We all have an attitude, says Zen teacher Norman Fischer, our own way of approaching life. You can start to take a bodhisattva’s attitude toward life by practicing generosity and appreciation.
In the wake of 9/11, Norman Fischer wrote this essay about bearing witness to tragedy. His message remains relevant in all times of trouble.
In Zen, wisdom comes from personal experience. Everyone is a student – even the teachers. By Norman Fischer.
All that we are and experience is mind, explains Zen teacher Norman Fischer. That mind is original enlightenment itself.
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.
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.
Zen teacher Norman Fischer applies five mind-training slogans to anger and other emotions.
Depiction of "Mumonkan Case 14: Nanchuan's Cat" by Sengai Gibon.Zoketsu Norman Fischer’s commentary on Mumonkan Case 14: Nanchuan’s Cat.
Zen teacher Norman Fischer discovers the life-changing — and society-changing — power of really knowing other people’s pain.
It’s possible that most Western Buddhists are “unaffiliated.” There is therefore no record of their activity. They practice off the books.
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