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“What Is Zen?” Reading at SFZC
Apr
1
7:30 PM19:30

“What Is Zen?” Reading at SFZC


Zoketsu Norman Fischer and Reigetsu Susan Moon

A reading of Norman Fischer's three new books: Magnolias All At Once, Experience: Thinking, Writing, Language and Religion, and What Is Zen? Plain Talk for a Beginner’s Mind, coauthored with Susan Moon.

Free event / $10 suggested donation
(No one turned away for lack of funds.)

For more information, please see: What Is Zen? Plain Talk for a Beginner’s Mind (Book Reading with Norman Fischer) at the SFZC website.


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Workshop on “Experience” at SFZC
Apr
1
10:00 AM10:00

Workshop on “Experience” at SFZC


Zoketsu Norman Fischer and Reigetsu Susan Moon

Based on Norman’s new collection of essays, Experience: Thinking, Writing, Language and Religion, this workshop will focus on questions like: What is the core of spiritual practice? What is language, and how does it help or hinder our practice? What is religious experience, ­ or any experience ­ after all?

Norman will share his insights from the book and offer guided meditations and writing exercises to help us bring these questions home. There will be plenty of time for dialogue. Probably also some discussion of two more of his recent books will enter into the spirit of the day: Magnolias All At Once (poetry) and What Is Zen? Plain Talk for a Beginner’s Mind.

Fees: $80; $72 current SFZC members; $64 limited income.

Includes lunch and afternoon tea.
Some partial scholarships available.

To Register: Please visit Experience: Thinking, Writing, Language and Religion (Workshop with Norman Fischer) at the SFZC website.


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Talk: Zen Practice in the 21st Century
Mar
25
7:00 PM19:00

Talk: Zen Practice in the 21st Century

Join Norman Fischer for an evening of interchange regarding Zen practice and teaching as it is evolving here in the U.S. Norman will talk from and engage in discussion about themes from his new book What Is Zen?: Plain Talk for a Beginner's Mind.

Norman will touch on the history, theory, and practice of Zen as well as contemporary issues, such as gender inequality, sexual ethics, and the tension between Asian traditions and the modern American reality.

More info: Minnesota Zen Meditation Center

Offered by donation.

 

 
 
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