Expressing the Inexpressible: Poetry and Religious Practice

Norman Fischer will read poems from his various collections, including his version of psalms, and will speak about the central role of language in the process of religious contemplation.

Norman Fischer is an eminent Zen Teacher and noted poet and author. Norman is former Abbot and Senior Dharma Teacher of the San Francisco Zen Center, and now leads the Everyday Zen Foundation.  Norman is known for his eclecticism, warmth, and common sense, and has been active in interfaith dialog and teaching in the business world.  His new book of poetry is The Strugglers.  His other books of poems include Opening to You: Zen-inspired Translations of the Psalms;  Precisely the Point Being Made;  Like a Walk Through a Park;  On Whether or Not To Believe in Your Mind; Turn Left in Order to Go Right;  and Success.  His many other books include the recent Training in Compassion: Zen Teachings on the Practice of Lojong;  Benedict's Dharma: Buddhists Comment on the Rule of Benedict;  Sailing Home: using Homer’s Odyssey to navigate life's perils and pitfalls;  and Jerusalem Moonlight.

 

Co-sponsored by: DePaul University Religious Studies Department

Center for Interreligious Engagement, DePaul University

Ancient Dragon Zen Gate, Chicago

 

The Lincoln Park DePaul Bookstore will be selling copies of Norman Fischer's recent works.

Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at 7:00pm to 8:30pm

DePaul Art Museum
935 W Fullerton Ave

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