The No-Rank Zendo Podcast

Rinzan Osho gave the following Teisho on January 14th, 2022, closing day of No-Rank Zendo's Rohatsu Sesshin examining Case 19 of the Mumonkan: "Orindary Mind is Tao." We do the hard work of spiritual practice to find the mystery lies in all things already surrounding us and our very natural, caring attention to them.

Rinzan Osho gave the following Teisho on January 13th, 2022, on day 6 of No-Rank Zendo's Rohatsu Sesshin examining Case 77 of the Hekiganroku: "Ummon's 'A Sesame Bun.'" We long for more complete intimacy with our lives. When the membrane that separates us falls away, we are complete and unseparated.

Rinzan Osho gave the following Teisho on January 12th, 2022, on day 5 of No-Rank Zendo's Rohatsu Sesshin examining Case 76 of the Hekiganroku: "Tanka's 'Have You Had Your Dinner?'" We work at removing the ego membrane that compels a sense of separateness from the world. Practice brings us closer into intimacy with the great mystery and unknowblae it.

Rinzan Osho gave the following Teisho on January 11th, 2022, on day 4 of No-Rank Zendo's Rohatsu Sesshin examining The Hidden Lamp: "Zhaozhou and the Old Woman's Obstacle." We want to move past hardships, but it is our very hardships that open us up to the wonder of all things and our heart of caring for others.

Rinzan Osho gave the following Teisho on January 10th, 2022, on day 3 of No-Rank Zendo's Rohatsu Sesshin examining Case 75 of the Hekiganroku: "Ukyu's Unfair Blows." The relationship between host and guest exists everywhere. While the teacher is the "host" to a "student," we are all guests on this earth. What is the proper comportment of a host and guest? What is it when host truly meets host?

Rinzan Osho gave the following Teisho on January 9th, 2022, on day 2 of No-Rank Zendo's Rohatsu Sesshin excamining Case 74 of the Hekiganroku: "Kingyu Oshoi and the Rice Pail." How do we cultivate self-mastery and inner peace? How do we enter the subtle and mysterious field where a sense of separated self falls away?