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Dharma Talks from the Everyday Zen Foundation

Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) – Talk 8 – All Day Sitting September 2025

Norman gives the eighth talk of the Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) to the Everyday Zen September 2025 All Day Sitting. The Gandavyuha Sutra is the story of the spiritual pilgrimage of the monk Sudhana, who visits and learns from many spiritual masters. This is the final chapter 39 of the much larger Avatamsaka Sutra. 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/2025/09/Gandavyuha-Sutra-Avatamsaka-Sutra-Chapter-39-Talk-8-All-Day-Siting-September-2025.mp3

09-07
50:44

Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) – Talk 7

Norman gives the seventh talk of the Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) to the Everyday Zen Dharma Seminar. The Gandavyuha Sutra is the story of the spiritual pilgrimage of the monk Sudhana, who visits and learns from many spiritual masters. This is the final chapter 39 of the much larger Avatamsaka Sutra. 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/2025/09/Gandavyuha-Sutra-Avatamsaka-Sutra-Chapter-39-Talk-7.mp3

09-04
01:04:20

Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) – Talk 6 – Kannon Do Zen Meditation Center

Norman gives the sixth talk of the Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) to the Kannon Do Zen Meditation Center. The Gandavyuha Sutra is the story of the spiritual pilgrimage of the monk Sudhana, who visits and learns from many spiritual masters. This is the final chapter 39 of the much larger Avatamsaka Sutra. 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/2025/08/Gandavyuha-Sutra-Avatamsaka-Sutra-Chapter-39-Talk-6-Kannon-Do-Zen-Center.mp3

08-31
57:12

Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) – Talk 5

Norman gives the fifth talk of the Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) to the Everyday Zen Dharma Seminar. The Gandavyuha Sutra is the story of the spiritual pilgrimage of the monk Sudhana, who visits and learns from many spiritual masters. This is the final chapter 39 of the much larger Avatamsaka Sutra. 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/2025/08/Gandavyuha-Sutra-Avatamsaka-Sutra-Chapter-39-Talk-5.mp3

08-28
54:10

Elul – Makor Or – August 24, 2025

Norman gives a talk on "Elul" to the Makor Or Jewish Meditation group. 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/2025/08/Elul-Makor-Or-August-24-2025.mp3

08-24
50:39

Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) – Talk 4 – Jaune Evans and Participants Key Words

Jaune Evans gives the fourth talk of the Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) to the Everyday Zen Dharma Seminar. The Gandavyuha Sutra is the story of the spiritual pilgrimage of the monk Sudhana, who visits and learns from many spiritual masters. This is the final chapter 39 of the much larger Avatamsaka Sutra. From the closing round of Jaune's talk, “Ascending The Peak of Wonder”: Everyday Zen's Gandavyuha Poem: Text Everyday Zen's Gandavyuha Poem: Audio 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/2025/08/Gandavyhua-Sutra-Avatamsaka-Sutra-Chapter-39-Talk-4-Jaune-Evans-with-Participants-Key-Words.mp3

08-21
01:17:48

Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatmsaka Sutra Chapter 39) – Talk 3

Norman gives the third talk of the Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) to the Everyday Zen Dharma Seminar. The Gandavyuha Sutra is the story of the spiritual pilgrimage of the monk Sudhana, who visits and learns from many spiritual masters. This is the final chapter 39 of the much larger Avatamsaka Sutra. 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/2025/08/Gandavyuha-Sutra-Avatamsaka-Sutra-Chapter-39-Talk-3.mp3

08-14
56:20

Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) – Talk 2 – All Day Sitting – August 2025

Norman gives the second talk of the Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) to the Everyday Zen August 2025 All Day Sitting at Green Gulch Farm. The Gandavyuha Sutra is the story of the spiritual pilgrimage of the monk Sudhana, who visits and learns from many spiritual masters. This is the final chapter 39 of the much larger Avatamsaka Sutra. 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/2025/08/Gandavyuha-Sutra-Avatamsaka-Sutra-Chapter-39-Talk-2-All-Day-Sitting-August-2025.mp3

08-10
45:35

Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) – Talk 1

Norman gives the first talk of the Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) to the Everyday Zen Dharma Seminar. The Gandavyuha Sutra is the story of the spiritual pilgrimage of the monk Sudhana, who visits and learns from many spiritual masters. This is the final chapter 39 of the much larger Avatamsaka Sutra. 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/2025/08/Gandavyuha-Sutra-Avatamsaka-Sutra-Chapter-39-Talk-1.mp3

08-07
01:12:05

Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind 2025 Series – Talk 10 – Nirvana, the Waterfall – Anlor Davin

Anlor Davin gives the tenth and last talk of the Zen Mind Beginner's Mind 2025 Series on "Nirvana, the Waterfall."  This series of talks is given by senior Everyday Zen teachers on the chapter of their choice from Suzuki Roshi's book "Zen Mind Beginner's Mind. 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/2025/08/Zen-Mind-Beginners-Mind-2025-Series-Talk-10-Nirvana-the-Waterfall-Anlor-Davin.mp3

08-02
22:28

Zen Mind Beginners Mind 2025 Series – Talk 9 – Mind Waves – Neal Shorstein

Neal Shorstein gives the ninth talk of the Zen Mind Beginner's Mind 2025 Series on "Mind Waves."  This series of talks is given by senior Everyday Zen teachers on the chapter of their choice from Suzuki Roshi's book "Zen Mind Beginner's Mind. 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/2025/08/Zen-Mind-Beginners-Mind-2025-Series-Talk-9-Mind-Waves-Neal-Shorstein.mp3

08-02
21:43

Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind 2025 Series – Talk 8 – God Giving – Judy Fleischman

Judy Fleischman gives the eighth talk of the Zen Mind Beginner's Mind 2025 Series on "God Giving."  This series of talks is given by senior Everyday Zen teachers on the chapter of their choice from Suzuki Roshi's book "Zen Mind Beginner's Mind. 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/2025/07/Zen-Mind-Beginners-Mind-2025-Series-Talk-8-God-Giving-Judy-Fleischman.mp3

07-25
27:41

Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind 2025 Series – Talk 7 – God Giving – Michael Gelfond

Michael Gelfond gives the seventh talk of the Zen Mind Beginner's Mind 2025 Series on "God Giving."  This series of talks is given by senior Everyday Zen teachers on the chapter of their choice from Suzuki Roshi's book "Zen Mind Beginner's Mind. 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/2025/07/Zen-Mind-Beginners-Mind-2025-Series-Talk-7-God-Giving-Michael-Guilfond.mp3

07-25
20:25

On Being a Priest – Kannon Do Zen Center- 7/19/2025

Norman give a dharma talkon "Being a Priest" to Kannon Do Zen Center July 19, 2025. https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/On-Being-a-Priest-Kannondo-7_19_25.mp3

07-20
21:58

Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind 2025 Series – Talk 6 – No Trace – Steve Gross

Steve Gross gives the sixth  talk of the Zen Mind Beginner's Mind 2025 Series on "No Trace."  This series of talks is given by senior Everyday Zen teachers on the chapter of their choice from Suzuki Roshi's book "Zen Mind Beginner's Mind. 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/2025/07/Zen-Mind-Beginners-Mind-2025-Series-Talk-6-No-Trace-Steve-Gross.mp3

07-18
22:55

Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind 2025 Series – Talk 5 – Control – Alan Block

Alan Block gives the fifth  talk of the Zen Mind Beginner's Mind 2025 Series on "Control."  This series of talks is given by senior Everyday Zen teachers on the chapter of their choice from Suzuki Roshi's book "Zen Mind Beginner's Mind. 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/2025/07/Zen-Mind-Beginners-Mind-2025-Series-Talk-5-Control-Alan-Block.mp3

07-18
19:20

En Mei Jukku Kannongyo – All Day Sitting – July 2025

Norman gives his dharma talk to the Everyday Zen July 2025 All Day Sitting on the chant "En Mei Jukku Kannongyo. 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/2025/07/En-Mei-Jukku-Kannongyo-All-Day-Sitting-July-2025.mp3

07-13
56:39

Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind 2025 Series – Talk 4 – Beyond Experience – John Murray

John Murray  gives the fourth talk of the Zen Mind Beginner's Mind 2025 Series on "Beyond Experience."  This series is part of  five class talks given by senior Everyday Zen teachers on the chapter of their choice from Suzuki Roshi's book "Zen Mind Beginner's Mind. 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/2025/07/Zen-Mind-Beginners-Mind-2025-Series-Talk-4-Beyond-Consciousness-John-Murray.mp3

07-11
23:56

Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind 2025 Series – Talk 3 – Experience Not Philosophy – Christopher Dumbleton

Christopher Dumbleton gives the third talk of the Zen Mind Beginner's Mind 2025 Series on "Experience Not Philosophy."  This series is part of  five class talks given by senior Everyday Zen teachers on the chapter of their choice from Suzuki Roshi's book "Zen Mind Beginner's Mind. 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/2025/07/Zen-Mind-Beginners-Mind-2025-Series-Talk-3-Experience-Not-Philosophy-Christopher-Dumbleton.mp3

07-11
19:03

Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind 2025 Series – Talk 2 – Study Yourself – James Flaherty

James Flaherty gives the second talk of the Zen Mind Beginner's Mind 2025 Series on "Study Yourself"  This series is part of  five class talks given by senior Everyday Zen teachers on the chapter of their choice from Suzuki Roshi's book "Zen Mind Beginner's Mind. 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/2025/07/Zen-Mind-Beginners-Mind-2025-Series-Talk-2-Study-Yourself-James-Flaherty.2.mp3

07-06
28:52

Spiritdove

sitting on your ass all day is not living life

10-04 Reply

Spiritdove

I like the term openness then emptiness. less depressing. open to all possiblities..

06-21 Reply

Spiritdove

ty

06-21 Reply

Spiritdove

i like the idea of bowing but not in sense as slavery.. but to honor another person is nice. depressing talk ..

06-21 Reply

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