Chobo-Ji's Zen Podcast

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).