Fifth of a seven part series on "Time and Silence" given at the 2009 Samish Island Sesshin. Norman discusses Dainin Katagiri roshi's "Each Moment is the Universe" and Dogen Zenji's fascicle "Uji" ("Time Being").

Sixth of a seven part series on "Time and Silence" given at the 2009 Samish Island Sesshin. Norman discusses Dainin Katagiri roshi's "Each Moment is the Universe" and Dogen Zenji's fascicle "Uji" ("Time Being").

Seventh and last of a seven part series "Time and Silence" given at the 2009 Samish Island Sesshin. Norman discusses Dainin Katagiri roshi's "Each Moment is the Universe" and Dogen Zenji's fascicle "Uji" ("Time Being").

Chris Fortin speaks on Dogen's "Uji" or "Time Being" and Katagiri Roshi's book "Each Moment is the Universe".

Norman gives a talk on a Time of Darkness at the Mar de Jade Sesshin Oct 2010.

Talk on Time to Think

Norman speaks on Tisha B'av. The volume of this recording is low due to technical difficulties.

Talk on Tolerance

Talk on Tolerance

Mumonkan, case 5

A Commentary on Mumonkan, case 39

Norman addresses issues of physical and emotional pain and how they manifest during zazen practice.

Using the important case of Momonkan case 14, Nanchuan cutting the cat, Zoketsu brings up the Zen ethical precepts. What does it mean to live ethically in the world? How can we respond practically and with compassion?

We do the practice of Zen forms to promote and extend awareness. When we de-emphasize the outer person through practicing the Forms, we can allow the true inner person, the person that Suzuki Roshi was always on the lookout for, to emerge.

Series of talks based on Suzuki Roshi's book "Zen Mind Beginner's Mind" In this series, only small portions of the book are addressed and not a total overview of the writings.

Series of talks based on Suzuki Roshi's book "Zen Mind Beginner's Mind" In this series, only small portions of the book are addressed and not a total overview of the writings.

Series of talks based on Suzuki Roshi's book "Zen Mind Beginner's Mind" In this series, only small portions of the book are addressed and not a total overview of the writings.

Series of talks based on Suzuki Roshi's book "Zen Mind Beginner's Mind" In this series, only small portions of the book are addressed and not a total overview of the writings.

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.