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Dharma Talks from the Everyday Zen Foundation

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Updated July 13

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July 13 · 53 min
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 Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Emersons-Circles-All-Day-Sitting-July-2026.mp3  
June 25 · 1 hr 18 min
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. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you!   https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Committed-to-a-Lifetime-of-Practice-Jaune-Evans-Intro
June 19 · 54 min
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. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Seeing-One-Thing-Through-Talk-3.mp3
June 15 · 45 min
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 Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Shantidevas-Patient-Forbearance-All-Day-Sitting-June-2026.mp3  
June 11 · 42 min
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. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Seeing-One-Thing-Through-Talk-2.mp3
June 6 · 54 min
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. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Seeing-One-Thing-Through-Talk-1.mp3  
May 28 · 27 min
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 comprehensive summary of the essentials of Mahayana Buddhism. We study it as deep background on the principles that animate Suzuki Roshi’s teaching in his book “Becoming Yourself.” Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-on
May 24 · 47 min
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 in 500 AD, was written as a comprehensive summary of the essentials of Mahayana Buddhism. We study it as deep background on the principles that animate Suzuki Roshi’s teaching in his book “Becoming Yourself.” Sugge
May 23 · 21 min
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. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! 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-Day-Shuso-Tracy-Grubbs.mp3  
May 23 · 52 min
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 500 AD, was written as a comprehensive summary of the essentials of Mahayana Buddhism. We study it as deep background on the principles that animate Suzuki Roshi’s teaching in his book “Becoming Yourself.” Suggested
May 22 · 47 min
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 in 500 AD, was written as a comprehensive summary of the essentials of Mahayana Buddhism. We study it as deep background on the principles that animate Suzuki Roshi’s teaching in his book “Becoming Yourself.” Suggeste
May 21 · 44 min
Awakening of Faith in Mahayana – Talk 10 – Sesshin Villa Maria del Mar – Talk 2
Norman gives his tenth talk on the “Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana” at the 2026 Villa Maria del Mar Sesshin – Talk 2 referencing the book “The Awakening of Faith: Attributed to Asvaghosa.” Asvaghosha’s text, translated into Chinese in 500 AD, was written as a comprehensive summary of the essentials of Mahayana Buddhism. We study it as deep background on the principles that animate Suzuki Roshi’s teaching in his book “Becoming Yourself.” Suggested d
May 20 · 47 min
Awakening of Faith in Mahayana – Talk 9 – Sesshin Villa Maria del Mar – Talk 1
Norman gives his ninth talk on the “Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana” at the 2026 Villa Maria del Mar Sesshin – Talk 1 referencing the book “The Awakening of Faith: Attributed to Asvaghosa.” Asvaghosha’s text, translated into Chinese in 500 AD, was written as a comprehensive summary of the essentials of Mahayana Buddhism. We study it as deep background on the principles that animate Suzuki Roshi’s teaching in his book “Becoming Yourself.” Suggested d
May 16 · 45 min
Turning Wheel of Dharma Dharma – Mountain Rain Sesshin – May 2026
Norman gives a dharma talk on “Turning the Wheels of Dharma” to the Mountain Rain Sesshin May 2026. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Turning-The-Wheel-of-Dharma-Sutra-Mountain-Rain-Sesshion-May-2026.mp3
May 15 · 47 min
Dogen’s Refrain From Unwholesome Action – Mountain Rain Sesshin – May 2026
Norman gives a dharma talk on “Dogen’s Refrain From Unwholesome Action” to the Mountain Rain Sesshin May 2026.     https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Dogens-_Refrain-From-Unwholsome-Action_-Mountain-Rain-Sesshin-May-2026.mp3
May 14 · 45 min
Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana – Talk 8
Norman gives his eighth 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 comprehensive summary of the essentials of Mahayana Buddhism. We study it as deep background on the principles that animate Suzuki Roshi’s teaching in his book “Becoming Yourself.” Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings
May 7 · 23 min
Awakening the Faith in Mahayana – Talk 7 – Expressing the Dharma Through Language and Silence – Tracy Grubbs – Shuso Talk 2
Tracy Grubbs gives her second Shuso talk on “Expressing the Dharma Through Language and Silence.” This is the seventh talk on the “Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana” series referencing the book “The Awakening of Faith: Attributed to Asvaghosa.” Asvaghosha’s text, translated into Chinese in 500 AD, was written as a comprehensive summary of the essentials of Mahayana Buddhism. We study it as deep background on the principles that animate Suzuki Roshi’s teach
May 3 · 48 min
Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana – Talk 6 – All Day Sitting May 2026
Norman gives his sixth talk on the “Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana” to the EDZ All Day Sitting at Green Gulch Farms referencing the book “The Awakening of Faith: Attributed to Asvaghosa.” Asvaghosha’s text, translated into Chinese in 500 AD, was written as a comprehensive summary of the essentials of Mahayana Buddhism. We study it as deep background on the principles that animate Suzuki Roshi’s teaching in his book “Becoming Yourself.” Suggested donation
April 30 · 51 min
Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana – Talk 5
Norman gives his fifth 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 comprehensive summary of the essentials of Mahayana Buddhism. We study it as deep background on the principles that animate Suzuki Roshi’s teaching in his book “Becoming Yourself.” Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings
April 25 · 24 min
Awakening of Faith in Mahayana- Talk 4 – Connecting With the Tide of Dharma – Tracy Grubbs – Shuso Talk 1
Tracy Gibbs’s gives her first Shuso talk on “Connecting With the Tide of Dharma.” This is the fourth talk on the “Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana” series referencing the book “The Awakening of Faith: Attributed to Asvaghosa.” Asvaghosha’s text, translated into Chinese in 500 AD, was written as a comprehensive summary of the essentials of Mahayana Buddhism. We study it as deep background on the principles that animate Suzuki Roshi’s teaching in his

Everyday Zen Podcast

Emerson’s Circles – All Day Sitting – July 2026

Committing to a Lifetime of Practice – Jaune Evans Introduces Priests Anne Johnson, Pearl Kan, Stefany Anne Golberg, Denise Newman and Lini Wollenberg

Seeing One Thing Through – Talk 3

Shantideva’s Patient Forbearance – All Day Sitting – June 2026

Seeing One Thing Through – Talk 2

Seeing One Thing Through – Talk 1

Awakening of Faith in Mahayana – Talk 14

Awakening of Faith in Mahayana – Talk 13 – Sesshin Villa Maria del Mar – Talk 7

Sesshin Villa Maria del Mar 2026 – Talk 6 – Everyday is a Good Day – Shuso Tracy Grubbs

Awakening of Faith in Mahayana – Talk 12 – Sesshin Villa Maria del Mar – Talk 5

Awakening of Faith in Mahayana – Talk 11- Sesshin Villa Maria del Mar – Talk 4

Awakening of Faith in Mahayana – Talk 10 – Sesshin Villa Maria del Mar – Talk 2

Awakening of Faith in Mahayana – Talk 9 – Sesshin Villa Maria del Mar – Talk 1

Turning Wheel of Dharma Dharma – Mountain Rain Sesshin – May 2026

Dogen’s Refrain From Unwholesome Action – Mountain Rain Sesshin – May 2026

Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana – Talk 8

Awakening the Faith in Mahayana – Talk 7 – Expressing the Dharma Through Language and Silence – Tracy Grubbs – Shuso Talk 2

Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana – Talk 6 – All Day Sitting May 2026

Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana – Talk 5

Awakening of Faith in Mahayana- Talk 4 – Connecting With the Tide of Dharma – Tracy Grubbs – Shuso Talk 1