Norman Fischer
Norman Fischer is a poet, author, and Zen Buddhist priest. A former abbot of the San Francisco Zen Center, he is founder and teacher of the Everyday Zen Foundation (www.everydayzen.org), a network of Zen communities and programs. His latest Buddhist title is When You Greet Me I Bow: Reflections from a Life in Zen. His Training in Compassion, has become a spiritual classic. His Selected Poems 1980-2013 is available from Chax Press in Tucson,Arizona. Norman is married to Zen priest Kathie Fischer. They live in Muir Beach, California, above the sea, and have children and grandchildren in Brooklyn.
Upcoming Programs by Norman Fischer
Your Great Road Opens Up: Dōgen’s Approach to Continuous Practice (NF1D25)
Register for Online Please only register for one of the two formats: On-Land or Online. Registration closes at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on August 16, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. Program to be held on the land and online! Description: In […]
Your Great Road Opens Up: Dōgen’s Approach to Continuous Practice (NF1Z25)
Register for On-Land Please only register for one of the two formats: On-Land or Online. Registration closes at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on August 16, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. Description: In this daylong retreat we’ll explore the art, practice, and […]