Chobo-Ji's Zen Podcast

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.

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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?

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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."

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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.

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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.