Chris Fortin gives teh twelfth talk on Yunyan and Donshan in the Transmission of the Light series to the Dharma Seminar. This is based on the book Transmission of Light: Zen in the Art of Enlightenment by Zen Master Keizan edited by Thomas Cleary.

Norman gives the eleventh talk on Yaoshan in the Transmission of the light series to the All Day Sitting in the Headlands Institute. This is based on the book Transmission of Light: Zen in the Art of Enlightenment by Zen Master Keizan edited by Thomas Cleary.

Norman gives a talk On Compassion: Second Annual Memorial Talk in Memory of Susan Jordan to the YOMO group in Ukiah.

Norman gives the tenth talk on Shitou to the Dharma Seminar on the Transmission of the Light series. This is based on the book Transmission of Light: Zen in the Art of Enlightenment by Zen Master Keizan edited by Thomas Cleary.

Norman gives the ninth talk on Huineng and Qkuingyuan in the Transmission of the Light series to the Dharma Seminar. This is based on the book Transmission of Light: Zen in the Art of Enlightenment by Zen Master Keizan edited by Thomas Cleary.

Norman gives the second talk to the Mountain Rain Zen Community on Compassion. Due to a technical error the first talk did not record.

Norman gives the eighth talk on the Transmission of the Light Series on Daoxin and Hongren. This is based on the book Transmission of Light: Zen in the Art of Enlightenment by Zen Master Keizan edited by Thomas Cleary.

Norman gives the seventh talk on Sengcan in the Transmission of the Light series to the Dharma Seminar.This is based on the book Transmission of Light: Zen in the Art of Enlightenment by Zen Master Keizan edited by Thomas Cleary.

Norman gives a Guided Meditation to SCIPI on Feelings When Others Are In Conflict.

A very important sutra that includes material on perception and consciousness. The complete version of the sutra offered here as a text file was downloaded from the Buddhist Text Society. It is also available at the Gold Buddha Monastery website.

What does old man Zhaozhou have to say about the way we approach our everyday lives? How can we learn to listen to the music of our lives?

Comentario sobre Hekiganroku (Crónicas del Acantilado Azul) caso #52: “Asnos cruzan, Caballos cruzan” de Zhaozhou

Elder Ting asked Linji "What is the great meaning of the Buddhist Teaching?" Ji came down off his meditation seat, grabbed and held (Ting), gave him a slap, and then pushed him away. Why do we not bow?

Norman talks about finding happiness by letting go of desire and aversion. He tells us that non-attachment does not mean denying our humanness.

Drawing on teachings from quantum physics and Manjusri Bodhisattva, Zoketsu encourages us to see things as they actually are, that is, full of empty space.

To help us face the challenges of everyday living, Zoketsu explores the teachings of compassion, through three kinds of courage: the courage of the king, of the ferryman, and of the shepherd; and through the practice of the Four Immeasurables.

In his introductory remarks as a weekend sesshin, Zoketsu suggests that we respect the forms of our practice during a retreat period. If we do not, we may not end our suffering before we are dead.

Zoketsu sugiere que respetemos las formas de la práctica en retiro. Si no lo hacemos, no llegaríamos al fin del sufrimiento antes de morirse.

A much lauded commentary on Shantideva's text, published by the Padmakara translations group. In this commentary, Kunzang Pelden has compiled the pith instructions of his teacher Patrul Rinpoche, the celebrated author of "The Words of My Perfect Teacher."

Biographies and stories of Zen women in China, Korea, and Japan, with commentary by Grace Schireson. An important collection of our current knowledge of historical Zen women.

Norman's eagerly awaited book about Homer's Odyssey and the metaphor of homecoming, from a Zen perspective. "Norman Fischer deftly incorporates Buddhist, Judaic, Christian, and popular thought, as well as his own unique and sympathetic understanding of life, in his reinterpretation of Odysseus's familiar wanderings as lessons that everyone can use. We see how to resist the seduction of the Sirens' song to stop sailing and give up; how to bide our time in a situation and wait for the right opportunity -- as Odysseus does when faced with the murderous, one-eyed Cyclops; and how to reassess our story and rediscover our purpose and identity if, like the Lotus-Eaters, we have forgotten the past."

This collection of scholarly essays discusses Zen ritual throughout history from a variety of standpoints. Not necessary to read to appreciate the audio files.

Chodron's excellent personal and in-depth commentary on Shantideva's eighth-century text.

More Dogen, but with an emphasis on meditation practice as theme. Lengthy introduction by Zoketsu.

Based on what historical evidence is known about female awakened practitioners since the time of the Buddha, Sallie Tisdale “re-imagines” their lives in the context of the historical eras they lived within. Some people object to the re-imagining, but I found it powerful and engaging. Her introduction is particularly worth reading.

The best among the many English translations of this inspiring poetic text.

Secondary text for the philosophically/academically minded: A sequel to "Eihei Dogen: Mystical Realist". Equally strong.