Climate Change (2015)
In the spring of 2015, Bay Area Dharma Seminar undertook a study of Climate Change, first to inform ourselves on the facts of climate change and secondly, in facing these facts steadily for a month, to discuss how we felt about them. How does our practice inform us on this issue? Norman gave 4 of the 5 talks and, for talk 3, Jay Simoneaux offered his reflections and insights.
Introductory Precepts Class (2022-23)
This past year, four senior Everyday Zen teachers, Jaune Evans, James Flaherty, Mary Ann Sacksteder and John Murray, offered an introductory class on the precepts. Limited to those who had enrolled at the start, each meeting focused on an individual Precept, with a talk and time for reflection and conversation.
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September 28, 2023
Dogen on the Environment – Talk 5 – Conclusion
Norman gives the fifth and final talk on the “Dogen on the Environment” series. This series will be referencing Dogen’s “Valley Sounds, Mountain Streams” writing as found in Kazuaki Tanahashi:...
September 25, 2023
Self-Receiving and Employing Samadhi – All Day Sitting September 2023
Noman talks on the the “Self-Receiving and Employing Samadhi” to the September Everyday Zen All Day Sitting. https://www.sfzc.org/files/daily_sutras_Self-Receiving_and_Employing_Samadhi Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it....
September 24, 2023
Dogen on the Environment – Talk 4 – Valley Sounds, Mountain Streams
Norman gives the fourth talk on the “Dogen on the Environment” series. This series will be referencing Dogen’s “Valley Sounds, Mountain Streams” writing as found in Kazuaki Tanahashi: Treasury of...
September 23, 2023
Conversation with David Hinton and Norman Fischer – 09/24/2023
Norman has a conversation with David Hinton, an American poet and translator who specializes in Chinese literature on bringing the true meaning of the Chinese teachings into everyday terms and...
September 18, 2023
Precepts Class 2022/3 – Talk 18 – Closing Statements – James Flaherty, Jaune Evans, Mary Ann Sachsteder, John Murray
James Flaherty, Jaune Evans, Mary Ann Sacksteder and John Murray give closing statements for the Precepts Class 2022/3 series.
September 15, 2023
Dogen on the Environment – Talk 3 – Our Kinship Knows No Bounds – Jaune Evans
Jaune Evans gives the third talk on the “Dogen on the Environment” series on “Our Kinship Knows Knows No Bounds.” This series will be referencing Dogen’s “Valley Sounds, Mountain Colors”...
September 9, 2023
Makor Or Elul Retreat – Shoftim – August 27, 2023
Norman gives a talk on “Shoftim” to the Maker Or Elul Retreat August 27, 2023. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you!
September 9, 2023
Awakened Heart Retreat – Shoftim – August 24, 2023
Norman gives a talk on “Shoftim” to the Awakened Heart Retreat August 24, 2023. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you!
September 8, 2023
Dogen on the Environment – Talk 2 – Uncertainty
Norman gives his second talk on the “Dogen on the Environment” series on “Uncertainty” followed by more “Odes to the Earth” by Sangha members. This series will be referencing Dogen’s...
September 7, 2023
Fifteen Sutras of the Old Way – Talk 8 – Simile of the Snake – Mary Ann Sacksteder
Mary Ann Sacksteder gives the eighth talk of the Fifteen Sutras From the Old Way 2023 series on “Simile of the Snake.” The PDF can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q6TMwK-zF6E429zyVUM5xvpZwEw8hwrP/view Suggested...
September 4, 2023
Precepts Class 2022/3 – Class 17 – I vow to Cherish and Polish the Three Treasures – James Flaherty and Jaune Evans
James Flaherty and Jaune Evans give the seventeenth talk of the precepts class on “I vow to cherish and polish the three treasures.”
August 31, 2023
Dogen on the Environment – Talk 1 – Ode to the Environment
Norman gives his first introductory talk on the “Dogen on the Environment” series on “Ode to the Environment. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it....
August 31, 2023
Ode to Climate: It’s Not Too Late – All Day Sitting August 2023 – Jaune Evans
Jaune Evans gives a dharma talk on “Ode to Climate: It’s Not Too Late” at the August 2023 All Day Sitting. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings...
August 21, 2023
Precepts 2022/3 – Class 16 – I vow to practice forgiveness, not to harbor anger – John Murray and James Flaherty
John Murray and James Flaherty give the sixteenth talk of the precepts class on “I vow to practice forgiveness, not to harbor anger.”
August 16, 2023
Fifteen Sutras of the Old Way 2023 – Talk 7 – Those of Kesaputta – John Murray
John Murray gives the seventh talk of the Fifteen Sutras From the Old Way 2023 series on “Those of Kesaputta ” to the Everyday Zen Dharma Seminar. The PDF can...
August 10, 2023
Fifteen Sutras of the Old Way 2023 – Talk 6 – Meghiya Sutra – Jeff Bickner
Jeff Bickner gives the six talk of the Fifteen Sutras From the Old Way 2023 series on “The Maghiya Sutra” to the Everyday Zen Dharma Seminar. The PDF can be...
August 7, 2023
Precepts Class 2022/3 – Talk 15 – I vow to Practice Generosity and not Possessiveness – Mary Ann Sacksteder and James Flaherty
Mary Ann Sacksteder and James Flaherty give the fifteen talk of the precepts class on “I show to practice generosity and not possessiveness.”
August 4, 2023
Fifteen Sutras From the Old Way 2023 – Talk 5 – The Kaccayanagotta Sutta -Neal Shorstein
Neal Shorstein gives the fifth talk of the Fifteen Sutras From the Old Way 2023 series on “The Kaccayanagotta Sutra” to the Everyday Zen Dharma Seminar. The PDF can be...
July 27, 2023
Fifteen Sutras From the Old Way 2023 – Talk 4 on “The Elder Sutra” and “On Knowing the Better Way to Live Alone”
Norman gives the fourth talk of the Fifteen Sutras From the Old Way 2023 series on “The Elder Sutra” and “The Sutra on Knowing the Better Way to Live Alone”...
July 21, 2023
Fifteen Sutras of the Old Way 2023 – Talk 3 – Parable of the Saw
Norman gives the third talk of the Fifteen Sutras From the Old Way 2023 series on sutra of the “Parable of the Saw ” to the Everyday Zen All Day...
July 17, 2023
Fifteen Sutras of the Old Way 2023 – Talk 2 – The Finger Snap – All Day Sitting July 2023
Norman gives the second talk of the Fifteen Sutras From the Old Way 2023 series on “The Finger Snap ” to the Everyday Zen All Day Sitting July 2023. The...
July 13, 2023
Opening the Hand of Thought – Living Out the Reality of Life
Norman gives a talk On Kosho Uchiyama’s “Opening the Hand Of Thought” chapter on “Living out the Reality of Life” to the Commit To Sit group.
July 13, 2023
Samish Island Sesshin 2023 – Talk 4 – Dogen’s Continuous Practice
Norman gives the fourth and final talk on “Dogen’s Continuous Practice” to the Samish Island Sesshin. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you!
July 13, 2023
Samish Island Sesshin 2023 – Talk 3 – Dogen’s Continuous Practice
Norman gives the third talk on “Dogen’s Continuous Practice” to the Samish Island Sesshin. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you!
July 13, 2023
Samish Island Sesshin 2023 – Talk 2 – Dogen’s Continuous Practice
Norman gives the second talk on “Dogen’s Continuous Practice” to the Samish Island Sesshin 2023. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you!
July 13, 2023
Samish Island Sesshin 2023 – Talk 1 – Dogen’s Continuous Practice
Norman gives the first talk on “Dogen’s Continuous Practice” to the Samish Island Sesshin 2023. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you!
July 13, 2023
Fifteen Sutras From the Old Way 2023 – Talk 1 – Setting in Motion the Wheel of Dharma
Norman gives the first talk of the Fifteen Sutras From the Old Way 2023 series on “Setting in Motion the Wheel of Dharma” to the Dharma Seminar. The PDF can...
June 26, 2023
Taking Refuge in the Community of All Beings – Chris Fortin – All Day Sitting June 2023
Chris Fortin gives a dharma talk on “Taking Refuge in the Community of All Beings” to the Everyday Zen June 2023 All Day Sitting. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot...
June 19, 2023
Precepts 2022/3 Talk 14 -I Vow to Practice Modesty, Not to Praise Self at the Expense of Others – Mary Ann Sacksteder and John Murray
Mary Ann Sacksteder and John Murray give the fourteenth talk of the precepts class on “I vow to practice modesty, not to praise self at the expense of others.
June 5, 2023
Precepts 2022/3 Talk 13 – I vow to speak kindly, not to speak ill of others – Jaune Evans and James Flaherty
https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Precepts-2022_3-Talk-13-I-vow-to-speak-kindly-not-to-speak-ill-of-others-Jaune-Evans-and-James-Flaherty.mp3 Jaune Evans and James Flaherty give the thirteenth talk of the precepts class on “I vow to speak kindly, not to speak ill of others.”
