Chobo-Ji's Zen Podcast

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