Chobo-Ji's Zen Podcast: Recent Episodes
Genjo Marinello
Rinzai Zen Dharma Talks given at the Seattle Zen Temple Dai Bai Zan Cho Bo Zen Ji or other locations associated with Chobo-Ji.
Genjo Marinello Osho presented this Teisho during the July 2026 Zazenkai held at No Rank Zendo in Portland. This talk explores the three realms of existence, and the truth that emancipation is realizing there is no need or way to escape them.
Genjo Marinello Osho presented this Teisho during the July 2026 Zazenkai held at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores "What is this?" and "Who is asking?" It's important to rely on one's own investigation of these seminal questions.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the sixth day of Summer Sesshin, 2026, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how our language codes our perception of reality. Zen practice offers us a way to feel reality directly without so much coding.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the fifth day of Summer Sesshin, 2026, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores reality without getting caught in names and concepts. And explores the fact that no information is lost when we die.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the middle day of Summer Sesshin, 2026, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores first impressions of deep nature.
Anne Sendo Osho gave this Dharma Talk during the third day of Summer Sesshin 2026 at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the necessity of being mindful and transcending fear of our own death.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the second day of Summer Sesshin, 2026, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how you don't have to teach a seed to practice or grow. We are all seedlings of Mind and at sesshin we are present to our growth.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the first day of Summer Sesshin, 2026, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how to see through the eyes of Masters of the past by learning how to find our own inner sage through deep meditation.
Genjo Marinello Osho presented this Teisho during the June 2026, Zazenkai held at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how metaphors point to what can't be said, but can be felt. It also explores how in Zen practice there is nothing to strive for or attain.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during May, 2026, Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores our ability to meet all comers and circumstances when we have faith in our own deep nature.
Genjo Marinello Osho presented this Teisho during the April 12 2026, Zazenkai held at Chobo-Ji. This talk delves into the importance of venturing into the profound depths of existence and acquiring the skills to become proficient swimmers.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the sixth day of Spring Sesshin, 2026, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the importance of dropping our dependance on breakthroughs, others, and our own instincts of survival, in order to proceed with deep practice.
Seifu Sigh-Molares Osho gave this Teisho on the fifth day of Spring Sesshin, 2026, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores form and formlessness as it relates to our deep nature which is unattached to rank, position, or sense of separate self.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the middle day of Spring Sesshin, 2026, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the importance in Zen training of having a breakthrough into our deep nature as the foundation for further practice.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the third day of Spring Sesshin, 2026, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores what we call Buddha and what we call the Devil, what we call purity and what we call defilement. These aspects are a part of one continuum of the fluxuating universal field of Heart-Mind.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the second day of Spring Sesshin, 2026, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the difference between effort and striving. Striving creates interference; without effort no growth is possible. Zazen requires effort.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the first day of Spring Sesshin, 2026, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how Zen practice helps us root in the infinite intimate ground of being to live through our trials and tribulations with more equanimity.
Genjo presented this Teisho during a March, Sunday night Dharma Dialogue at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores where does true insight come from, certainly not from dogma, belief, or teachers.
Genjo Marinello Osho presented this Teisho during the Feb. 8 2026, Zazenkai held at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores who is listening to this discourse, and what interferes with our confidence and faith in our own experience.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the final day of Winter Odayaka Sesshin, 2026, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the different windows of enlightenment and how not to get stuck in one view or another.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the second day of Winter Odayaka Sesshin, 2026, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the phases of Zen discourse, and how the Dharma is the puppet master.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the first day of Winter Odayaka Sesshin, 2026, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how to find perfect freedom in the midst of adversity or prosperity.
Genjo Marinello Osho presented this Teisho during the Jan. 11, 2026, Zazenkai held at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the challenge of how to approach someone not on the Way with loving kindness, while not condoning, ignoring, or supporting harmful behavior.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the seventh day of Rohatsu Sesshin, 2025 at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines what we need when we return to daily life after a weeklong sesshin.
Rinzan Pechovnik Osho gave this Teisho on the sixth day of Rohatsu Sesshin, 2025 at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines Hekiganroku, Case 91, Enkan and the Rhinoceros Fan.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the fifth day of Rohatsu Sesshin, 2025 at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines the fact that we are all living on the knife edge of life and death. How do we meet our mortality like we are drowned in a deep spring?
Anne Sendo Howels Osho gave this Dharma Talk during the middle day of Rohatsu Sesshin 2025, at Chobo-Ji. This talk, based "Ling's Question" in The Hidden Lamp, explores the necessity of addressing the world's grievous suffering and the calamities that we bring upon ourselves.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the third day of Rohatsu Sesshin, 2025 at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines our collective core delusion and the importance of coming down from our mountain top view of reality.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the second day of Rohatsu Sesshin, 2025 at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines how to make your own assessments without judgement, and what to prioritize during zazen - slow breathing and our Great Vow.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the first day of Rohatsu Sesshin, 2025 at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines how to make a lap for our crazy, convoluted, karmic core and ultimately the whole universe.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Nov. 9, 2025 Zazenkai held at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores who is the true person underneath all our personalities, roles, ranks, and positions. Who is the naked you?
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Oct. 12, 2025 Zazenkai held at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how insights arise from the true eye of compassion and explores Genjo's departure from the American Zen Teachers Association (AZTA).
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the second day of Autumn Sesshin, 2025, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores one way to approach being awake without attachment to identity.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the first day of Autumn Sesshin, 2025, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the real possibility of being awake without any attachment to a separate sense of self.
Genjo Marinello Osho presented this Teisho during the Sept. 14, 2025 Zazenkai held at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how to make errors into assets, and the importance of not clinging to axioms.
Genjo Marinello Osho presented this Teisho during on the final day of Summer Odayaka, Aug. 17 2025. This talk explores our personal and collective karmic baggage and what we can do to relinquish some of it.
Genjo Marinello Osho presented this Teisho during on the second day of Summer Odayaka, Aug. 16, 2025. This talk explores our ego, sub-personalities and the collective unconscious full of gods, archetypes and totems. Are these real or fundamentally empty?
Genjo Marinello Osho presented this Teisho during on the first day of Summer Odayaka, Aug. 15, 2025. This talk explores the meaning of Emptiness, No Holiness, No Knowing. We don't know much, but we do know we are a part of one multidimensional fabric.
Genjo Marinello Osho presented this Teisho during the Aug. 10, 2025 Zazenkai held at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the language of the Buddha and sages. Just remember to be deaf, blind and a fool, who knows nothing, but is always kind and helpful.
Genjo Marinello Osho presented this Teisho during the Aug. 3, 2025 Zazenkai held at No Rank Zendo in Portland. This talk investigates how to explore the inconceivable essence of ourselves and the universe via the experience of Great Death.
Genjo Marinello Osho presented this Teisho during the July 13, 2025 Zazenkai held at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the difference between mastery and imitation. "Whether singing or dancing we are the voice of the Dharma." - Hakuin
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the sixth day of Summer Sesshin 2025, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the truth that the Dharma can't be taught but there are many paths to explore and investigate this multidimensional reality.
Seifu Singh-Molares Osho gave this Dharma Talk during the fifth day of Summer Sesshin 2025, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the passing of Seifu's mother into the Vast Void and where do we find all those who have passed this life.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the middle day of Summer Sesshin, 2025, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how the Great Death is just the beginning of a Great Life.
In this Teisho, given on June 23rd, 2025, at Dai Bai Zan Cho Bo Zen Ji's Summer Sesshin, Rinzan Osho examines case 70 of the Hekiganroku: Isan's, "I Would Ask You To Say It." How do we find harmony in a world full of dischord? How does Zen training help?
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the second day of Summer Sesshin, 2025, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the relative and transcendent ways to respond to an inquiry.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the first day of Summer Sesshin 2025, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the root of all spiritual practice and how accessing this root is essential to navigating pain and suffering.
Genjo Marinello Osho presented this Teisho during the June 8, 2025 Zazenkai held at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the essence of Prajna.
Genjo Marinello Osho presented this Teisho during the May 4, 2025 Zazenkai, held at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how we are all the very hands and eyes of the Bodhisattva of Compassion.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during April Zazenkai, 2025, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores what it is to really realize our seamlessness with the intimate infinite.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Dharma Talk Whitman College in Walla Walla, WA. This talk explores The Four Noble Truths and offers a deep dive into the Noble Eight-Fold Path.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the sixth day of Spring Sesshin 2025, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how too much medicine becomes poisonous, and how to transcend both medicines and poisons.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the fifth day of Spring Sesshin 2025, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores what we see when we look in the mirror collectively and personally.
Anne Sendo Osho gave this Teisho during the middle day of Spring Sesshin 2025, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the importance of recognizing our own inner sage.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the third day of Spring Sesshin 2025, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the qualities one should find in a senior Zen monk and the fact that none of us will always be in the groove of excellence.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the second day of Spring Sesshin 2025, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how to find the path to the "One and Only" in the midst of our collective suffering.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the first day of Spring Sesshin 2025, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores THIS reality prior to heaven and earth; it has no form, let alone a name.
Genjo Marinello Osho presented this Teisho during the March 9, 2025 Zazenkai held at Chobo-Ji. This talk delves into a crucial path that can assist us in transcending our troubled selves and fostering a profound connection with the essence of our being.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Feb. 9, 2025 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores impermanence and the indestructible Dharma body, the reality before and beneath space and time, creation and destruction.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the final day of Winter Odayaka Sesshin, 2025, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the difference between breakthroughs and maturity.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the second day of Winter Odayaka Sesshin, 2025, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how we can ride the rough waters we are facing, like a ball floating on rapids.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the first day of Winter Odayaka Sesshin, 2025, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores: "Who are we really?"
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Jan. 12, 2025 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how to care for different aspects of ourselves, so that our inner sage has a better chance of being heard.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the seventh day of Rohatsu 2024 Sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores our need to breakthrough repeatedly to gain confidence it what is real and transcendent.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the fifth day of Rohatsu 2024 Sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores direct demonstrations of the transcendent (combination of ordinary and absolute perspectives).
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the middle day of Rohatsu 2024 Sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how we can't avoid tears and loss, and how to face impermanence.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the third day of Rohatsu 2024 Sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how many questions in Zen have a double meaning, and how we are all worthy to be cared for, even if we are blind in one way another.
Teisho, given on December 2, 2024, the second full day of Chobo-ji's Rohatsu Sesshin, by Rinzan Osho. When we see beyond concepts, we can be open, free and responsive to the great reality, a place where words meet words and spirit meets spirit.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the first day of Rohatsu Sesshin, 2024, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the kanji Mu (No, Not, Nothing), in the context of who are we really?
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Nov. 10, 2024 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how to cross swords in Zen, and thoughts about how to investigate and respond to election results.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Oct.20, 2024 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how to delightfully meet every person as a flowering bodhisattva.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the final day of Autumn Sesshin, 2024, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the pinnacle of Zen practice, how to bring our depth into daily life.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the fifth day of Autumn 2024 Sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how to "see" beyond three dimensions.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the middle day of Autumn 2024 Sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores what is the sap of the tree of Dharma.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the third day of Autumn 2024 Sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how do we say what cannot be said and how to draw on our stem or deep self-nature.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the second day of Autumn 2024 Sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how do you say what cannot be said and do we all flow like water?
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the first day of Autumn 2024 Sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the leaf, tree and root perspectives.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Sept. 8, 2024 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the Zen enso and its meaning. How do we sit in the middle of the circle of form and non-form?
This talk was given at this year's annual gathering of the American Zen Teachers Association held at the Great Vow Monastery in Oregon. This talk explores what Genjo Osho sees as the essence of Zen practice and the Four Great Bodhisattva Vows.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the final day of Summer Odayaka Sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the treasures of a brier patch and how to use the transcendent to play with the relative and absolute.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the middle day of Summer Odayaka Sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how the rigger and ritual of our Zen practice drops us off at several different locations that have no path.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the first day of Summer Odayaka Sesshin, 2024, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the place of affirmation and negation in Zen training.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Aug. 11, 2024 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how to cultivate deep mindfulness, presence and gravitas, which leads to more care and compassion for ourselves and this world.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the July 21, 2024 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how precious and rare this life is, and the importance of not getting trapped in our own right and wrong thinking.
Sendo Osho gave this Dharma Talk on the fifth day of Summer Sesshin 2024 at Chobo-Ji. She examines why did Bodhidharma come from the West.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the middle day of Summer Sesshin 2024 at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores what is needed to reverse our madness towards each other and our planet: mindfulness, deeply seeing things as they are, and loving action.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the third day of Summer Sesshin 2024 at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how our bodies sitting in the zendo, become a mountain form seamless with the planet, seamless with the Dharma.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the second day of Summer Sesshin 2024 at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how our universe awakened and the role of our flowering in it.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the first day of Summer Sesshin 2024 at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores our ability die to our ego identity and find the deep truth of our existence.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the June 9, 2024, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how everything is mortal including the planet, the sun, the galaxy and the universe. Is this depressing or freeing?
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the June 2, 2024 Seattle University Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores Verses on The Faith Mind by the Third Chinese Zen Ancestor. The talk also explores possibilities for Dark matter and Dark energy.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the May 26, 2024 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how to transcend being chained to our preferences.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the April 14, 2024 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines what it would take to end all wars and prejudice.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the sixth day of Spring Sesshin, 2024. This talk examines the Zen perspective on this matter of Life and Death. What is life? What is eternal?
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the fifth day of Spring Sesshin, 2024. Holding out arm stretched hands, what does that mean?
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the second day of Spring Sesshin, 2024. Zen koans are usually much simpler than we ever imagined. This talk examines how our discriminating mind often separates us from light and love.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the first day of Spring Sesshin, 2024. This talk examines how to pass through the gateless barrier of Zen using the mantra: let go, let be. It also explores Genjo's relationship to Dr. Glenn Kangan Webb.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the March 10, 2024 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines how we might lose our life to find our life.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the final day of Winter Odayaka Sesshin, 2024. This talk examines the most important use of Zen practice. It is not to achieve enlightenment, but to combust our personal and generational karmic dung. (Note: explicit content)
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the second day of Winter Odayaka Sesshin, 2024. This talk examines what is like to breakthrough to the positive absolute perspective of reality, which is often the start of one's deep journey towards maturity.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the Feb. 23, 2024 during the first day of Winter Odayaka Sesshin. This talk examines cancel culture and the problems associated with stringent and fixed dualistic thinking. Instead, it is important to nurture particle after particle samadhi.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Feb. 11, 2024 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines what real maturity looks like.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Jan. 14, 2024 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines how to meet criticisms and mistakes or well or poorly.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the last full day of Rohatsu Sesshin 2023, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the gravity well that holds the universe and may be thought of as the Dharmakaya or the Beyond the Beyond.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the sixth day of Rohatsu Sesshin 2023, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores one of the core koans of Rinzai Zen training, "What is the sound of one hand clapping?"
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the fourth day of Rohatsu Sesshin 2023, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the art of juggling the three lenses for relating to reality, the relative, the absolute and the transcendent.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the third day of Rohatsu Sesshin 2023, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the one fabric that has no form let alone a name.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the second day of Rohatsu Sesshin 2023, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the deep samadhi of True Passing.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Nov. 12, 2023, Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines how to face personal and world traumas without becoming overwhelmed.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Oct. 8, 2023, Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines how from a Zen perspective we should face impermanence.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the sixth day of Autumn Sesshin, 2023, at Chobo-Ji. What comes after truly seeing past ego and ecstasy? Come in the light of day and do what needs doing. (Note: if you are looking for Hekiganroku - Case 40, it will appear as a transcription in the Autumn, 2023, issue of Plum Mountain News.)
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the fifth day of Autumn Sesshin, 2023, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the fact that there are only artificial gates between inner and outer, and self and other.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the middle day of Autumn Sesshin, 2023, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores our particle and wave nature which at its root shines as love.
Gendo Testa Osho gave this Dharma Talk during the third day of Autumn Sesshin 2023, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how the medicine we need, shows up when we are ready to receive it.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the first day of Autumn Sesshin, 2023, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how to move gently from muddled thoughts to a deep Bodhisattva or Tathagata heart-mind.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Sep. 10, 2023, Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines how all of us have an iron ox spirit, but not everyone has learned to adequately listen and confidently follow it.
In this teisho, given during Chobo-ji's Summer sesshin on June 28th, 2023, Rinzan Osho examines the Mumonkan Case 31: Joshu Saw Through The Old Woman. Our life is limited by conceptualizations and opinions. What is it to really see through? What is it to be deeply intimate?
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Aug. 13 2023, Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji This talk examines how dreams can be a royal road to new insights.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Aug. 12, 2023, Zazenkai at No-Rank Zendo in Portland. This talk examines what makes a good teacher of Zen practice. Is it how many peaks you have climbed?
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the July 23, 2023, Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines how well or poorly the skillful means of Zen practice meet both personal and collective crises.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the sixth day of Summer Sesshin, 2023. Don't be fooled the essence of Buddhism is manifest everywhere. If you don't see it, look look!
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the third day of Summer Sesshin, 2023. This talk examines how what we call enlightenment is only the beginning of practice. Our deep practice is combusting our personal and collective karmic baggage.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the first day of Summer Sesshin, 2023. Does a dog have Buddha Nature? In this talk Genjo explores our collective work to transcend our fears, speak truth to power, and become citizens of the world.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the June 11, 2023, Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk investigates Joshu's, "A Big Radish" and examines what is mastery? This Teisho can also be watched on YouTube
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the May 14, 2023, Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk investigates Daizui's, "It will be gone with the other" examining our impermanence that of the whole universe.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the April, 2023, Zazenkai. This talk examines how what we call Mind is a basic quality of the universe like gravity. This truth cannot be proved but can be felt.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the sixth day of Spring Sesshin, 2023. This case examines Ummon's Golden Breeze. What would it be like to drop all of our delusions and preferences. How then would we live our lives?
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the fifth day of Spring Sesshin, 2023. This talk examines Hyakujo Sits on the Great Sublime Peak. What is it like to be entirely alone but not lonely?
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the middle day of Spring Sesshin, 2023. This talk examines Chiyono's No Water, No Moon from the Hidden Lamp. What is it when we move beyond feeling IT to being IT?
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the third day of Spring Sesshin, 2023. This talk examines The Master of Rengehō's Staff. If we try to hold on to our enlightenment or clarity we fall into a sea of poison.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the second day of Spring Sesshin, 2023. This talk examines Ryutesuma (the Old Female Buffalo) testing Isan, two great Zen Masters. Is it possible to be in two places at once?
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the first day of Spring Sesshin, 2023. As is our custom this talk is on Case One of the Mumonkan. In this talk Genjo explores the tree of consciousness from the leaves to beyond the root.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the March 12, 2023, Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines the endless spiritual journey beyond awakening.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the final day of Winter Odayaka Sesshin, 2023. This talk explores what Zen calls the Great Death.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the second day of Winter Odayaka Sesshin, 2023. This talk explores just how wondrous we are in the midst of our madness.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the first day of Winter Odayaka Sesshin, 2023. Does our universe have a purpose or meaning? If not then what?
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Feb., 12, 2023, Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines Zen Master Gutei's One-Finger Zen. How can his One-Finger answer all our questions?
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Jan., 8, 2023, Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines how we are seamless with each other and the whole universe.
This is a recording from the Book Launch of Genjo's new book "Intimate Infinite" where he reads three chapters and invites questions and comments.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the final day of Rohatsu Sesshin, 2022. This talk, which examines Ordinary Mind is Tao, relates how to bring practice into daily life.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the seventh day of Rohatsu Sesshin, 2022. This talk examines Zen Master Kyroin's answer to the question – what is essence of the Zen school of Buddhism – "Sitting long and getting tired."
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the six day of Rohatsu Sesshin, 2022. This talk, which examines Kyosei's Instruction on Pecking and Tapping, explores how a Zen master taps at the shell of our fixed ego identity.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the fifth day of Rohatsu Sesshin, 2022. This talk, which examines Ummon's "Preaching Oneness and No Preaching Oneness." Genjo explores the two sides of this coin, and how they relate to the Four Noble Truths.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the middle day of Rohatsu Sesshin, 2022. This talk, which examines The Hidden Lamp: Ling's Question to Master Fubei, explores the views of the intimate infinite and how to apply them to our troubled world.
In this Teisho, given on December 6th, 2022 at Chobo-ji's Rohatsu Sesshin, Rinzan Osho examines case number seven from the Mumonkan: Joshu Says, "Wash Your Bowls."As spiritual practice asks that we set aside our preferences and ideals, it opens us to a shimmering reality that is asking us to care for it. The rigors of long retreat make us ripe for this actualization.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the second day of Rohatsu Sesshin, 2022. This talk on Haryo's "Snow in the Silver Bowl" explores how Zen philosophy works hand in hand with ordinary daily heart-mind activities.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the first day of Rohatsu Sesshin, 2022. As is our custom this talk is on Case One of the Mumonkan. This talk explores how experiencing Mu (our own infinite depth) can allow us to speak truth to power.
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Nov., 19, 2022, Zazenkai in Wenatchee, WA. This talk examines that what we call Buddha is right here and now. Wherever we look there it is.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Oct., 9, 2022, Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This case examines how to discern our level and of blindness. There are at least six kinds of blindness!
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Oct., 9, 2022, Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This case examines how to discern our level and of blindness. There are at least six kinds of blindness!
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Oct., 8, 2022, Zazenkai at No-Rank Zendo in Portland. After 42 years since Genjo's ordination, what can be said about the core principles of the Buddha's teachings?
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Oct., 8, 2022, Zazenkai at No-Rank Zendo in Portland. After 42 years since Genjo's ordination, what can be said about the core principles of the Buddha's teachings?
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the sixth day of Autumn Sesshin, 2022. This case on Obaku's "Brewer's Grain" explores how there is no one who teaches Zen.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the sixth day of Autumn Sesshin, 2022. This case on Obaku's "Brewer's Grain" explores how there is no one who teaches Zen.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the fifth day of Autumn Sesshin, 2022. This case on "Joshu's Four Gates," explores how much can we remain open to the full spectrum of who we really are.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the fifth day of Autumn Sesshin, 2022. This case on "Joshu's Four Gates," explores how much can we remain open to the full spectrum of who we really are.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the third day of Autumn Sesshin, 2022. This case on "Suigan's Eyebrows," explores how much we should speak and when we should shut up. Zen masters are thieves; they steal delusions and each other's thunder.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the third day of Autumn Sesshin, 2022. This case on "Suigan's Eyebrows," explores how much we should speak and when we should shut up. Zen masters are thieves; they steal delusions and each other's thunder.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the second day of Autumn Sesshin, 2022. In this case, examining Hogen's "You are Echo," Genjo explores the simple truth that each one of us is already a Buddha and No Buddha.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the second day of Autumn Sesshin, 2022. In this case, examining Hogen's "You are Echo," Genjo explores the simple truth that each one of us is already a Buddha and No Buddha.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the first day of Autumn Sesshin, 2022. In this case examining Joshu's Mu, Genjo explores how to soak in the Intimate Infinite when at times we feel like a very dry, brittle sponge.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the first day of Autumn Sesshin, 2022. In this case examining Joshu's Mu, Genjo explores how to soak in the Intimate Infinite when at times we feel like a very dry, brittle sponge.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Sept., 11, 2022, Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. How is it that, as Zen Master Umonn says, "Everyday is a good day"? What about Sept. 11, 2001?
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the third and final day of Summer Odayaka Sesshin, 2022. In this case Zen Master Seppo asks if we can see the whole universe in a grain of rice. This talk also explores the Zen ideas of holding fast and letting go.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the second day of Summer Odayaka Sesshin, 2022. In this case a young Tokusan visits Zen Master Isan. This talk examines how confidence can tip into arrogance, and also explores Carol Jung's concepts of inflation and deflation.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the first day of Summer Odayaka Sesshin, 2022. It examines Zen Master Baso's, "Sun face Buddha, Moon face Buddha." This talk explores where is our light when facing imminent mortality.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Aug., 14, 2022, Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the fact that the sutras and sages cannot express the profundity of the Way. When we are feeling the Great Way, the best we can do is smile and nod.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the July, 10, 2022, Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This Teisho explores brilliance of Bodhidharma in front of Emperor Wu. Emptiness, no holiness is the first principle. Second, let go of any sense of a fixed identity.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the sixth day of Summer Sesshin, 2022. This talk examines the last case of the Mumonkan and explores the one way to Nirvana.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the fifth day of Summer Sesshin, 2022. This talk explores Zen Master Tosotsu's three koan challenges to the fullness of one's awakening.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the middle day of Summer Sesshin, 2022. This talk explores the truth that the light of Dharma shines everywhere, no exclusions! (Not for radio broadcast - coarse language.)
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the third day of Summer Sesshin, 2022, examining case 46 of the Mumonkan. This talk explores what comes after full awakening to the mind of the Tathāgata. (recording not for radio broadcast - explicit language)
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the second day of Summer Sesshin, 2022. This talk explores the parent of all Buddhas. Who inspires all sages in all traditions on all planets?
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the first full day of Summer Sesshin, 2022. This talk examines how investigating Mu (the intimate infinite) can give rise to Bodhicitta in the midst of our very troubled world.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the June, 12, 2022, Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji, examining Case 44 of the Mumonkan. This Teisho explores how Zen masters work to discern and address a student's level of development.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the May, 22, 2022, Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji, examining Case 43 of the Mumonkan. This Teisho explores how do use the lenses of relative, absolute and transcendent to act beyond our instincts for survival.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the April, 23, 2022, Walla Walla Sangha half-day retreat. This talk examines Case 42 of the Mumonkan and explores why Manjusri, the teacher of all the Buddha's, could not awaken a woman in deep meditation.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the April, 10, 2022, Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji, examining Case 41 of the Mumonkan. This Teisho explores Bodhidharma and his disciple Shinko Eka. How do we find the source of peace of mind?
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the final day of Spring Sesshin, 2022. This talk on Case 19 of the Mumonkan examines how our ordinary life must become our enlightened life.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the sixth day of Spring Sesshin, 2022. This talk on Case 40 of the Mumonkan examines in great depth the transcendent, absolute and relative perspectives.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the fifth day of Spring Sesshin, 2022, investigating the 39th Case of the Mumonkan. This talk examines the truth that we can embody any of the ancient masters.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the middle day of Spring Sesshin, 2022. This talk examines what do we find when we deeply investigate death.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the third full day of Spring Sesshin, 2022. This talk examines how we get stuck in our ego perspective and how to free ourselves by finding our ground of being. (Note: Case 37 is not published as a podcast as it will be transcribed and published in the Spring issue of Plum Mountain News.)
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the first full day of Spring Sesshin, 2022. This talk examines how do we live with love on life's edge?
Genjo Marinello Osho offered this informal Dharma Talk and Dialogue Sunday evening, March 20, 2022 after zazen at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines our translation of these four Bodhisattva vows and how they are relevant in responding to our troubled world.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the March, 13, 2022, Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji This talk examines the Mumonkan - Case 36. This Teisho explores how should we greet a follower of the Way whose heart-mind is fully open?
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the March, 12, 2022, Zazenkai at No-Rank Zendo in Portland. This talk examines the Mumonkan - Case 35 and explores "would the real you please stand up?"
Genjo Marinello Osho offered this informal Dharma Talk and Dialogue Sunday evening, March 6, 2022 after zazen at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines how does our practice help us with our heavy hearts.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the third and final day of Winter Odayaka Sesshin 2022 at Chobo-Ji. It is important to realize that all concepts are nearly useless. It is wise to remember that we are living in our own dream of what is reality.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the second day of Winter Odayaka Sesshin 2022 at Chobo-Ji. What is Buddha Nature? Zen Master Baso at one time says, No Mind, No Buddha. This talk explores the different Zen ways to respond to this koan.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the first day of Winter Odayaka Sesshin 2022 at Chobo-Ji. How does the Buddha respond to a question about the Dharma when asked, "Please no words, nor do I ask for no words?"
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Feb., 13, 2022 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines the Mumonkan - Case 31 and explores how do we "go straight on" with our practice and life.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Jan., 16, 2022 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines the Mumonkan - Case 30 and explores how to do zazen without goals, seeking no attainment. (If you appreciate these podcasts please rate & review.)
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the seventh day of Rohatsu Sesshin 2021 at Chobo-Ji. What moves? Everything is motion. Everything is alive. How do we show this?
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the sixth day of Rohatsu Sesshin 2021 at Chobo-Ji. Genjo examines, "What is the darkness that speaks?"
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the fifth day of Rohatsu Sesshin 2021 at Chobo-Ji. What is the teaching that has not been taught? It can't be said, perhaps it is best to remain silent.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the second day of Rohatsu Sesshin 2021 at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores heart of Zen training, samadhi; sometimes we are in the grove, sometimes not.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the first day of Rohatsu Sesshin 2021 at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the depth, breadth and complexity of Emptiness.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Nov., 14, 2021 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines the Mumonkan - Case 25: "The Talk of the Monk of the Third Seat." How does the Zen tradition understand dreams? Are we dreaming right now?
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Oct., 17, 2021 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores what is meant by the absolute and the relative. How do we relate to these perspectives without dependance on either conceptualizations or silence?
This Teisho, on Case 23 of the Mumonkan, was given by Genjo Osho on the sixth day of Autumn Sesshin 2021. It examines transcending our shame and attachment to good and bad by becoming sincere followers of the Way.
This Teisho, on Case 22 of the Mumonkan, was given by Genjo Osho on the fifth day of Autumn Sesshin 2021. It examines the warm, moist, intimacy of infinite depth that is cellularly available to all followers of the Way. This talk also looks at being at the edge of life and death in the warm ocean of infinite expanse.
This Teisho on Patacara, as told in the Hidden Lamp, was given by Genjo Osho on the middle day of Autumn Sesshin 2021. It examines the Buddhist perspective on how to face this matter of life and death, and the fact that we lose everyone and everything if we live long enough.
This Teisho on Case 21 of the Mumonkan was given by Genjo Osho on the third day of Autumn Sesshin 2021. It examines how hearing our inner sage is hampered by our own internal constipation.
This Teisho on Case 20 of the Mumonkan was given by Genjo Osho on the second day of Autumn Sesshin 2021. It examines the qualities of great strength from a Zen perspective, and speaks of Carolyn's path of rehabilitation.
This Teisho on Case 1 of the Mumonkan was given by Genjo Osho on the first day of Autumn Sesshin 2021. It examines the Zen approach to our fundamental nature.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Sept., 19, 2021 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores Everyday Openhearted Activity - Ordinary Mind is Tao. In this talk Genjo shares how he and Carolyn are facing a long recovery after her neck injury in Hawaii.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the third day of Summer Odayaka 2021 at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores, "What is Buddha?" If we can't find Buddha's spirit in the most ordinary substance or activity, we haven't looked hard enough.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the second day of Summer Odayaka 2021 at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores transcending all barriers between self and other and the natural respect for all of creation which follows.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the first day of Summer Odayaka 2021 at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores who hears the temple bell, becoming the temple bell, and why do we do what we do in practice and daily life.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Aug, 8, 2021 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how Zen Master Unmon Bunen (Yúnmén Wényǎn) knocked hard on Tozan Shusho, which resulted in breakthrough for Tozan.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the July, 11, 2021 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the necessity to be courageous, and do what needs to be done in every moment of our life and death journey.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the final day of Summer Sesshin 2021 at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the great maturity of Zen Master Tokusan Senkan (Deshan Xuanjian) as he meets with some resistance from his senior students.
Genjo Osho on Juneteenth, the second day of Summer Sesshin 2021, gave this Teisho on Case 12 of the Mumonkan. It examines how do we integrate ourselves by listening to our inner sage.
This Teisho on Case 11 of the Mumonkan was given by Genjo Osho on the first day of Summer Sesshin 2021. It examines how do we clear the muddy waters of our mind.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the June, 13, 2021 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the arrogance often associated with spiritual breakthroughs and the sharp discernment of Zen Master Sōzan Honjaku (Caoshan Benji).
Genjo Marinello Osho offered this informal Dharma Talk and Dialogue Sunday evening, May 30, 2021, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. Genjo talks about being both a Zen Buddhist and a Quaker.
Genjo Marinello Osho offered this informal Dharma Talk and Dialogue Sunday evening, May 23, 2021, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. Chobo-Ji's Board has decided that as a temple we join Zen Peacemakers International and Genjo talks about what this means.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the May, 16, 2021 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores pealing back the layers of interference generated by our narrow egoistic perspective.
Genjo Marinello Osho offered this informal Dharma Talk and Dialogue Sunday evening, May 5, 2021, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. Genjo reads from his new book; this talk examines the two inner characters one needs to consult with to do Rinzai Zen koan work.
This podcast is a frank discussion about how our Zen practice is relevant to our lives and living in this troubled world. This dialogue with the Sangha is rather personal and NOT suitable for radio broadcast.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the April, 11, 2021 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores Shunyata, Samadhi and the Tathagata's Heart-Mind.
Genjo Marinello Osho offered this informal Dharma Talk and Dialogue Sunday evening, April 4, 2021, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines the spectrum of awakening, spiritual bypassing and the importance of shadow work.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Dharma Talk Saturday afternoon, April 3, 2021, during the one-day Zoom retreat offered by the Walla Walla Dharma Sangha. This talk explores how in the midst of trouble to let go and let it be.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the third day of Spring Odayaka, 2021. This talk explores how Zen Master Joshu demonstrates everyday heart-mind activity.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the first day of Spring Odayaka. Genjo explores, why do we practice Zen? And how do we nurture Blue Sky Mind?
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the March. 14, 2021 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores juggling the relative, absolute and transcendent perspectives.
Genjo Marinello Osho offered this informal Dharma Talk and Dialogue Sunday evening, Feb. 21, 2021, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines the Ten Precepts and how they are approached from the relative, absolute and transcendent perspectives.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Feb. 14, 2021 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores transcending duality by breaking through the delusions of our ego identity.
Genjo Marinello Osho offered this informal Dharma Talk and Dialogue Sunday evening, Feb. 7, 2021, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines the three Commandments of the Seven Buddhas.
Genjo Marinello Osho offered this informal Dharma Talk and Dialogue Sunday evening, Jan. 31, 2021, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. The foundation of Buddhist practice is the Three Treasures of the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. Genjo explains how each is a treasure and the importance of experientially diving into these aspects of reality.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the third day of Chobo-Ji's Winter 2021 Odayaka. This talk explores Case 2 of The Mumonkan and examines Buddhist Mythology concerning rebirth and the question, "Is an enlightened person subject to causation or not?"
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the second day of Chobo-Ji's Winter 2021 Odayaka. This talk explores Case 2 of The Mumonkan and examines what does it mean to say, "I am not a human being." Can we transcend our species identity?
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the first day of Chobo-Ji's Winter 2021 Odayaka. This talk explores Case 1 of The Mumonkan and examines Zen Master's Joshu's response to the question: Does a Dog have Buddha Nature? This marks the start of another pass by Genjo through the Zen Master Mumon's Gateless Gate.
Genjo Marinello Osho offered this informal Dharma Talk and Dialogue Sunday evening, Jan. 17, 2021, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. Genjo gives a brief introduction to the Song of Zazen by Hakuin Ekaku Zenji.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Jan. 10, 2021 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores Zen Master Rinzai's instructions on the True Person without rank.
Genjo Marinello Osho offered this informal Dharma Talk and Dialogue Sunday evening, Jan. 3, 2021, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. Genjo gives a brief explanation of what Zen practice is all about.
Genjo Marinello Osho offered this informal Dharma Talk and Dialogue Sunday evening, Dec. 20, 2020, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. Genjo gives a brief Guided Meditation for these troubled times.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the third day of Chobo-Ji's Dec. Odayaka. This talk explores "Linji Meets the Old Woman" found in The Hidden Lamp and examines the ten Zen Ox Pictures.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the first day of Chobo-Ji's Dec. Odayaka. This talk explores Case 98 of The Book of Equanimity and examines Zen Master Tozan's essential teaching – Take Heed.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this informal Dharma talk Sunday evening, Nov. 29 2020, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. This talk briefly examines Joshu's Mu and then goes on to focus on the difference between opinions and values.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this informal Dharma talk Sunday evening, Nov. 22, 2020, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines the radical acceptance of the Buddha.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Nov. 2020 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores Case 95 of The Book of Equanimity and examines how the sharpness of Rinzai Zen might be useful in investigating this nation's deep polarization.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this informal Dharma talk Sunday evening, Oct. 25 2020, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines the exploration of Kokoro (Heart-Mind).
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Oct. 2020 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores Case 97 of The Book of Equanimity and examines how do we treat a narcissistic Emperor or President.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Autumn 2020 Odayaka Sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores one way to dive deep into our Nature by dying, breath after breath, on the meditation cushion.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the 2nd day of Autumn 2020 Odayaka Sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores Case 94 of The Book of Equanimity and examines can we serve others even when close to death?
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Sept. 2020 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores Case 92 of The Book of Equanimity and examines how do we hold forth our torch in these trying times.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this informal Dharma talk Sunday evening, Sept. 6, 2020, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines 10 levels of consciousness.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this informal Dharma talk Sunday evening, Aug. 30 2020, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. Chobo-Ji's Seven Practice Modalities fostering samadhi are explored and expanded upon through the dialogue which follows.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Aug 2020 Odayaka Sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores Case 89 of The Book of Equanimity and examines what do we do with our endless delusions.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Aug 2020 Odayaka Sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores Case 88 of The Book of Equanimity and examines how the inconceivable cannot be known but can be felt.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Aug 2020 Odayaka Sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores Case 87 of The Book of Equanimity and examines what will become of the Dharma when the tree falls and the vine withers?
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this informal Dharma talk Sunday evening, Aug. 9, 2020, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. Genjo reads again from his upcoming memoir, this time around Rev. Seiho's ordination in 2015 and difficult BIPOC, white privilege, and patriarchy Sangha issues.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Aug 2020 half-day sit (zazenkai) at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores Case 83 of The Book of Equanimity and examines our inner sage who is not nothing and not something and lives eternally.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this informal Dharma talk Sunday evening, Aug. 2, 2020, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. Genjo reads again from his upcoming memoir, this time on the topics of transference and countertransference in the student teacher relationship.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this informal Dharma talk Sunday evening, July 26, 2020, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines the topics of spiritual maturity, psychological maturity and spiritual bypassing.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this informal Dharma talk Sunday evening, July 19, 2020, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines the Buddhist understanding of Anatta - No-Self, and how to cultivate and make use of this experience.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the July 2020 half-day sit (zazenkai) at Chobo-Ji. It is important to see beyond sounds and shapes to realize the Way, awaken peace of mind and transform excrement into fertilizer. (Note: not sutible for radio broadcast)
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this informal Dharma talk Sunday evening, June 28, 2020, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines the fundamental equality and anti-racism of the historical Buddha's Dharma and Sangha.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the June 2020 half-day sit (zazenkai) at Chobo-Ji. It is not enough to be color-blind; this is only the start of clear seeing. We must see the shadow if injustice and the dust of inequity and be antiracist.
Sam (Koû) Tullman gave this Follower of the Way Dharma talk Sunday evening, June 7, 2020, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines the need for engaged Buddhism in these trying times.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this informal Dharma talk Sunday evening, May 31, 2020, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines the Three Tenets put forth by Roshi Bernie Glassman and the Zen Peacemaker Order and how these tenets can serve us in these troubled times.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this informal Dharma talk Sunday evening, May 24, 2020, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines the ingredients needed for a strong practice
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this informal Dharma talk Sunday evening, May 17, 2020, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines this matter of life and death. Where do we go after death? What is the Great Death? Picture is of Conner Dassa-Holland, 18.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this informal Dharma talk Sunday evening, May 10, 2020, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines the Hakuin Zenji's, The Song of Zazen and the phrase, "Sentient beings are primarily all Buddhas."
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this informal Dharma talk Sunday evening, May 3, 2020, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. This examines the Three Prostrations - Sanpai - and their meaning – Diving into and merging with the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this informal Dharma talk Sunday evening, April 26, 2020, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the key koan: Who is sitting here? Who are we really?
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this informal Dharma talk Sunday evening, April 19, 2020, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how to be unchained to our preferences, opinions and desires, and how to flow more like water as we respond to the circumstances we find in this moment.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this informal Dharma talk Sunday evening, April 12, 2020, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores opening to Blue Sky or Oceanic Mind which helps us deal with our trials and tribulations.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this informal Dharma talk Sunday evening, April 5, 2020, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the importance of fostering the basics of Zen practice during this pandemic.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this informal Dharma talk Sunday evening, March 22, 2020, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. This talk, and the dialogue that follows, explores how to respond to the pandemic from a Zen practice perspective.
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the March 2020 half-day sit (zazenkai) at Chobo-Ji. We must not remain neutral, we must advance from the top of a 100-foot pole, and get our feet muddy working to live life fully in the care of all beings.
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the February 2020 half-day sit (zazenkai) at Chobo-Ji. This case examines the use of esoteric symbols, their importance, their limitations and their misuse.
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the January 2020 half-day sit (zazenkai) at Chobo-Ji. This case examines the three phases of spiritual practice leading to maturity.
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the December 2019 half-day sit (zazenkai) at No Rank Zendo in Portland, OR. When we feel the Permanent Principle, we are "alive and frisky!" Where does this vitality go after we die?
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the seventh day of Rohatsu Sesshin 2019. This talk explores what to bring from sesshin to daily life. We work to combust or digest our stuck places so that we might bring the love of Maitreya into the world.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the sixth day of Rohatsu Sesshin 2019. This talk explores how we requite our filial piety for our parents and teachers, and also explores how to process our loss, pain, sorrow, and primitive craziness.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the fifth day of Rohatsu Sesshin 2019. This talk explores the simile of how our ego is a lot like a monkey looking out at the world and examines the journey of the Ten Zen Ox Pictures.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the middle day of Rohatsu Sesshin 2019. This talk explores how to accept things as they are while going forward with what needs to be done.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the November 2019 half-day sit (zazenkai) at Chobo-Ji. Why is it that cats, dogs, cows and many other animals often know more about love than we do? In this case the five kinds of spiritual blindness are examined.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the October 2019 half-day sit (zazenkai) at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines two kinds of basic instruction (expedients and principles) on how to deal with impediments in zazen.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the sixth day of Autumn Sesshin 2019. This talk explores our ability to see with the same eye and hear with the same ear as Buddha. And examines what keeps us from seeing this way more frequently.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the fifth day of Autumn Sesshin 2019. This talk explores what's needed and expected in koan study. It also examines the Head and Tail of Zen practice - deep perception blended with deep samadhi.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the third day of Autumn Sesshin 2019. This talk explores the downside of Buddhist practice, learning how to sit in the midst of the deepest, fear, regret, doubt, anger, pain, fatigue and not move.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the September Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the importance of mentors and spiritual companions in our life. The heart of Zen has no dependence on words or formulas and everything to do with original insight expressed in daily life with a caring heart.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the August 2019 half-day sit (zazenkai) at Chobo-Ji. Only through maturity does so called "enlightenment" become "no enlightenment."
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the July Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines the fact that we cannot escape our mortality, nor can we escape our deep transcendent nature.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the fifth day of Summer Sesshin 2019. This talk explores Zen Master Joshu's instruction to his disciple Genyo about the necessity of throwing away one's own "enlightenment", so that we can better live a life of simplicity, kindness and doing what needs doing.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the middle day of Summer Sesshin 2019. This talk explores the wide and quick moving expanse of the human condition. This Teisho is very personal and includes explicit language.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the third day of Summer Sesshin 2019. This talk explores Zen Master Ungan's metaphor for The Great Compassionate One - It's like reaching for your pillow.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the June Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the realization of Dharmakaya and what we do with this realization. How do we love all beings, even Donald Trump?
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the June Zazenkai at No Rank Zendo in Portland, OR. This talk explores simple, clear, direct, innocent speech, and also examines our desire for ease of mind.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the May 2019 half-day sit (zazenkai) at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines how we try to point at the ineffable. What does it mean to experience "Just This?"
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the April Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the fact that we have always been complete and that we are never completed. This realization marks the "completion of study."
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Seattle University Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores Shikantaza - the core practice of "Just Sitting" listening gently and attentively to the symphony of now. Shikantaza is a prerequisite to koan study and central to both Soto and Rinzai schools of Zen practice.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the 6th day of Spring Sesshin 2019. This talk explores why many "Zen Masters" and gurus of all kinds fail in the West and also explores how to move beyond realization to maturity.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the 5th day of Spring Sesshin 2019. This talk explores how we are all pushed around by the surface waves of arising and vanishing, coming and going, life and death. The Zen solution is to cultivate a deep keel.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the middle day of Spring Sesshin 2019. This talk explores the four artificial walls that separate us from "enlightenment" and how to dismantle them by listening to our bodies and observing mind.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during Chobo-Ji's, March 2019, zazenkai. This talk explores how Zen masters point and prod us towards finding our own way in this matter of life and death.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on during Chobo-Ji's, Feb. 2019, zazenkai. This talk explores the playfulness of two Zen masters, Ummon and Kempo. Oh that we all could be this sharp and intimate.
This "Follower of the Way" Dharma Talk was given by Peter Shinke Ilgenfritz on January 20, 2019 at Chobo-Ji. Shinke reviews how Zen practice has influenced his life since his first sesshin in 2002 by going over three koans that have most informed his journey.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during Chobo-Ji's, Jan. 2019, zazenkai. This talk explores how to find the path of flowering and individuation beyond ego inflation and deflation. How do we face rejection? What comes after "enlightenment?"
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the No Rank Zendo zazenkai in Dec. 2018. This talk explores the intimacy an open heart-mind and how our discriminating mind gets in our way prior to a breakthrough and then becomes more refined afterwards. This talk also explores the use of koans as can opener to our deep heart-mind, where the "teacher" asks the question and the "student" investigates with the only instruction to do zazen.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the seventh day of Rohatsu Sesshin 2018. This talk explores the shame of attaching to our clarity or awakening. It also explores our deep family relations in or out of sesshin.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the sixth day of Rohatsu Sesshin 2018. This talk explores the use of affirmation and negation in Zen training and the importance of not relying on clarity for everyday openheartedness.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the fifth day of Rohatsu Sesshin 2018. This talk explores the core teaching of the Zen tradition as demonstrated by Zen Master Roso Houn (Luzu Baoyun), a Dharma Heir of Baso Doitsu and Dharma Brother to Nansen and Hyakujo. It also explores how to enter samadhi when exhausted, dull or full of doubt.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the third day of Rohatsu Sesshin 2018. This talk explores the importance of association with a mature teacher to learn how to transcend our haughtiness and how to better give and receive criticism.
In this talk, given during Rohatsu Sesshin, Dec. 3rd 2018, Rinzan Pechovnik Osho examines Hekigonroku (Blue Cliff Record) Case #100, "Haryo's Sword Against Which a Hair is Blown." When asked "What is the sword against which a hair is blown?" Haryo answered, "Each branch of coral embraces the bright moon." Given this, how do we accept and embrace each and every aspect of our life? How do we allow ourselves to see beauty in all things?
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the November, 2018, Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores Case 21 of the Book of Equanimity. This case examines pointing at the moon, eating at the same table, Auschwitz Birkenau, the passing of Tetsugen Bernie Glassman and just sweeping.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the October, 2018, Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores Case 20 of the Book of Equanimity. How do we walk our walk with no knowing, a loving heart-mind and leaving no trace?
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the middle day of Autumn Sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the cases "The Old Woman and the Pure Land" and "Manseong's No Cultivation" from the Hidden Lamp: Stories from 25 Centuries of Awakened Women. This talk examines the difference between attainment and realization.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the third day of Autumn Sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores Case 17 of the Book of Equanimity and examines: "Attach to the smallest distinction however, and heaven and earth are set infinitely apart." Is there such a thing as free-will and choice?
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Sept., 2018, Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores Case 16 of the Book of Equanimity. It examines three of Zen Master Baso's Dharma Heirs and how koans are used in the Rinzai Zen tradition.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Aug. 2018 half-day sit (zazenkai) at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines how to play with the relative, absolute and transcendent, and the importance of bringing our practice out into daily life.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the July, 2018, Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores Case 12 of the Book of Equanimity: Jizo Plants the Field. And examines, the relative, absolute and transcendent views of the Zen tradition.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the sixth day of Summer Sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores Case 11 of the Book of Equanimity: "Ummon's Two Sicknesses," and examines cautions about being attached to "enlightenment."
Abbot Genjo Marinello gave this Teisho during the June, 2018, Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores Case 4 of the Book of Equanimity: The World-Honored One Points at the Earth. And examines, how do we make use of koans, goals and life's problems in the Rinzai tradition.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the May 2918 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk introduces The Book of Equanimity and examines Case 1. What is the best kind of Dharma Talk? No talk at all? Listen and explore the essence of the Buddha's teaching from a Zen perspective.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the April 28, Seattle University Zazenkai, at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines: What is This? Who is Asking? Peeks at the Tathágata's view of the universe. And explores our relationship to each other and native First Peoples. What happens to the Dharma if our species does not survive our adolescence?
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Buddha's Birthday Zazenkai, April 8, at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines the Skillful Means of the person in the role of "teacher." What do teachers know? When do they lie? (This Teisho contains a few words that might not be suitable for broadcast.)
Genjo Marinello gave this Teisho on the middle day of Spring Sesshin, 2018. This talk examines the fact that some of the "Ki" (Zen power) that arises during zazen may well have sexual energy. What do we do with that? How do we deal with the complications?
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during Soen Nakagawa Roshi's Memorial Day Zazenkai, March 11, at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines what makes a good enough teacher or parent, by contrasting the work of Eido Shimano and his Dharma "Father" Soen Nakagawa. This Teisho also explores what does it mean to "listen to the Dharma," be "immersed in the Dharma," or to "expound the Dharma?"
Genjo Marinello gave this Teisho on the 2nd day of Winter Odayaka Sesshin. Dipa Ma was a Twentieth Century Vipassanā teacher who in this case helps us have compassion for perpetrators. This talk was given a few days after the Parkland shooting. How do we go on?
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Feb. 11th, 2017 zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines Uppalavanna's instructions for starting and keeping on the path knowing we will make mistakes. It also explores reincarnation and our collective soulfulness.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Jan. 14th, 2017 zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines our ordinary miraculous powers!
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the sixth day of Rohatsu Sesshin, 2017. This talk explores the wide spectrum of human consciousness, the role of teachers, and the importance of courage and faith in our own innate worthiness.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the third day of Rohatsu Sesshin, 2017. This talk explores the Historical Buddha's development, the importance of offerings, samadhi, breakthroughs and various kinds of oracles.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Nov. 12th, 2017 zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines how do we discern another's spiritual merit and how do we determine to whom to give our attention and resources. (Please note this talk contains some explicit language: Genjo talks about turning our historical and emotional "shit" into spiritual fertilizer. Therefore, strange as it may seem, this talk is not appropriate for radio broadcast in USA.)
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Oct. 14th, 2017 zazenkai in Portland, OR at the No-Rank Zendo. This talk examines being fully realized in lay life and how to care for all beings when it is impossible to save anyone.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Oct. 8th, 2017 half-day sit at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines if it is not the wind, flag or mind that is flapping, what is it? What does it mean to be born free as the wind blows?
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during on the first day of Autumn Sesshin, 2017. This talk examines this matter of life and death from the perspective of both the relative and absolute. Genjo left sesshin the following day to be with his mother in hospice.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Sept. 2017 half-day sit at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines death and other kinds of departures. What is our face before our great-grandparents were born? And after we die? Where do we go? Where can we go?
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the August, 2017 half-day sit at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines how to move beyond the real difficulties and outrage of life in these times to the transcendent love and compassion so needed in this world of hurt. This teisho was given the day after Heather Heyer was run over and killed while joining a protest against white supremacists. Lingzhao was Layman Pang's daughter, and in this case speaks most directly to the the transcendent shining grasses of the ancient masters.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the July 2017 half-day sit at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines what we can know and what we can't. This talk explores what we can learn from deep inquiry in the Zendo if we don't let our busy lives interfere with our meditation.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the six day of Summer Sesshin, 2017. This talk examines Zen monastic training and what does it mean to be an unsui (ordained in the Zen tradition). The Teisho also examines our style of koan practice and how this form of training has the potential to open our heart-mind. Finally this case examines the meaning of Dharma Transmission (Inka) in the Rinzai lineage and the courage it takes to live our Great Vow to care for all beings.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the June, 2017 half-day sit at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines breaking through layers of expectations and attachments from and to parents, teachers, mentors and society.
A Dharma talk given at the occasion of Rinzan Pechovnik's Osho ceremony on May 27th, 2017 at No Rank Zendo in Portland, OR. Rinzan speaks to his own path of practice and how Zen Buddhist practice opens each of us to a spontaneous intuitive and caring response to the call of the world.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during Mother's Day, 2017 half-day sit at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines Genjo's early history with his mother, Hakuin's One Hand Clapping, Asan's two-hand clap response, and the real business of this life and death journey.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the April 9, 2017 half-day sit at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines the use of shouts and blows in the Rinzai tradition and how humility and maturity of a great master can surpass them. It also explores the necessity of communing and harmonizing with Mother Earth.
Genjo Osho gave this teisho on the sixth day of Spring Sesshin, 2017. It examines "The Naga Princess's Enlightenment" as told in the Hidden Lamp. This Teisho explores how Buddhist mythology is used in Zen training.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the March 12, 2017 half-day sit at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines the ordination of women in Buddhism and the courage and determination it takes to confront prejudice and injustice. This talk also explores how to do intense meditation practice with both genders.
Genjo Osho gave this teisho on the last day of Feb. Odayaka Sesshin, 2017. It examines Case 19 of the Mumonkan. What words of Zen Master Nansen broke through Joshu's delusive mind? Nansen said, "How can there be right and wrong in the Tao?" What? No right or wrong? How can that be? Please have a listen.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Feb., 2017 half-day sit at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines how investigating the absolute black void that holds the universe and is the universe has no gender, age, caste, or IQ.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Jan., 2017 half-day sit at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines the our true nature and the absurdity of human prejudice about gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, skin color...
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the last day of Rohatsu, 2016 This case examines death poems, how to face death and why anyone would agree to be abbot of a Zen temple. What three ingredients are essential for Zen training? Who is responsible when the student/teacher relationship falls apart?
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Nov., 2016 half-day sit at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines the recent election, Genjo's trip to India, and the dream of life and death.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Oct., 2016 half-day sit at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines grief, ecstasy, impermanence, and enlightenment as contrasted with maturity.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Sept. 11, 2016 mini-sesshin at Chobo-Ji. It begins with a very telling story of Genjo's trip to NYC in late October of 2001. Iron Grindstone Liu was the principle Dharma Heir to Zen Master Guishan Lingyou (771–854) (Jpn. Isan Reiyū).
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the middle day of August, 2016, Odayaka Sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines what it is to be a positive bodhisattva in this life: offering love that is not dependent on happiness.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Aug, 2016 half-day sit at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines how we make use of suffering our own trails and tribulations in the development of maturity.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the July, 2016 Zazenkai at No-Rank Zendo in Portland, OR. This talk explores what does it mean to "leave home." How does Buddha's wife handle his departure?
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the July, 2016 half-day sit at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines how we learn to be skillful while being alone or facing what feels to be intolerable. Maylie Scott says, "Please don't think anything is out of place."
This Teisho was given by Genjo Marinello on the final day of Summer Sesshin, 2016. Dipa Ma was a Twentieth Century Vipassanā teacher. This talk examines, how do we find fearlessness within fear?
This Teisho was given by Genjo Marinello Osho on the 5th day of Summer Sesshin, 2016. Shotaku was third abbess of Tokei-ji. She fends off an attacker with nothing more than a rolled up piece of paper and a shout. How do we find courage, fearlessness and maturity through Zen practice?
This Teisho was given by Genjo Marinello Osho on the middle day of Summer Sesshin 2016. Master Zhaozhou (Joshu) challenges an Old woman who lives as a farmer. She is so grounded that her wisdom, spontaneity and freedom cannot be hidden.
This Teisho was given by Genjo Marinello Osho on the third day of Summer Sesshin 2016. All of us have aspects known as little devils or hungry ghosts. How do we make use of these aspects in Zen practice? When do these aspects become problematic? What is the fundamental instruction of Zen Practice: Look Look.
This Teisho was given by Genjo Marinello on the second day of Summer Sesshin 2016. What do we see when we look in the mirror? Who are we? Reincarnation? All souls? No soul?
This Teisho was given on the first day of Summer Sesshin 2016. Each Teisho from this sesshin will be posted as a podcast so that listeners can become familiar with the whole arch of a Zen Meditation Retreat. In this Teisho Genjo Marinello reminds listeners what a Zen Sesshin is all about.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the June 2016 half-day sit at Chobo-Ji, the same day as the Orlando massacre. It examines how we must learn to pacify the crazy beast aspect of our sense of self with the infinite or absolute.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the May 2016 half-day sit at Chobo-Ji. It examines the dedication and sacrifices sometimes made to follow the Way, and looks at one of the most beautiful death poems (jisei) ever written.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the April 2016 mini-sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This case examines intimacy and the womb of the universe. This talk contains some sexually explicit language and imagery.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this talk on Sunday April 3, 2016, at Zen-West in Victoria, BC. This Teisho examines Zen Master Joshu's answer on how to deal with the Five Obstacles: desire, anger, sloth, restlessness and doubt. It also examines why we come to Zen practice, and how to drain the generational madness we all carry.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the third day of Spring Sesshin 2016 at Chobo-Ji. It examines, "Punnika and the Brahmans's Purification" from the book Hidden Lamp. In this talk Genjo explores inner slavery to our thoughts, feelings, sensations and personal history.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the March 2016 half-day sit at Chobo-Ji. It examines, "Jiaoan's Sand in the Eye" from the book Hidden Lamp. In this talk Genjo explores "Four Kinds of Blindness" and lessons from his recent surgery.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the February 2016 half-day sit at Chobo-Ji. It examines big and small kenshos (sudden awakenings), Satori, enlightenment, compassionate action and the importance of practice.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the January 10, 2016, Zen Master Rinzai's memorial day mini-sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This case examines two chapters of the Rinzai Roku about "who is listening" and the action of no action, "Buji."
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during Rohatsu Sesshin 2015, eight day retreat at Camp Indianola, on The Flower Hall on Buddha's Birthday. This case shows us that the eye of the beholder is none other than Buddha.
Virginia Myoshin Dunthorne gives a Senior Dharma Talk at Chobo-Ji where she examines all facets of Zen training. She starts with how this essay Prajnaparamita: Transcendental Wisdom – Universal Mind brought her to Zen in her 70s. Then goes on to explore kaleidoscopic experiences (makyo), The Great Silence/Void, samu (work meditation), sesshins, and concludes with a quote from the Diamond Sutra. This talk was given the evening of Oct. 18th, 2015 and Carolyn Josen Stevens introduced Myoshin.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the October, 2015, half-day mini-sesshin at Chobo-Ji, on Ganji’s Family from The Hidden Lamp. This case examines the cascading intimacy of awakening.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the middle day of Autumn Sesshin 2015 at Chobo- Ji. This case examines our adult spiritual rebirth when we first transcend our narrow egoistic perspective.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during a recent three-day sesshin at Lake Chelan, on "Ohashi Awakens in a Brothel" from The Hidden Lamp. This case examines how awakening is often prompted by suffering.
Genjo Marinello Osho led this Dharma Dialogue at Chobo-Ji on August 16th, 2015, exploring thoughts and experiences from attending the Native American Bearing Witness retreat in the Black Hills of SD, Aug. 10-14.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Chobo-Ji half-day mini sesshin given on July 12th, 2015, on Chiyono's No Water, No Moon from The Hiddewn Lamp. This case examines where do we go when we let go completely.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on June 21st, the second day of Summer Sesshin 2015. This talk explores Queen Anoja's encounter and breakthrough with the Historical Buddha as told in the new koan anthology "The Hidden Lamp." Study Questions: What do you seek, truly? And what are you willing to renounce for it? Is it necessary to leave your home in order to find what is within you?
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho at Chobo-Ji's June half-day sit, 2015. This talk explores "The Old Woman of Mount Wutai" - China, Ninth Century, as told in the new collection of women koans, "The Hidden Lamp." This new collection is a very important addition to Zen training that will help balance what has been know as a principally patriarchal tradition.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Chobo-Ji half-day mini sesshin given on May 10th, 2015, on Case 48 of the Mumonkan. The case investigates how to teach in Zen, using Zen Masters Kempo and Unmon as examples.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Chobo-Ji half-day mini sesshin given on April 12th, 2015, on Case 47 of the Mumonkan. The case investigates Tosotsu's Three Barriers. Fundamentally, who are we really?
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on middle day of Spring Sesshin 2015. This talk investigates Case 45 of the Mumonkan, "Who is he?" and explores how "our" mind is seamless with the "Mind" of the universe.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on March 8th, 2014 at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores Case 43 of the Mumonkan, where Zen Master Shuzan asks about his staff. This koan explores classic koan structure of Relative, Absolute and Transcendent. It also briefly examines Tozan's Five Ranks.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on Feb. 1st, 2014 at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores Case 42 of the Mumonkan, where a women sits close to the Buddha seat in deep meditation. This case investigates the importance of innocence and ignorance (No Knowing) as the foundation of practice.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on Jan. 11th, 2015, at Chobo-Ji's mini-sesshin. This talk explores four different kinds of samadhi as described by Zen Master Rinzai and our possible attachment and absorption to these points of view.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on Dec. 2nd, 2014 the third day of Rohatsu Sesshin. This talk explores Case 36 of the Mumonkan, where Zen Master Goso asks: how do you greet a person of the Way without words or silence? Integrating the universal and the personal how do we live this life?
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on Nov. 19th, 2014 at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores Case 33 of the Mumonkan, where Zen Master Baso responds to a questioner. Baso’s response is considered the end of Zen study, but not the end of practice.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on Oct. 12h, 2014 at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores Case 32 of the Mumonkan, where a non-Buddhist questions the Buddha. When does silence trump all other discourse? What does it mean to be a good world citizen?
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on Sept. 29th, 2014 at Chobo-Ji, the third day of Autumn Sesshin. This talk explores Case 29 of the Mumonkan, where the Sixth Chinese Zen Ancestor chastises two monks. The heart of Zen training is not found in what can be said or explained.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on Sept. 14h, 2014 at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores Case 28 of the Mumonkan, where Tokusan examines Zen Master Ryutan. Do we need the Sutras and commentaries or not?
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on Aug. 10h, 2014 at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores Case 27 of the Mumonkan, where Zen Master Nansen examines "Is there any Dharma that has not yet been taught?"
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on July 20h, 2014 at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores Case 26 of the Mumonkan, where Zen Master Hogen examines two monks simultaneously opening the blinds. Who has "it" and who doesn't? Zen master Mumon warns us not to argue about "has" and "has not."
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on June 21st, at Chobo-Ji, the first day of Summer Sesshin 2014. This talk explores Case 1 of the Mumonkan, where master Joshu says "Mu" in response to the question, "Does a Dog have Buddha Nature?" Genjo explores the box of our own making that isolates us from our infinite depth, and how to use our practice to "take a breath of fresh air."
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on June 8th, 2014 at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores Case 20 of the Mumonkan, where master Shogen asks, "Why cannot a man of great strength lift his leg." Genjo explores our innate great strength and great weakness.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on May 35th, 2014 at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores Case 18 of the Mumonkan, where Zen Master Tozan is asked: "What is Buddha?" Genjo explores the three Zen perspectives of Relative, Absolute and Transcendent.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on May 11th, 2014 at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores Case 15 of the Mumonkan, where Tozan gets 60 blows from Unmon. Genjo explores Tozan's dark night of the soul and Unmon's grandmotherly kindness.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on April 6th, 2014 at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores Case 14 of the Mumonkan, where Nasen tragically kills the temple cat. Genjo explores Nasen's heart/mind and the conflict between two polarities of human nature.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the occasion of the middle day of Spring Sesshin 2014. This talk explores Case 12 of the Mumonkan, Zuigan Calls Master, which examines what is meant by Mastery in Zen practice and how do we cultivate and support the process of Mastery.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the occasion of Chobo-Ji's March 2014 mini-sesshin. This talk investigates the actions of Zen Master Sozan (Qinglin Shiqian) and our zazen intentions to be present and commune.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during sesshin at Zenwest in Sooke, BC, Feb. 15, 2014. This talk investigates why we don't attain Buddhahood and why there is nothing to attain.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during Blue Mt. Zendo Rohatsu sesshin, 2013. This talk investigates the actions of Zen Master Joshu pertaining to living an enlightened life and exaimes core fears and core realizations.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the occasion of Chobo-Ji's Jan. 12thh mini-sesshin. This talk explores how we are all primarily Buddhas and how everything is "empty."
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the third day of Chobo-Ji's Rohatsu sesshin, 2013. This talk investigates the actions of Zen Master Rinzai penetrating artificial barriers and hierarchy.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the occasion of Chobo-Ji's Nov. 10th mini-sesshin. This talk was given the day after his return from the Zen Peacemaker's retreat at Auschwitz.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the occasion of Chobo-Ji's Oct. 20th mini-sesshin. This talk investigates The Supreme Meal of meditation, study, sangha, service and livelihood.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the occasion of Chobo-Ji's Oct. 6th mini-sesshin. This talk investigates the Three Tenets that serve as the foundation for the Zen Peacemakers’ organization.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the occasion of the third day Chobo-Ji’s Autumn Sesshin, 2013. This talk investigates Zen Master Rinzai's view of sleeping when tired and having nothing to teach. (Please listen past the end of this Teisho for a message from Genjo Osho.)
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the occasion of Chobo-Ji’s Sept. 8th, 2013 half-day sit. This talk investigates Zen Master Rinzai's view of the Empty Ox and myirad barriers.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the occasion of Chobo-Ji’s August 11, 2013 half-day sit. This talk investigates Zen Master Rinzai's visit to Bodhidharma’s stupa and examines the difference between gratitude and idolization. It also examines how to manifest the light without dependence on expedient means.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the occasion of Chobo-Ji’s July 2013 half-day sesshin. It examines the ninth case of the Anroku section of The Book of Rinzai and concerns Rinzai’s return to summer session and how we requite the gifts we have been given.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the 5th day of Summer Sesshin 2013. It examines Anroku Case 7 of The Book of Rinzai. In this case, Obaku holds up his hoe as the whole universe, and Rinzai takes it from him. Wizardry without any need for a wizard, just be ordinary, caring, insightful and know your limitations and faults.
This Teisho by Genjo Marinello Osho was given at the Chobo-Ji half-day sit on June 9th, 2013. It examines the Rinzairoku-Anroku Chapter 2 where Master Obaku challenges Master Rinzai about the planting of Pine Trees. Why do we do what we do?
Genjo Marinello Osho at Chobo-Ji gave this Teisho on the occasion of the May 12th half-day sit. It explores the first case of the Record of Pilgrimages in the Rinzairoku, which is about Zen Master Rinzai's initial training with his teacher Obaku.
This Teisho was given by Genjo Marinello Osho on the third day of Spring Sesshin 2013. It investigates the importance of wholeness and maturity in spriitual development. Though it can properly be said there is no meaning or purpose in the universe, for human beings it all comes down to relationship, relationship, relationship.
This Teisho by Genjo Marinello Osho was given on the occasion of the March half-day sit at Chobo-Ji. It examines the life of the temple's founding abbot, Genki Takabayashi Roshi as a manifestation of Ordinary Mind is Tao.
This Teisho was given by Genjo Marinello Osho on the third day of Rohatsu Sesshin, Dec. 2012, which investigates the thirty blows of Tokusan Deshan in the Chapter 11 of Cross Examinations in The Book of Rinzai and also looks at one way to make use of the hierarchy found in Zen practice.
This Teisho of Genjo Marinello Osho was given at Bucks County Aikido annual sesshin in October, 2012. It concerns Bodhidharma, Eka Zenji, awakening, Dharma Transmission and Peace of Mind.
This Teisho of Genjo Marinello Osho was given at Bucks County Aikido annual sesshin in October, 2012. It concerns Bodhidharma meeting Emperor Wu, the Cardinal Principle of Zen and the subjects of confidence and authority.
This Teisho was given by Genjo Marinello Osho on the occasion of the September 9th, 2012, half-day sit; it covers the essential Rinzai teaching that there is nothing to attain and the importance of giving full body activity.
On August 19th, 2012, Genjo Osho conducted a Dharma Talk and Dialogue on the "Layers of Awareness" that are accessible to us all when we sit deeply in zazen.
This Teisho by Genjo Marinello Osho was given during the second day of Summer Sesshin 2012 at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines The Book of Rinzai, Jishu, Chapter 19, section 8. It explores Zen lineage, the Golden Rule and cautions not to be fooled by robes.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the occasion of the May 27th half-day sit at Chobo-Ji. It examines a text of Zen Master Rinzai about developing sincere aspiration and transcending movement and stillness.
This teisho was given my Genjo Marinello Osho at Chobo-Ji on Mother's Day, and exaimins the gifts and limitations of Zen practice.
Teisho given by Genjo Marinello Osho at Chobo-Ji on the occasion of the Buddha's Birthday and Easter 2012, examining birth and death.
This Teisho by Genjo Marinello Osho was given on the third day Spring Sesshin 2012, held at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines The Book of Rinzai, Jishu Chapter 19, section 2. This section is about how stundents and teachers test each other.
This Teisho by Genjo Marinello Osho was given during March mini-sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines The Book of Rinzai, Jishu Chapter 19, part 1b. Zen Master Rinzai explains how even being in hell can be like a garden party. Genjo also explains the temple chants, and tells of his relationship with Soen Nakagawa Roshi.
This Teisho by Genjo Marinello Osho was given during Feb. mini-sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines The Book of Rinzai, Jishu Chapter 19, part 1. Zen Master Rinzai expains how your mind and the Mind that embraces the universe are not different.
This Teisho by Genjo Marinello Osho was given on the middle day of this January Rohatsu Sesshin, held at Camp Indianola. This talk examines The Book of Rinzai, Jishu Chapter 17. Zen Master Rinzai tells us, "Do not be deceived by others," follow your true compass.
This Teisho by Genjo Marinello Osho was given at the Dec. 11th half-day sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines The Book of Rinzai, Jishu, the second part of Chapter 15 and exaimins how not be deceived by your illusory companion.
This Teisho by Genjo Marinello Osho was given at the Nov. 13th half-day sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines The Book of Rinzai, Jishu, the first part of Chapter 15 and exaimins the Mother of All Buddhas.
This Teisho by Genjo Marinello Osho was given at the Oct. 23rd half-day sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines The Book of Rinzai, Jishu Chapter 14. Zen Master Rinzai is asked, "What is the buddha-devil?"
This Teisho by Genjo Marinello Osho was given at the Oct. 9th half-day sesshin at Chobo-Ji. He examines The Book of Rinzai, Jishu Chapter 13. Here we learn what defines great maturity on the Way, and how great maturity manifests in daily life.
This Teisho by Genjo Marinello Osho was given on the Sept. 26th the 3rd day of Autumn Sesshin 2011 in the new Practice Center Zendo. It examines a discourse of Rinzai about leaving our burning house, Jishu Chapter 11, part 2. Genjo also explores the term Spiritual Bypassing.
This Teisho by Genjo Marinello Osho was given on the Aug. 14th the last mini-sesshin to be held at Chobo-Ji's Zen House. It examines a seminal discourse of Rinzai about developing True Insight, Jishu Chapter 11.
This Teisho by Genjo Marinello Osho was given at the July 10th half-day sit at Chobo-Ji. It examines the tenth case of Teaching the Assembly in The Book of Rinzai. Rinzai explains, "The Four Views."
This Teisho by Genjo Marinello Osho was given at the June 12th half-day sit at Chobo-Ji. It examines the fifth case of Ascending the High Seat in The Book of Rinzai. Rinzai is responds to the question, "What is the essence of Buddha Dharma?"
This Teisho by Genjo Marinello Osho was given at the June 5th all-day sit at Shobo-Ji in NYC, celebrating Gempo Roshi's memorial day. It examines the eighth case of Ascending the High Seat in The Book of Rinzai. Rinzai asks, "Who deserves to receive offerings?"
This Teisho by Genjo Marinello Osho was given at the May 29th half-day sit at Chobo-Ji. It examines the fourth case of Ascending the High Seat in The Book of Rinzai. This talk explores how boulders can be stuck in the middle of a clear stream.
This Teisho by Genjo Marinello Osho was given at the May 15th half-day sit at Chobo-Ji. It examines the third case of Ascending the High Seat in The Book of Rinzai. Rinzai is speaks of, "The true person without rank."
This Teisho by Genjo Marinello Osho was given at the April 24th half-day sit at Chobo-Ji. It examines the second case of Ascending the High Seat in The Book of Rinzai. Rinzai is asked, "Which one is the true eye?"
This Teisho by Genjo Marinello Osho was given at the April 10th half-day sit at Chobo-Ji. It examines the first case of Ascending the High Seat in The Book of Rinzai. Rinzai is asked, "What is the essence of Buddha-Dharma?"
This Teisho was given by Genjo Marinello Osho on the occasion of the second day of Spring Sesshin 2011. It examines case 45 of the Mumonkan, titled: Who is he? Who do we rely on? Who sees us? Who's counsel do we seek?
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this teisho on the occasion of March half day sit at the ChoboJi Zen Temple in Seattle. This teisho examines the underlining purpose of Zen training and practice.
This Teisho was given on Feb. 13th 2011 at Chobo-Ji by Genjo Marinello Osho. It examines case 43 of the Mumonkan on how to transcend attachment to concepts such as this and that, right and wrong, and how not to confuse the map for the territory.
This Teisho was given on the 6th day of Rohatsu Sesshin 2011 by Genjo Marinello Osho. It examines how we develop peace of mind by facing the walls of our own making. It is drawn from Case 41 of the Mumonkan.
This Teisho was given by Genjo Marinello Osho on the occasion of the Dec. 2010 half-day sit at Chobo-Ji. It concerns how to meet a person of the Tao on the Way. This talk also examines the great need to develop both spiritually and psychologically.
This Teisho given at the Chobo-Ji November half-day sit by Genjo Marinello Osho. This talk investigates this matter of life and death, and our Buddha and "wolf" nature, and asks which is real?
This Teisho was given at the second half day sit in October at ChoboJI by Genjo Marinello. It concerns our efforts to transcend ideas of wisdom, Buddha, Tao, right and wrong and life and death.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the occasion of the early October halfday sit. It concerns Zen Master Baso instructing his monks and is from Case 33 of the Mumonkan or collection of koans called the Gateless Gate.
Teisho given on the 5th day of Autumn Sesshin 2010 at ChoBoJi by Genjo Marinello Osho on Case 31 of the Mumokan concerning Zen Master Joshu and the necessity to go straight on.
This Teisho was given by Genjo Marinello Osho on the occasion of September half-day sit at Chobo-Ji. It is on Case 28 of the Mumonkan and concerns two great masters in the Chinese lineage and looks at arrogance as a symptom of immaturity.
This Teisho was given by Genjo Marinello Osho on the occasion of the August half-day sesshin at the Chobo-Ji Zen Temple in Seattle. This talk investigates case 27 of the Mumonkan or Gateless Gate collection of koans.
This Teisho was given at the July halfday sit at Chobo-Ji by Genjo Marinello Osho on Case 26 of the Mumonkan. This case examines how even when we have "it" we can miss "it."
This Teisho was given on middle day of Summer Sesshin 2010 by Genjo Marinello Osho. It examines our attachment to dulistic thinking and our chimp nature.
This Teisho by Genjo Marinello Osho explores Dharma Transmission, the absolute as infinity and the greatest Zen Masters on the planet, by looking at Case 22 of the Mumonkan.
This Teisho, given by Genjo Marinello Osho on the first case of the Mumonkan, or Gateless Gate collection of koans, titled Joshu's Mu, the first day of Summer Sesshin 2010, explores two of the most common problems encountered in Zen practice related to the absolute (Mu) and impermanence.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the occasion of the June half-day retreat at the Seattle Zen Temple Chobo-Ji. It is on Case 21 of the Mumonkan and examines Zen Master Ummon and his response to What is Buddha?
This Teisho by Genjo Marinello Osho was given at the May 30th half-day sit at Chobo-Ji. It is on Case 20 of the Mumonkan, Gateless Gate collection of koans, and concerns a question of Zen Master Shogen, and examines our capacity to realize Blue Sky Mind.
This Teisho was given Genjo Marinello Osho on May 16h, 2010, half-day sesshin at Dai Bai Zan Cho Bo Zen Ji. It is on the 18th Case of the Mumonkan, Gateless Gate, collection of koans. Zen Master Tozan was asked what is Buddha?
This Teisho was given by Genjo Marinello Osho on the occasion of the April 11th 2010 halfday sesshin. It concerns the 16th case of the Mumonkan or Gateless Gate Collection of koans and addresses why do we do what we do.
This Teisho was given by Genjo Marinello Osho during the 2010 March half day sesshin at Dai Bai Za Cho Bo Zen Temple in Seattle WA. This talk examines the difference between discernment and judgement.
This Teisho was given by Genjo Marinello Osho on the occasion of the February half day sesshin at the Chobo Zen Temple in Seattle WA. It examines the tenth case of the Mumonkan or Gateless Gate collection of Zen koans and investigates what is poverty.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the fifth day of Rohatsu Sesshin 2010. It is on the 8th Case of the Mumonkan or Gateless Gate collection of Zen koans.
This Teisho was given at the December half day retreat at the Seattle Chobo Ji Zen Temple by Genjo Marinello Osho. It exaimens Case 4 of the Gateless Gate, The Foreigner has No Beard and Case 3 or the Book of Equinimity.
Teisho given by Genjo Marinello Osho at the November half day Cho Bo Ji Zen retreat, in Seattle Washington, on Case Three of the Gateless Gate, about 9th century Zen Master Gutei.
This Teisho was given at the October half day sesshin at the Cho Bo Ji Zen Temple in Seattle, WA. Genjo Marinello Osho explains his take on the law of cause and effect, the examined life and the Nobel prize awarded to President Obama.
This Teisho was given on the first day of Autumn Sesshin 2009. In this Dharma Talk Genjo Marinello Osho talks about transcending thoughts of mortality and immortality.
This Teisho was given at the Sept. 2009 half day ChoboJi sesshin. It concerns three turning phrases of Zen Master Joshu, the 1st being Clay Buddhas Cannot Pass Through Water. In this talk Genjo Osho speaks of the three essential ingredients of practice.
This Teisho was given at the half day sesshin of the Dai Bai Zan Cho Bo Zen Tempe in Seattle Washingtion by Genjo Marinello Osho. This talk is on Case 95 of the Hekiganroku, and it involes the one true language of Buddha.
This Teisho was given by Genjo Marinello Osho on the middle day of Summer Sesshin 2009. It includes references to Zen Masters Enkan, Tosu, Setcho, Shifuku, Hofuku, and Hakuin.
This Teisho was given at the halfday June 2009 sesshin by Genjo Marinello Osho, abbot of Dai Bai Zan Cho Bo Zen Ji.I It is on case 89 of the Hekiganroku which is about Zen Master Dogo and his respose to Ungan. What is the importance of a Zen teacher?
Rev. Genjo Marinello gave this Teisho during the Chobo Ji halfday mini sesshin given on May 17th, 2009, on Case 88 of Hekiganroku. The case involves Zen Masters Gensha and Ummon about how to work with one who is deaf, dumb and blind.
Rev. Genjo Marinello gave this Teisho during the Chobo Ji halfday mini sesshin given on April 12th, 2009, on Case 87 of Hekiganroku. The case involves Zen Master Ummon about how medicine and sickness cure each other.
Rev. Genjo Marinello gave this Teisho on the third day of Spring Sesshin 2009 held at the Chobo Ji Zen temple in Seattle. It is on case 83 of the Hekiganroku and concerns the corner stone of any spiritual practice, which is communion.
Teisho by Genjo Marinello Osho on Case 82 of the Hekiganroku given at the half day March 2009 sesshin at Dai Bai Zen Cho Bo Zen Temple in Seatle WA.
This Teisho was given by Genjo Marinello during the mini sesshin for February 2009 at the Dai Bai Zan Cho Bo Zen Temple in Seattle, WA. It is about Zen Master Yakusan and the 81st case of the Hekiganroku.
This Teisho was given on the 5th day of Rohatsu Sesshin 2009. It includes material form the Song of Zazen and Rohatsu Exortation by Hakuin Ekaku Zenji.
This Teisho was given on the third day of Rohatsu Sesshin held at Camp Indianola on the Kitsap peninsula along the eastern shores of Puget Sound. This talk explores how we breakthrough to experience reality just as it is, and the five kinds of blindness
This Teisho was given during the December 2008 half day mini sesshin at the Seattle Zen Temple Dai Bai Zan Cho Bo Zen Ji. The Teisho covers an encounter between a student and Ukyu Osho an disciple of Baso Zenji.
This Teisho on the 74th Case of the Hekiganroku was given on the halfday mini Sesshin November 2008 at the DaiBaiZan ChoBoJi Zen Temple, Seattle, WA. In this case Zen Master Kingyu plays the Holly Fool and brings out the midday meal rice. This Teisho al
This Teisho on the 70th Case of the Hekiganroku was given on the third day of Autumn Sesshin 2008 at the DaiBaiZan ChoBoJi Zen Temple, Seattle, WA. In this case Zen Master Isan asks his monks how they will speak about the inconceivable.
This Teisho on Case 69 of the Hekiganroku was given at the Seattle Zen Temple, ChoBoJi, on Sep. 7th, 2008. Includes information Zen Masters Nanssen, Kisu and Mayoku, and talks about transcending coming and going.
This teisho on case 68 of the Hekiganroku was given at the Seattle Zen Temple, ChoBoJi, on Aug. 10th, 2008. Includes information Zen Masters Kyozan, Sansho and Dogen.
This teisho on case 67 of the Hekiganroku was given at the Seattle Zen Temple, ChoBoJi, on July 13th, 2008. Includes information on the Diamond Sutra and Bodhidarma.
Teisho on Hekiganroku Case 63 given by Genjo Marinello on the third day of Summer Sesshin, 2008, Seattle, WA, ChoBoZenJi.
This Dharma Talk was given at halfday sesshin on June 8 at the Seattle Zen Temple Chobo Ji. In this teisho, Genjo Osho speaks as Zen Master Ummon did of the One Treasure in the universe. It is hidden in mountain form.
This Dharma Talk was given at halfday sesshin on May 18 at the Seattle Zen Temple Chobo Ji. It includes an introduction to the Five Ranks of Tozan.
This Dharma Talk was given by Genjo Marinello Osho, at the halfday mini sesshin on April 13th, 2008, at the Seattle Zen Temple, Dai Bai Zan Cho Bo Zen Ji. It includes inspirations imparted by the 14th Dalai Lama on his recent visit to Seattle.
This Dharma Talk on Case 55 of the Hekiganroku, The Blue Cliff Records, was given on March 9th, 2008 during the temple's half-day mini-Sesshin, in Seattle, WA. This Dharma Talk examines age old questions about life and death.
This Dharma talk was given during Chobo-Ji's half-day mini-sesshin, February 10th, 2008. The text for this talk is the 54th case of the Hekiganroku, Blue Cliff Records and investiagates the question, where do you come from?
This Dharma talk was given on the third day of Rohatsu Sesshin (Winter Zen Intensive), January 6th, 2008. The text for this talk is the 50th case of the Hekiganroku, Blue Cliff Records.
This Dharma Talk was given at the December 2007 Cho Bo Ji mini sesshin. The subject of this talk is Case 49 of the Hekiganroku, in it Zen Master Sansho investigates Zen Master Seppo about The Golden Carp out of the Net.
This Dharma Talk was given by Rev. Claude Anshin Thomas, at the November 2007 Cho Bo Ji mini sesshin. Anshin is a Vietnam Vet who sat with the Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh becoming awake to the devastating and lasting effects of the war and how to make peac
Dharma Talk given by Genjo Marinello Osho at the September mini-sesshin at Dai Bai Zan Cho Bo Zen Temple in Seattle WA, about Zen Master Tozan when he responds to a question about cold an heat by saying Why do you not go to a place where there is no cold or heat?
This Dharma Talk on Case 42 of the Hekiganroku, The Blue Cliff Records, was given on August 12h, during Chobo-jis monthly mini-Sesshin, Seattle, WA. This Dharma Talk includes references to Genjo Osho's childhood catching his first fish.
This Dharma Talk was given at the July mini-sesshin at Chobo-Ji in Seattle WA, by Genjo Marinello on Case 41 one of the Hekiganroku on Zen Master Joshu and the Great Death.
This Dharma Talk on Case 36 of the Hekiganroku (The Blue Cliff Records) was given on June 10h, during Chobo-ji's monthly mini-Sesshin, Seattle, WA. This Dharma Talk includes references to Zen Master Chosha pouncing like a lion.
This Dharma Talk on Case 35 of the Hekiganroku (The Blue Cliff Records) was given on May 13h, during Chobo-ji's monthly mini-Sesshin, Seattle, WA. This Dharma Talk includes talks about Beings of light.
This Dharma Talk on Case 34 of the Hekiganroku (The Blue Cliff Records) was given on March 29th, the 6th day of Chobo-ji's Spring Sesshin, Seattle, WA. This Dharma Talk includes reaching for the Impossible Dream.
This Dharma Talk on Case 29 of the Hekiganroku (The Blue Cliff Records) was given on March 11th, 2007 at Chobo-ji's monthly half-day mini-sesshin, Seattle, WA. This Dharma Talk includes material in honor of Soen Nakagawa Roshi's memorial day.
This Dharma Talk on Case 28 of the Hekiganroku (The Blue Cliff Records) was given on Feb. 11th, 2007 at Chobo-ji's monthly half-day mini-sesshin, Seattle, WA. This Dharma Talk includes thoughts about the passing of temple's mascot, Bruno (Miniature Dachs
This Dharma Talk on Case 25 of the Hekiganroku (The Blue Cliff Records) was given on Jan. 9th, the 5th day of Chobo-ji's Rohatsu Sesshin, Indianola, WA. Included are Zen Master Hakuin's instructions on breathing.
This Dharma Talk on Case 21 of the Hekiganroku (The Blue Cliff Records) was given on Dec. 17th, 2006 at Chobo-ji's monthly half-day mini-sesshin, Seattle, WA. This Dharma Talk includes thoughts about the "Quiet Power" that gives rise to the universe.
This Dharma Talk on Case 20 of the Hekiganroku (The Blue Cliff Records) was given on Nov. 12th, 2006 at Chobo-ji's monthly half-day mini-sesshin, Seattle, WA. This Dharma Talk includes material on "Why did Bodhidarma come from the West?"
This Dharma Talk on Zen Master Gutei and his use of One Finger to represent all of Zen is case 19 of the Hekiganroku given by Genjo Marinello Osho, abbot of the Chobo Ji Zen Temple in Seattle WA.
Dharma Talk by Rev. Genjo Marinello given in 2006 in Case 12 of the Hekiganroku, Zen Master Tozan says Masagin.
Dharma Talk given by Rev. Genjo Marinello in 2006 on Case 11 of the Hekiganroku about Zen Master Obaku and his statement that there are No Zen Teachers.
Dharma Talk given by Genjo Marinello Osho in 2006 on Case 7 of the Hekiganroku, about Zen Master Hogen and his conversation with Echo.
Dharma Talk by Genjo Marinello Osho in 2006 on Case 5 of the Hekiganroku, about Zen Master Seppo and his statement that All the World is a Grain of Rice.
Dharma Talk on Hekiganroku Case 4 given by Genjo Marinello Osho, about young Tokusan visiting Zen Master Isan.
Dharma Talk given by Genjo Marinello Osho on Case 3 of the Hekiganroku about Zen Master Baso and his famous comment Sun Faced Buddha Moon Faced Buddha
Dharma Talk given by Genjo Marinello Osho on the first case of the Hekiganroku (Blue Cliff Records) about Bodhidharma and his response to emperor Wu of Liang who asked What is the first principle of the holy teachings?
This Dharma Talk on Case 45 of the Mumokan (Gateless Gate) about Master Hoen of Tozan who said Shakyamuni and Maitreya are but his servants. Now tell me who is he given by Genjo Marinello Osho at the Chobo Ji Zen temple in Seattle WA.
Dharma Talk given by Genjo Marinello Osho on Case 40 of the Mumokan given during Rohatsu Sesshin 2005.
Dharma Talk given by Genjo Marinello Osho on Case 30 of the Mumokan or Gateless Gate during the Chobo Ji Autumn Sesshin 2005