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The Second Quarrel at Kosambī
Norman gives a talk on “The Second Quarrel at Kosambī” to the Dharma Seminar on October 28, 2026, referencing “The Kosambī Chapter” (Mahāvagga 10) in the Vinaya Pitaka. https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/1
Dispute at Kosambī: How to Stop Quarreling (MN 48)
Norman gives a talk on “Dispute at Kosambī: How to Stop Quarreling” to the Dharma Seminar on October 21, 2026, referencing the Kosambiya Sutta: The Mendicants of Kosambī (Majjhima Nikāya 48) and Kakacūpama Sutta: The Simile of the Saw (Majj
Going to the Mountains Is Going Home – Mary Mocine
Mary Mocine offers the talk “Going to the Mountains Is Going Home” to the Dharma Seminar on October 14, 2026. A colleague of Norman Fischer and disciple of Sojun Mel Weitsman, Mary is the founding teacher and retired abbot of Vallejo Zen Ce
Teachings on Social Harmony – All Day Sitting – October 2026
Norman gives a talk on “Teachings on Social Harmony” at the Everyday Zen All-Day Sitting on October 10, 2026 at Green Gulch Farm, referencing the Cūḷagosiṅga Sutta: the Shorter Discourse in Gosiṅga (Majjhima Nikāya 31). Suggested donation:
Dharma is Immediately Transmitted – Michael Gelfond
Michael Gelfond gives a talk to the Dharma Seminar on October 7, 2026. https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026.10.07-Michael-Gelfond.mp3
Reflections on the Teachings of Dogen – Alan Block, Mary Ann Sacksteder, James Flaherty and Jaune Evans
Alan Block, Mary Ann Sacksteder, James Flaherty and Jaune Evans offer “Reflections on the Teachings of Dōgen” to the Dharma Seminar on September 30, 2026, as the concluding talk to a two-month series on the core texts and teaching of Dōgen.
Zazen and Subjectivity – All Day Sitting – September 2026
Norman gives a dharma talk on “Zazen and Subjectivity ” to the Everyday Zen All Day Sitting, September 2026 at Green Gulch Farm. https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/26.9.19-Norman-Fischer-ADS-GGF.mp3
Dōgen and the Implicit – James Flaherty
James Flaherty gives a talk on “Dōgen and the Implicit” to the Dharma Seminar on Sept 16, 2026, referencing Dōgen’s “Bendōwa.” https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/26.9.17-James-Flaherty-Dogen-and-the-imp
Dōgen’s Treasure Store Opens – Mary Ann Sacksteder and Jaune Evans
Mary Ann Sacksteder and Jaune Evans offer separate talks on “Dōgen’s Treasure Store Opens” to the Dharma Seminar on September 9, 2026, as part of their series of talks on “An Intimate Dive into Dōgen’s Fukanzazengi, through the Body and Hea
Guided Meditation on Love -Center of Understanding in Conflict – Talloires France
Norman gives his Fourth and final Guided Meditation Talk on “Love” to the Center of Understanding in Conflict in Talloires, France. https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Guided-Meditation-on-Love-Center-of
Guided Meditation on Preferences – Center of Understanding in Conflict – Talloires France
Norman gives his third Guided Meditation Talk on “Preferences” to the Center of Understanding in Conflict in Talloires, France. https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Guided-Meditation-on-Preferences-Confli
Guided Meditation on Power, Control and Love – Center of Understanding in Conflict – Talloires France
Norman gives his second Guided Meditation Talk on “Power, Control and Love” to the Center of Understanding in Conflict in Talloires, France. https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Guided-Meditation-on-Power
Guided Meditation on Basic Meditation – Center of Understanding in Conflict – Talloires France
Norman gives his first Guided Meditation Talk on “Basic Meditation” to the Center of Understanding in Conflict in Talloires, France. https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Guided-Meditation-on-Basic-Meditat
Dogen’s “Practicerealization” – Jaune Evans
Jaune Evans a talk on “Practicerealization” to the Dharma Seminar on September 2, 2026, as part of a series of talks on “An Intimate Dive into Dōgen’s Fukanzazengi, through the Body and Heart.” https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/
Non-Thinking – Mary Ann Sacksteder
Mary Ann Sacksteder offers a guided meditation and a talk on “Non-Thinking ” to the Dharma Seminar on August 26, 2026, as part of a series of talks with Jaune Evans on “An Intimate Dive into Dōgen’s Fukanzazengi, through the Body and Heart.
Taking the Backward Step – Jaune Evans and Mary Ann Sacksteder
Jaune Evans and Mary Ann Sacksteder offer a guided meditation and give a talk on “Taking The Backward Step,” to the Dharma Seminar on August 19, 2026, as part of their series of talks on “An Intimate Dive into Dōgen’s Fukanzazengi, through
Making Friends with Dogen – James Flaherty
James Flaherty gives a talk on “Making Friends with Dōgen” to the Dharma Seminar on August 12, 2026 referencing Dōgen’s “Bendōwa.” https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Themes-From-Dogens-Bendowa-Core-Text
Dogen and Orientation – All Day Sitting August 2026 – James Flaherty
James Flaherty give a talk on “Dogen and Orientation” at the Green Gulch Farms All Day Sitting August 2026. https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Dogen-and-Orientation-All-Day-Sitting-2026-James-Flaherty.m
The Bodhisattva’s Four Methods of Guidance
Norman gives a talk on “The Bodhisattva’s Four Methods of Guidance” in the Dōgen Seminar: Inspiration for Everyday Life, hosted by Upaya Zen Center on August 1, 2026. https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/
Emerson’s Circles – All Day Sitting – July 2026
Norman gives a dharma talk on “Emerson’s Circles” to the Everyday Zen July 2026 All Day Sitting at Green Gulch Farm https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Emersons-Circles-All-Day-Sitting-July-2026.mp3
Committing to a Lifetime of Practice – Jaune Evans Introduces Priests Anne Johnson, Pearl Kan, Stefany Anne Golberg, Denise Newman and Lini Wollenberg
Jaune Evans introduces each of Everyday Zen’s five newly ordained priests to the Dharma Seminar to speak of their journey to becoming priests: Anne Johnson, Pearl Kan, Stefany Anne Golberg, Denise Newman, and Lini Wollenberg. https://s3.us-
Seeing One Thing Through – Talk 3
Norman gives his third talk on “Seeing One Thing Through” based on Sojun Mel Weitsman’s book of the same name. Mel Weitsman was abbot of the Berkeley Zen Center for 55 years. Norman is one of Mel’s dharma heirs. https://s3.us-west-1.amazona
Shantideva’s Patient Forbearance – All Day Sitting – June 2026
Norman gives a talk on “Shantideva’s Patient Forbearance” to the Everyday Zen All Day Sitting at Green Gulch Farms https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Shantidevas-Patient-Forbearance-All-Day-Sitting-June
Seeing One Thing Through – Talk 2
Norman gives his second talk on “Seeing One Thing Through” based on Sojun Mel Weitsman’s book of the same name. Mel Weitsman was abbot of the Berkeley Zen Center for 55 years. Norman is one of Mel’s dharma heirs. https://s3.us-west-1.amazon
Seeing One Thing Through – Talk 1
Norman gives his first talk on “Seeing One Thing Through” based on Sojun Mel Weitsman’s book of the same name. Mel Weitsman was abbot of the Berkeley Zen Center for 55 years. Norman is one of Mel’s dharma heirs. https://s3.us-west-1.amazona
Awakening of Faith in Mahayana – Talk 14
Norman gives his fourteenth and last talk on the “Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana” referencing the book “The Awakening of Faith: Attributed to Asvaghosa.” Asvaghosha’s text, translated into Chinese in 500 AD, was written as a comprehensi
Awakening of Faith in Mahayana – Talk 13 – Sesshin Villa Maria del Mar – Talk 7
Norman gives his thirteenth talk on the “Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana” at the 2026 Villa Maria del Mar Sesshin – Talk 7 referencing the book “The Awakening of Faith: Attributed to Asvaghosa.” Asvaghosha’s text, translated into Chinese
Sesshin Villa Maria del Mar 2026 – Talk 6 – Everyday is a Good Day – Shuso Tracy Grubbs
Shuso Tracy Grubbs gives her second talk on the Villa Maria Del Mar Sesshin 2026 on “Everyday is a Good Day. https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Sesshin-Villa-Maria-del-Mar-2026-Talk-6-Everyday-is-a-Good
Awakening of Faith in Mahayana – Talk 12 – Sesshin Villa Maria del Mar – Talk 5
Norman gives his twelfth talk on the “Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana” at the 2026 Villa Maria del Mar Sesshin – Talk 5 referencing the book “The Awakening of Faith: Attributed to Asvaghosa.” Asvaghosha’s text, translated into Chinese in
Awakening of Faith in Mahayana – Talk 11- Sesshin Villa Maria del Mar – Talk 4
Norman gives his eleventh talk on the “Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana” at the 2026 Villa Maria del Mar Sesshin – Talk 4 referencing the book “The Awakening of Faith: Attributed to Asvaghosa.” Asvaghosha’s text, translated into Chinese i
