Everyday Zen Podcast

Diamond Sutra – Talk 1 (2026)

Norman gives the first of five talks on the Diamond Sutra, based on Red Pine’s translation (2002) to the Dharma Seminar on Nov 4, 2026. See also Norman’s previous series

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.

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

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 Wei

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 S

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-Gelfon

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 concludi

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.a

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.ass

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

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/ed

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.as

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.amazona

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/e

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, thro

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 “A

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 se

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

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/uplo

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.