All Events
Date
Title
Description
Description
Location
Mar 14, 2014
Life is Hard - Public Evening Talk
a public talk by Norman about the necessity for love and compassion. This talk is in conjunction with the weekend wor...
a public talk by Norman about the necessity for love and compassion. This talk is in conjunction with the weekend wor...
Centre for Social Innovation
Mar 15, 2014
Life Is Hard: Love & Compassion Are Necessities for Basic Sustainability
A weekend workshop in Toronto, Ontario
A weekend workshop in Toronto, Ontario
Centre for Social Innovation
Mar 16, 2014
Cultivating Ease in an Anxious World
Everyday Zen dialog with Chris Fortin and Jeff Bickner
Everyday Zen dialog with Chris Fortin and Jeff Bickner
New Ventures West
Mar 22, 2014
Women's retreat: Coming Down to Earth
One Day retreat with Chris Fortin and Lane Olsen.
One Day retreat with Chris Fortin and Lane Olsen.
Mar 23, 2014
Makor Or Day-Long Meditation Retreat
Norman will lead this retreat with Rabbi Dorothy Richman.
Norman will lead this retreat with Rabbi Dorothy Richman.
Mar 30, 2014
March All Day Sitting
The All Day Sit will conclude with a Lay Entrustment Ceremony for Alan Block and James Flaherty.
The All Day Sit will conclude with a Lay Entrustment Ceremony for Alan Block and James Flaherty.
Apr 02, 2014
April 2014 Everyday Zen Dharma Seminar
The topic this month is the 16 Bodhisattva Precepts. Norman will lead the seminar on April 2 and 23. Other teachers w...
The topic this month is the 16 Bodhisattva Precepts. Norman will lead the seminar on April 2 and 23. Other teachers w...
Apr 04, 2014
Annual Spring Sesshin at Mar de Jade
Please note that the dates for this event were previously listed as April 5 - 11. The new dates are April 4 - 10.
Please note that the dates for this event were previously listed as April 5 - 11. The new dates are April 4 - 10.
Apr 12, 2014
Honoring the Path of the Warrior
Honoring the Path of the Warrior is a program that assists post-deployed veterans in making a positive transition fro...
Honoring the Path of the Warrior is a program that assists post-deployed veterans in making a positive transition fro...
Apr 19, 2014
Dharma Talk and Retreat at Brooklyn Zen Center
Cases from the Book of Serenity
Cases from the Book of Serenity
Apr 27, 2014
April All Day Sitting
A one day retreat with Norman Fischer, with Jukai and Buddha's Birthday ceremonies
A one day retreat with Norman Fischer, with Jukai and Buddha's Birthday ceremonies
May 02, 2014
Annual Weekend Retreat
The annual weekend retreat with the Mountain Rain Zen Community in Vancouver, BC, Canada
The annual weekend retreat with the Mountain Rain Zen Community in Vancouver, BC, Canada
May 03, 2014
One Day Sitting at Montara Mountain Zendo with Chris Fortin
Relaxed one day retreat in Pacifica, California
Relaxed one day retreat in Pacifica, California
Montara Mountain Zendo in Pacifica
May 04, 2014
Speaking with Our Ears, Finding Our Wise Voice
Everyday Zen Dialog with Chris Fortin and ARobin Orden
Everyday Zen Dialog with Chris Fortin and ARobin Orden
New Ventures West
May 07, 2014
May 2014 Everyday Zen Dharma Seminar
Dharma Seminar. Topic: Merging of Difference and Unity (Sandokai) as interpreted by Okaumura in his book "Living by V...
Dharma Seminar. Topic: Merging of Difference and Unity (Sandokai) as interpreted by Okaumura in his book "Living by V...
May 10, 2014
Honoring the Path of the Warrior
Honoring the Path of the Warrior is a program that assists post-deployed veterans in making a positive transition fro...
Honoring the Path of the Warrior is a program that assists post-deployed veterans in making a positive transition fro...
May 17, 2014
Evening Talk and Workshop in Brookline, MA
This Saturday evening talk and Sunday workshop will be hosted by Temple Beth Zion and Nishmat Chayim.
This Saturday evening talk and Sunday workshop will be hosted by Temple Beth Zion and Nishmat Chayim.
May 22, 2014
Annual Susan Jordan Memorial Lecture
"Anger: the Acupressure Point of the Heart"
"Anger: the Acupressure Point of the Heart"
May 25, 2014
Ceremony for Children Who Have Died
We will gather in remembrance to acknowledge and mourn the death of children—those born and unborn.
We will gather in remembrance to acknowledge and mourn the death of children—those born and unborn.
May 30, 2014
Everyday Zen All Sangha Retreat
EDZ sangha retreat led by Jay Simoneaux and Chris Fortin
EDZ sangha retreat led by Jay Simoneaux and Chris Fortin
Jun 04, 2014
June 2014 Everyday Zen Dharma Seminar
June 4, 11, 18, 25. Topic To Be Announced. (Please note that after the session on June 25th, the Seminar will be taki...
June 4, 11, 18, 25. Topic To Be Announced. (Please note that after the session on June 25th, the Seminar will be taki...
Jun 06, 2014
Shabbat Retreat with Makor Or
Shabbat Retreat with Makor Or, Norman with Rabbi Dorothy Richman.
Shabbat Retreat with Makor Or, Norman with Rabbi Dorothy Richman.
Jun 10, 2014
Dharma Poetics
Norman will give a talk and reading at Naropa University in Boulder, CO.
Norman will give a talk and reading at Naropa University in Boulder, CO.
Jun 14, 2014
Baccalaureate Address, Stanford University
The ceremonies will be held in the Main Quadrangle in front of the Memorial Church.
The ceremonies will be held in the Main Quadrangle in front of the Memorial Church.
Jun 22, 2014
Honoring the Path of the Warrior Women's Retreat at Tassajara
Annual Women's Retreat at the beautiful Tassajara Zen Center
Annual Women's Retreat at the beautiful Tassajara Zen Center
Jun 27, 2014
Training in Compassion: Cultivating a Tender Heart
A retreat on Norman's book "Training in Compassion" with Rabbi Rachel Cowan.
A retreat on Norman's book "Training in Compassion" with Rabbi Rachel Cowan.
Garrison Institute
Jun 30, 2014
Mindfulness and Zen Meditation: Opening and Closing, Like Bird Wings
Nomon Tim Burnett and his mindfulness (and Rinzai Zen) colleague Lisa Hardmeyer Gray offer a workshop at Tassajara on...
Nomon Tim Burnett and his mindfulness (and Rinzai Zen) colleague Lisa Hardmeyer Gray offer a workshop at Tassajara on...
Jul 02, 2014
Upaya practice period: Norman and Kaz
Three with practice period at Upaya Zen Center with Norman and Kaz. Or: weekends 7/4 -7/6; 7/11-7/13; or sesshin 7/17...
Three with practice period at Upaya Zen Center with Norman and Kaz. Or: weekends 7/4 -7/6; 7/11-7/13; or sesshin 7/17...
Jul 02, 2014
Three Week Summer Practice Period July 2014
Upaya Zen Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico July 2 - July 23rd, 2014 with Roshi Zoketsu Norman Fischer and Sensei Kazu...
Upaya Zen Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico July 2 - July 23rd, 2014 with Roshi Zoketsu Norman Fischer and Sensei Kazu...
Jul 30, 2014
July-August 2014 Everyday Zen Dharma Seminar
July 30, August 6,13,20,27. Dharma Seminar Topic TBA
July 30, August 6,13,20,27. Dharma Seminar Topic TBA
Aug 14, 2014
The Zen Poetry of Philip Whalen and Wallace Stevens: Zen is where you find it
Long weekend workshop. Topic: The Zen Poetry of Philip Whalen and Wallace Stevens: Zen is where you find it. Poems ca...
Long weekend workshop. Topic: The Zen Poetry of Philip Whalen and Wallace Stevens: Zen is where you find it. Poems ca...
Aug 18, 2014
Annual Seven Day Jewish Meditation Retreat
Annual Seven Day Jewish Meditation Retreat with Norman, Sylvia Boorstein, Rabbis Jeff Roth and Joanna Katz.
Annual Seven Day Jewish Meditation Retreat with Norman, Sylvia Boorstein, Rabbis Jeff Roth and Joanna Katz.
Sep 03, 2014
September 2014 Everyday Zen Dharma Seminar
Sept 3,10,17,24 - Dharma Seminar Topic TBA
Sept 3,10,17,24 - Dharma Seminar Topic TBA
Sep 14, 2014
A Makor Or Jewish Meditation Retreat
with Norman with Rabbi Dorothy Richman
with Norman with Rabbi Dorothy Richman
Sep 21, 2014
September All Day Sitting
This All-Day Sit will open the 2014 Fall Open Fall Practice Period with the installing of the Head Monk (Shuso).
This All-Day Sit will open the 2014 Fall Open Fall Practice Period with the installing of the Head Monk (Shuso).
Oct 01, 2014
October 2014 Everyday Zen Dharma Seminar
Oct 1,8,15,22 (not 29) - Dharma Seminar. Topic TBA.
Oct 1,8,15,22 (not 29) - Dharma Seminar. Topic TBA.
Nov 05, 2014
November 2014 Everyday Zen Dharma Seminar
Nov 5,12,19 (not 26) - Dharma Seminar Topic TBA
Nov 5,12,19 (not 26) - Dharma Seminar Topic TBA
Dec 03, 2014
December 2014 Everyday Zen Dharma Seminar
Dec 3,10,17 - Dharma Seminar. Topic TBA
Dec 3,10,17 - Dharma Seminar. Topic TBA
