A fresh discussion of the classic text, Zen Mind/Beginner's Mind. Suffering, right-action, beauty and harmony, and the student/teacher relationship are illuminated through Suzuki Roshi's words.

In this second discussion of Zen Mind/Beginner's Mind, Zoketsu discusses right attitude, appreciation of our practice and path, and our self-expression through practice. Also covered here are concepts of "not-knowing," Zen as compared to other traditions, making practice part of our lives and art, and conflict resolution and emotions.

Norman speaks to the Mountain Rain Center in Vancouver on Sympathetic Joy (Mudita) the second of the Four Immeasurables. Norman refers to the book"The Four Immeasurables: Cultivating a Boundless Heart by Alan Wallace.

Norman leads the seminar on a talk on Sympathetic Joy or Mudita - the second of the Four Immeasurables. Norman refers to the book "The Four Immeasurables: Cultivating a Boundless Heart by Alan Wallace.

Second of two talks given at Elat Chayyim.

Norman gives the first talk on Lao Tzu's classic the Tao Te Ching

Norman gives the second talk on the Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu.

Norman gives his third talk on Lao Tzu's classic Tao Te Ching. In this talk Norman focuses on writings 40 thru 60.

Norman gives the fourth and final talk of Lao Tsu's classic The Tao Te Ching focusing on readings 60 thru 80.

Norman speaks on the Koan Mi Hu's "Enlightenment or Not" Case 62 in the "Book of Serenity" Thomas Cleary edition.

This is an introduction to Koan Study. Zoketsu discusses the history of Koans and their relationship to Zen practice in the Rinzai and Soto schools of Zen. He recommends Dogen’s Genjo Koan as a guide in making this very life our central koan.

Here are three versions of the Bodhisattva precepts. The first is Norman Fischer's version of the 16 precepts, from his book, "Taking our Places: A Buddhist Guide to Truly Growing Up." The second version is the 16 precepts from the Everyday Zen Wedding Ceremony. The third is a version of the 10 grave precepts, with commentary by Bodhidharma & Dogen Zenji.

Koans from the upcoming collection, compiled and edited by Sue Moon and Florence Caplow, of Zen Koans about women.

Zoketsu discusses the Buddhist concept and reality of emptiness and what bearing it has on our lives.

Short comments on contemporary and ancient Zen stories

a tale of intrigue, thievery, masked bandits, and the help of all beings, human and non-human...

Zoketsu habla de la historia del trabajo y de la práctica del trabajar en Zen desde la China antigua hasta nuestros días. Se ofrecen sugerencias concretas para involucrarse en el trabajo como práctica espiritual.

Zoketsu habla de este concepto budista y la realidad de la vacuidad y que tipo de impacto tiene este concepto sobre nuestras vidas.

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

Teachings by a contemporary, female Japanese Soto Zen teacher and priest

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.