Norman gives his seventh talk on Mahayana Buddhism based on Paul Williams’ book “Mahayana Buddhism: The Doctrinal Foundations”. From: Mahayana Buddhism – Talk Seven By Zoketsu Norman Fischer | February...

Norman gives the sixth talk on Mahayana Buddhism based on Paul Williams’ book “Mahayana Buddhism: The Doctrinal Foundations”. In this talk Norman speaks on the Lotus Sutra.

Norman gives his eighth and final talk on Mahayana Buddhism based on Paul Williams’ book “Mahayana Buddhism: The Doctrinal Foundations”.

Norman begins the Dharma Seminar series on Mahayana Buddhism based on Paul Williams’ book “Mahayana Buddhism: The Doctrinal Foundations”.

Norman gives the second talk of the Dharma Seminar series on Mahayana Buddhism based on Paul Williams’ book “Mahayana Buddhism: The Doctrinal Foundations”.

Norman gives his third talk on Mahayana Buddhism based on Paul Williams’ book “Mahayana Buddhism: The Doctrinal Foundations”.

Norman gives his fourth talk on Mahayana Buddhism based on Paul Williams’ book “Mahayana Buddhism: The Doctrinal Foundations”.

Chris Fortin gives the fifth talk on Mahayana Buddhism based on Paul Williams’ book “Mahayana Buddhism: The Doctrinal Foundations”.

Third in a series of four talks on “The Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines” translated by Edward Conze. Prajna Paramita in 8,000 Lines (Part 3 of 4) By...

Norman speaks on Equanitmity (Upeksha) the fourth and final of the Four Immeasurables. Norman refers to the book “The Four Immeasurables: Cultivating a Boundless Heart by Alan Wallace. Equanimity (Upekkhā)...

Thirteenth of Series of talks on the Pali Canon based on the book “In the Buddha’s Words” by Bhikkhu Bodhi Buddha’s Words (Talk 13 of 13) By Zoketsu Norman Fischer...

he Diamond Sutra is a Mahayana sutra from the genre of Prajnaparamita (‘perfection of wisdom’) sutras. In this series Norman will referernce the Diamond Sutra – Red Pine Edition.  This is...

The Diamond Sutra is a Mahayana sutra from the genre of Prajnaparamita (‘perfection of wisdom’) sutras. In this series Norman will referernce the Diamond Sutra – Red Pine Edition. Our apologies...

The Diamond Sutra is a Mahayana sutra from the genre of Prajnaparamita (‘perfection of wisdom’) sutras. In this series Norman will referernce the Diamond Sutra – Red Pine Edition.  This is...

First of a series of talks on the Platform Sutra, Red Pine edition. Platform Sutra 1 Zoketsu Norman Fischer May 10,2008 Transcribed and edited by Mary Wilson and Barbara Byrum...

First of Series of talks on the Pali Canon based on the book “In the Buddha’s Words” by Bhikkhu Bodhi.  This book is an anthology drawing primarily of the first...

  The Diamond Sutra is a Mahayana sutra from the genre of Prajnaparamita (‘perfection of wisdom’) sutras. In this series Norman will referernce the Diamond Sutra – Red Pine Edition. This...

The Diamond Sutra is a Mahayana sutra from the genre of Prajnaparamita (‘perfection of wisdom’) sutras. In this series Norman will referernce the Diamond Sutra – Red Pine Edition.  Norman covers...

Second in a series of four talks on “The Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines” translated by Edward Conze. Prajna Paramita in 8,000 Lines (Part 2 of 4) By...

Norman gives a talk on the Five Hindrances to the San Francisco Zen Center. The five hindrances are identified as mental factors that hinder progress in meditation and in our daily lives.  Within the Mahayana tradition,...

In this talk, Zoketsu describes key attitudes and practices for studying and practicing Zen as in a committed way within the matrix of everyday life.The mission statement of my organization,...

Norman gives his fourth talk on the Six Paramitas 2015 series to the Dharma Seminar. In this talk Norman speaks on Sila Paramita – moral and ethical conduct. Norman will...

Norman initiates his series with Talk #1 on “Old Path White Clouds” by Thich Nhat Hanh at the January 2016 Bay Area Dharma Seminar. Excerpt from this talk on the...

Norman gives his third talk on the Six Paramitas 2015 series to the Dharma Seminar. Norman will be referencing two books in this series:  Dale Wright: The Six Perfections: Buddhism...

 Norman gives the sixth talk on the Six Paramitas 2015 series to the Dharma Seminar. Norman will be referencing two books in this series:  Dale Wright: The Six Perfections: Buddhism...

Norman gives his first talk on the Six Paramitas 2015 series to the Dharma Seminar. Norman will be referencing two books in this series:  Dale Wright: The Six Perfections: Buddhism...

Shuso Jeff Goldfien gives the second talk on the Six Paramitas 2015 to the Dharma Seminar. Jeff and Norman will be referencing two books in this series:  Dale Wright: The Six...

Norman gives the seventh talk on the Six Paramitas 2015 series on Compassion to the Dharma Seminar. Norman will be referencing two books in this series:  Dale Wright: The Six...

First in a series of four talks on “The Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines” translated by Edward Conze. Prajna Paramita in 8,000 Lines (Part 1 of 4) By...