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Announcements
November News & Events
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Memorial for those killed and injured in Israel Palestine
On Friday evening, Oct 20, on Zoom, Norman offered a brief memorial for those killed and injured in Israel Palestine. Please find the text of the service and the eko linked to below.
RSJD Civil Rights Pilgrimage in the South
In September, eight members of the Racism and Social Justice as Dharma Practice sangha (RSJD) made a Civil Rights Pilgrimage to Alabama to bear witness, learn, and sit in the middle of the enormous history of known and unknown suffering.
Dharma Seminar: Vasubandhu’s Three Natures
Norman leads us in a 3-month study the famous Yogachara (Mind Only School) classic, Vasubandhu’s Three Natures.
When You Greet Me I Bow
Norman’s most recent dharma book is a collection of essays, When You Greet Me I Bow: Notes and Reflections from a Life in Zen. Edited by Cynthia Schrager, the essays span a life of inquiry into Zen practice, relationship, cultural encounter, and spiritual creativity.
Everyday Zen Events
Everyday Zen Daily Sitting
7:30-8:00 AM (PT)
Link: Join on Zoom
Meeting ID: 818 1405 8944
Passcode: Zazen (note the upper case “Z”)
Weekly Metta Sitting
Mondays 8:00 – 8:30 AM (PT)
Link: Join on Zoom
Meeting ID: 818 1405 8944
Passcode: Zazen (note the upper case “Z”)
Our mission is to share the Zen attitude, spirit, and practice with the world. Guided by spiritual director and poet Norman Fischer, we are dedicated to listening to the world, to changing it and being changed by it. Together and each on our own unique paths, we endeavor to bring our spiritual practice into all aspects of our everyday lives.
Latest Teachings
November 20, 2023
Philip Whalen Journals – SFZC – November 11, 2023
November 20, 2023
Vasubandhu’s Three Natures – Yogachara Mind Only School – Talk 3
November 20, 2023
Buddha on Truth and Teachers – All Day Sitting November 2024
November 14, 2023
Norman on Poetry and Dharma
November 14, 2023
Vasubandhu’s Three Natures – Yogachara Mind Only School – Talk 2
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Dana, in Sanskrit and Pali, means generosity, or the practice of giving. In this spirit, Norman makes his talks available for download through this website for no charge other than a suggested donation, and all Everyday Zen workshops and retreats are offered at the lowest possible cost.
Please help if you can. We welcome financial donations of any size, at any time. We also encourage Norman’s students to consider making recurring monthly donations, which help generate a regular and reliable income to support Norman’s work and livelihood.
