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Impermanence is Buddha Nature

by Norman Fischer| April 8, 2019

Impermanence is Buddha Nature

Change isn’t just a fact of life we have to accept and work with, says Norman Fischer.

Everything’s Made of Mind

by Norman Fischer| February 27, 2019

Everything’s Made of Mind

All that we are and experience is mind, explains Zen teacher Norman Fischer. That mind is original enlightenment itself.

Destroyed Not Destroyed

by Norman Fischer| December 30, 2018

Destroyed Not Destroyed

Norman Fischer looks at the koan “Dasui’s Aeonic Fire” and takes on the end of the world. It’s happening right now, he says, but probably not in the way that you think. 

Ego Is the Real Culprit

by Norman Fischer| December 14, 2018

Ego Is the Real Culprit

No matter what the conflict appears to be about, says Zen teacher Norman Fischer, it always come down to defending our shaky sense of self.

Buddha: The Great Physician

by Norman Fischer| September 22, 2018

Buddha: The Great Physician

The Buddha is compared to a doctor because he treated the suffering that ails all of us. His diagnosis and cure, says Zen teacher Norman Fischer, is called the four noble truths.

5 Surprising Slogans to Help You Handle Anger

by Norman Fischer| September 4, 2018

5 Surprising Slogans to Help You Handle Anger

Zen teacher Norman Fischer applies five mind-training slogans to anger and other emotions.

“Quick! Who Can Save This Cat?”

by Norman Fischer| May 4, 2018

“Quick! Who Can Save This Cat?”
Calligraphy of a man cutting a cat.Depiction of "Mumonkan Case 14: Nanchuan's Cat" by Sengai Gibon.

Zoketsu Norman Fischer’s commentary on Mumonkan Case 14: Nanchuan’s Cat.

The Sorrow of an All-male Lineage

by Norman Fischer| February 26, 2018

The Sorrow of an All-male Lineage

Zen teacher Norman Fischer discovers the life-changing — and society-changing — power of really knowing other people’s pain.

What Is Your Body?

by Norman Fischer| February 9, 2018

What Is Your Body?

It’s less than we think. It’s far more than we know. It’s who we are but it’s not. Contemplate the deeper reality of the body.

What Is Zen Buddhism and How Do You Practice It?

by Norman Fischer| December 13, 2017

What Is Zen Buddhism and How Do You Practice It?

Zen teacher Norman Fischer takes you through the principles and practices of the major schools of Zen. Includes specially selected articles for further reading.

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