Chobo-Ji's Zen Podcast
Genjo Marinello
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Rinzai Zen Dharma Talks given at the Seattle Zen Temple Dai Bai Zan Cho Bo Zen Ji or other locations associated with Chobo-Ji.
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Mar 12, 2023
Hekiganroku - Case 23
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the March 12, 2023, Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines the endless spiritual journey beyond awakening.
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Feb 26, 2023
Hekiganroku - Case 22
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the final day of Winter Odayaka Sesshin, 2023. This talk explores what Zen calls the Great Death.
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Feb 25, 2023
Hekiganroku - Case 21
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.
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Feb 24, 2023
Hekiganroku - Case 20
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?
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Feb 12, 2023
Hekiganroku - Case 19
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?
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Jan 27, 2023
Khujjuttara Teaches the Dharma
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the third day of the 2023 Sesshin in Germany. In this version, the excellent German translation was deleted to provide easy listing for the American audience. This talk explores what is deep freedom?
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Jan 8, 2023
Hekiganroku - Case 18
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.
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Jan 7, 2023
Intimate Infinite Book Launch
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.
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Dec 11, 2022
Ordinary Mind Rohatsu 2022
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.
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Dec 10, 2022
Hekiganroku - Case 17
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."
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Dec 9, 2022
Hekiganroku - Case 16
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.
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Dec 8, 2022
Hekiganroku Cases 14 & 15
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.
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Dec 7, 2022
Ling's Question
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.
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Dec 6, 2022
Joshu says, "Wash Your Bowls"
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.
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Dec 5, 2022
Hekiganroku - Case 13
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.
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Dec 4, 2022
Speaking Truth to Power
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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Nov 19, 2022
Hekiganroku - Case 12
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.
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Oct 9, 2022
Hekiganroku - Case 10
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!
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Oct 8, 2022
Emptiness - No Holiness
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?
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Sep 29, 2022
Hekiganroku – Case 11
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.
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Sep 28, 2022
Hekiganroku - Case 9
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.
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Sep 26, 2022
Hekiganroku - Case 8
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.
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Sep 25, 2022
Hekiganroku - Case 7
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.
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Sep 24, 2022
How to Soak in the Intimate Infinite
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.
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Sep 11, 2022
Hekiganroku - Case 6
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?
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Aug 21, 2022
Hekiganroku - Case 5
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.
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Aug 20, 2022
Hekiganroku - Case 4
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.
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Aug 19, 2022
Hekiganroku - Case 3
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.
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Aug 14, 2022
Hekiganroku - Case 2
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.
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Jul 10, 2022
Hekiganroku - Case 1
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.
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Jun 30, 2022
One Way to Nirvana
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.
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Jun 29, 2022
Tosotsu's Three Koan Barriers
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.
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Jun 28, 2022
Hakuin and the Old Woman
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.)
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Jun 27, 2022
Step Off A 100ft Pole
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)
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Jun 26, 2022
Who Inspires All Buddhas
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?
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Jun 25, 2022
Bodhicitta
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.
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Jun 12, 2022
Basho and a Stick
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.
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May 22, 2022
Shuzan and a Staff
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.
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Apr 28, 2022
A Woman Comes Out of Meditation
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.
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Apr 10, 2022
The Origin of Mind
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?
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Apr 1, 2022
Ordinary Life and the Enlightened Life
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.
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Mar 31, 2022
Kicking Over the Pitcher, Spring 2022
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.
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Mar 30, 2022
Ummon Says "You Have Missed It!"
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.
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Mar 29, 2022
Seven Wise Women in the Charnel Ground
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.
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Mar 28, 2022
A Buffalo Passes Through
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.)
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Mar 26, 2022
Mu Spring 2022
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?
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Mar 20, 2022
Four Great Vows
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.
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Mar 13, 2022
Meeting a Follower of the Way
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?
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Mar 12, 2022
Sen-Jo and Her Soul Are Separated
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?"
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Mar 6, 2022
Heavy Heart
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.
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Feb 20, 2022
Wisdom is Not Tao
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.
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Feb 19, 2022
No Mind, No Buddha
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.
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Feb 18, 2022
A Non-Buddhist Questions the Buddha
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?"
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Feb 13, 2022
Joshu Saw Through the Old Woman
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.
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Jan 16, 2022
Baso says, Mind is Buddha
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.)
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Dec 11, 2021
Neither the Wind Nor the Flag
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?
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Dec 10, 2021
Rytuan and Tokusan in Darkness
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?"
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Dec 9, 2021
Neither Mind nor Buddha or Beings
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.
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Dec 6, 2021
Two Monks Rolled Up the Bamboo Blinds
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.
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Dec 4, 2021
Mu Rohatsu 2021
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.
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Nov 14, 2021
Dream Reality
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?
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Oct 17, 2021
Ri-Bi Relativity
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?
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Sep 30, 2021
Think Neither Good Nor Evil
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.
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Sep 29, 2021
Kasho and Ananda
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.
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Sep 28, 2021
Patacara
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.
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Sep 27, 2021
Kanshiketsu!
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.
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Sep 26, 2021
A Woman of Great Strength
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.
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Sep 25, 2021
Autumn Sesshin Mu
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.
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Sep 19, 2021
Hei Jo Shin
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.
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Aug 22, 2021
Tozan's Three Pounds of Flax
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.
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Aug 21, 2021
The National Teacher Calls Three Times
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.
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Aug 20, 2021
Bell-Sound and Priest's Robe
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.
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Aug 8, 2021
Tozan Gets Sixty Blows
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.
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Jul 11, 2021
Nansen Kills a Cat
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.
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Jun 20, 2021
Tokusan Carried His Bowls
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.
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Jun 19, 2021
Zuigan Calls Master
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.
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Jun 18, 2021
Joshu Investigates Two Hermits
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.
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Jun 13, 2021
Master Sozan's Discernment
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).
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May 30, 2021
Quaker and Zen?
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.
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May 23, 2021
Joining Zen Peacemakers International
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.
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May 16, 2021
Daitsu Chisho Buddha
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.
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May 9, 2021
Working with Koans
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.
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Apr 18, 2021
How is Our Practice Relevant?
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.
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Apr 11, 2021
Mumonkan Case 8
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.
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Apr 4, 2021
Spectrum of Awakening and Facing our Shadow
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.
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Apr 3, 2021
Resilience through Tough Times
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.
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Mar 28, 2021
Joshu says, "Wash your bowl"
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.
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Mar 26, 2021
Kyogen's "Man up a Tree"
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?
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Mar 14, 2021
Bodhidharma Has No Beard
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.
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Feb 21, 2021
Ten Precepts
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.
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Feb 14, 2021
Gutei Raises a Finger
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.
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Feb 7, 2021
The Three Commandments
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.
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Jan 31, 2021
Diving Into The Three Treasures
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.
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Jan 24, 2021
Hyakujo's Fox - Part 2
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?"
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Jan 23, 2021
Hyakujo's Fox - Part 1
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?
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Jan 22, 2021
Does a Dog have Buddha Nature
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.
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Jan 17, 2021
Song of Zazen
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.
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Jan 10, 2021
RinzaiRoku Jodo Chapter 3
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.
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Jan 3, 2021
Namu Dai Bo Sa
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.
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Dec 20, 2020
Guided Mediation
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.
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Dec 6, 2020
Driving the Ox
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.
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Dec 4, 2020
Tozan's Take Heed
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.
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Nov 29, 2020
Values vs Opinions
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.
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Nov 22, 2020
Transgender Day of Remembrance
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.
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Nov 8, 2020
Rinzai's One Stroke
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.
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Oct 25, 2020
Kokoro
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).
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Oct 11, 2020
Emperor Ko's Cap
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.
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Sep 27, 2020
Kyuho's Disapproval
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.
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Sep 26, 2020
Tozan's Illness
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?
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Sep 13, 2020
Ummon's One Treasure
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.
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Sep 6, 2020
Ten Levels of Consciousness
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.
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Aug 30, 2020
Seven Practice Modalities
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.
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Aug 16, 2020
Tozan's No Grass
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.
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Aug 15, 2020
The Shurangama's Unseen
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.
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Aug 14, 2020
Sozan's With or Without
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?
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Aug 9, 2020
Rev. Seiho's Ordination
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.
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Aug 9, 2020
Dogo's Nursing
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.
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Aug 3, 2020
Transference and Countertransference
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.
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Jul 27, 2020
Spiritual Bypassing
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.
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Jul 19, 2020
Anatta
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.
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Jul 12, 2020
Ummon's Sounds and Shapes
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)
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Jun 28, 2020
Radical Sangha
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.
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Jun 14, 2020
Gensha Comes to the Province
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.
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Jun 7, 2020
Engaged Buddhism
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.
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May 31, 2020
Three Tenets
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.
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May 24, 2020
Great Faith Great Doubt Great Determination
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
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May 17, 2020
Where Do We Go?
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.
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May 10, 2020
Primarily Buddha
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."
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May 3, 2020
Three Prostrations
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.
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Apr 26, 2020
Who is this?
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?
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Apr 19, 2020
Verses on the Faith Mind
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.
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Apr 12, 2020
Sunday Dharma Talk - Real, Apparent, Transcendent & Delusions
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.
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Apr 5, 2020
Back to Basics
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.
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Mar 22, 2020
COVID-19 and Zen Practice
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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Mar 8, 2020
Chosha Advances a Step
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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Feb 3, 2020
Kyozan Holds His Own
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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Jan 12, 2020
Shuzan's Three Phrases
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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Dec 14, 2019
Zuigan's Permanent Principle
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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Dec 7, 2019
Hogen's Substance and Name
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.
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Dec 6, 2019
Sozan's Requited Filial Piety
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.
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Dec 5, 2019
Chuyu's Monkey
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.
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Dec 4, 2019
The Woman Lets It Be
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.
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Nov 10, 2019
Nansen's Cats and Cows
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.
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Oct 18, 2019
Kassan's Slashing Sword
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.
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Sep 26, 2019
The Avatamsaka Sutra's Wisdom
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.
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Sep 25, 2019
Kyuho's Head and Tail
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.
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Sep 23, 2019
Shuzan's New Bride
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.
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Sep 8, 2019
Shisho's Transmission
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.
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Aug 11, 2019
Beiko's No Enlightenment
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."
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Jul 14, 2019
Seirin's Deadly Snake
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.
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Jun 26, 2019
Genyo's One Thing
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.
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Jun 25, 2019
Mishi's White Rabbit
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.
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Jun 24, 2019
Ungan's Great Compassionate One
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.
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Jun 9, 2019
Sozan's Dharmakaya
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?
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Jun 8, 2019
Hogen's "By Boat or Land"
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.
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May 19, 2019
Tozan Offers to the Essence
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?"
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Apr 14, 2019
Tokusan's Completion of Study
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."
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Apr 6, 2019
The Sutra of Complete Awakening
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.
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Mar 28, 2019
Koyo's Garuda Bird
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.
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Mar 27, 2019
Razan's Arising and Vanishing
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.
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Mar 26, 2019
The Old Women's Enlightenment
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.
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Mar 10, 2019
Rakuho's Last Moments
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.
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Feb 10, 2019
Ummon's White and Black
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.
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Jan 20, 2019
Shinke's Dharma Talk
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.
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Jan 13, 2019
Rakuho's Acquienscence
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?"
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Dec 15, 2018
Kyozan's State of Mind
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.
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Dec 8, 2018
Gokoku's Three Shames
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.
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Dec 7, 2018
Kyozan Points to Snow Lion
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.
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Dec 6, 2018
Roso Faces the Wall
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.
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Dec 4, 2018
Ganto's Bow and Shout
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.
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Dec 3, 2018
Haryo's Sword Against Which a Hair is Blown
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?
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Nov 18, 2018
Ungan Sweeps and Tetsugen Passes
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.
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Oct 14, 2018
Not Knowing is Most Intimate
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?
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Sep 25, 2018
Manseong's No Cultivation
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.
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Sep 24, 2018
Hogen's Hair's Breadth
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?
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Sep 9, 2018
Mayoku Thumps His Staff
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.
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Aug 12, 2018
Kyōzan Plants His Mattock
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.
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Jul 8, 2018
Plant the Field
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.
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Jun 28, 2018
Enlightenment?
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."
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Jun 10, 2018
Buddha and Indra
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.
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May 6, 2018
The World-Honored One Ascends the Platform
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.
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Apr 28, 2018
Mu and Diamond Sutra
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?
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Apr 8, 2018
Darlene Chohen's Skillful Means
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.)
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Mar 27, 2018
Fish-Basket Kuan Yin
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?
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Mar 11, 2018
Sona's Mother and the Thieves
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?"
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Feb 17, 2018
Dipa Ma and the Thief
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?
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Feb 11, 2018
Uppalavana and the Precepts
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.
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Jan 14, 2018
Miraculous Powers
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Jan. 14th, 2017 zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines our ordinary miraculous powers!
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Dec 8, 2017
Punna's Offering
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.
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Dec 5, 2017
Sujata's Offering
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.
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Nov 12, 2017
Faxiang's Recognition
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.)
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Nov 3, 2017
LingZhao's Helping
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.
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Oct 8, 2017
Miaoxin's Banner
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?
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Sep 23, 2017
Mu Autumn Sesshin 2017
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.
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Sep 10, 2017
Miaodao's Falling into the Hole
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?
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Aug 13, 2017
Lingzhao's Shining Grasses
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.
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Jul 9, 2017
The Old Woman and Naropa
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.
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Jun 22, 2017
Kakuzan Shido's Dagger
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.
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Jun 11, 2017
Satsuma Sits on Lotus Sutra
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.
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May 27, 2017
Bell Sounds and Priest's Robes
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.
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May 14, 2017
Asan Claps Both Hands
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.
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Apr 9, 2017
Ziyong's Earth
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.
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Mar 30, 2017
The Naga Princess's Enlightenment
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.
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Mar 12, 2017
Mahapajapati Opens the Door
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.
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Feb 26, 2017
No Right or Wrong in the Tao
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.
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Feb 12, 2017
Tara's Vow
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.
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Jan 8, 2017
Goddess's Transformation
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...
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Dec 10, 2016
Asan's Dewdrop
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?
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Nov 13, 2016
Ziyoung's Last Teaching
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.
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Oct 23, 2016
Satsuma Weeps
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.
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Sep 11, 2016
Iron Grindstone
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).
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Aug 27, 2016
Ikkyu and Kannon
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.
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Aug 14, 2016
Bhadda and Mahakassapa
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.
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Jul 31, 2016
Yasodharas Path
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?
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Jul 14, 2016
Maylie Scott Meets Loneliness
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."
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Jun 30, 2016
Dipa Ma's Fearless Daughters
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?
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Jun 29, 2016
Shohaku's Paper Sword
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?
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Jun 28, 2016
Old Woman and the Tiger
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.
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Jun 27, 2016
Yoshihime's Look Look
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.
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Jun 26, 2016
The Zen Mirror of Tokeiji
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?
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Jun 25, 2016
Joshu's Mu - Summer 2016
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.
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Jun 12, 2016
Zongchi and Bodhidharma's Flesh
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.
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May 8, 2016
Ryonen Scars Her Face
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.
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Apr 10, 2016
Miaozong's Dharma Interview
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.
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Apr 3, 2016
Zhaozhou and the Old Woman's Obstacles
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.
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Mar 21, 2016
The Slave Punnika
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.
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Mar 13, 2016
Four Kinds of Blindness
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.
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Feb 21, 2016
Not Bigger Not Smaller
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.
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Jan 10, 2016
Essence of Zen Master Rinzai
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."
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Dec 31, 2015
The Flower Hall
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.
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Oct 18, 2015
Essence of Zen Practice
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.
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Oct 11, 2015
Cascading Intimacy
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.
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Sep 29, 2015
Qiyutan Gives Birth
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.
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Sep 18, 2015
Ohashi Awakens in a Brothel
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.
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Aug 16, 2015
Native American Bearing Witness Retreat
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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Jul 12, 2015
No Water No Moon
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.
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Jun 21, 2015
Anoja Seeks Self
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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Jun 14, 2015
The Old Woman
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.
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May 10, 2015
Another Way Up
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.
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Apr 12, 2015
Three Barriers
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?
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Mar 24, 2015
No Fence - Just Hug
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.
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Mar 8, 2015
Shuzan's Staff
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.
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Feb 1, 2015
Innocence and Ignorance
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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Jan 11, 2015
Four Kinds of Samadhi
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.
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Dec 2, 2014
Meeting a Person of the Way
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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Nov 9, 2014
No Mind No Budda
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.
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Oct 12, 2014
A non-Buddhist
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?
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Sep 29, 2014
Neither Wind nor Flag
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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Sep 14, 2014
Well Known Ryutan
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?
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Aug 10, 2014
Neither Mind Nor Buddha
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?"
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Jul 20, 2014
Two Monks Rolled Up the Bamboo Blinds
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."
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Jun 21, 2014
Joshu's Mu
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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Jun 8, 2014
A Man or Great Strength
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.
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May 25, 2014
Three Pounds of Flax
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.
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May 11, 2014
Tozan gets Sixty Blows
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.
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Apr 6, 2014
Nansen Kills a Cat
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.
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Mar 25, 2014
Oh Master
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.
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Mar 9, 2014
Seizei a Poor Monk
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.
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Feb 15, 2014
Daitsu Chiso Buddha
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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Jan 21, 2014
Wash Your Bowls
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.
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Jan 12, 2014
The Foreigner has No Beard
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."
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Dec 3, 2013
No Barriers
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.
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Nov 10, 2013
Auschwitz Reflections
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.
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Oct 20, 2013
Socially Engaged Buddhism Part 2
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.
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Oct 6, 2013
Socially Engaged Buddhism
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.
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Sep 23, 2013
Sleep when Tired
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.)
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Sep 8, 2013
Empty Ox & Myriad Barriers
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.
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Aug 11, 2013
Bodhidharma's Stupa
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.
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Jul 14, 2013
Requiting Beneficence
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.
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Jun 26, 2013
Insight but No Wizard
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.
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Jun 9, 2013
Planting Pine Trees
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?
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May 12, 2013
Grandmotherly Kindness
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.
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Mar 25, 2013
Relationship - Relationship - Relationship
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.
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Mar 10, 2013
Ordinary Genki
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.
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Dec 4, 2012
Thirty Blows of Tokusan
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.
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Oct 7, 2012
Bodhidharma and Peace of Mind
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.
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Oct 6, 2012
Emptiness No Holiness
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.
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Sep 9, 2012
Full Body Activity
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.
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Aug 19, 2012
Layers of Awareness
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.
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Jun 24, 2012
Don't be Fooled by Robes
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.
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May 27, 2012
Transcending Movement and Stillness
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.
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May 13, 2012
Transcending Our Fears
This teisho was given my Genjo Marinello Osho at Chobo-Ji on Mother's Day, and exaimins the gifts and limitations of Zen practice.
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Apr 8, 2012
Buddha's Birthday
Teisho given by Genjo Marinello Osho at Chobo-Ji on the occasion of the Buddha's Birthday and Easter 2012, examining birth and death.
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Mar 26, 2012
Host and Guest Test Each Other
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.
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Mar 11, 2012
Life as a Garden Party
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.
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Feb 12, 2012
Your mind and Mind are not different
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.
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Jan 4, 2012
Do Not be Deceived by Others
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.
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Dec 11, 2011
Your Illusory Companion
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.
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Nov 13, 2011
Mother of all Buddhas
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.
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Oct 23, 2011
What is the Buddha-Devil?
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?"
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Oct 9, 2011
Great Maturity
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.
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Sep 26, 2011
Like a Burning House
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.
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Aug 14, 2011
True Insight
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.
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Jul 10, 2011
The Four Views
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."
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Jun 12, 2011
What is the Essence of Buddha Dharma?
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?"
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Jun 5, 2011
Who Deserves to Receive Offerings?
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?"
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May 29, 2011
Boulders stuck in the Stream of Dharma
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.
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May 15, 2011
The True Person without Rank
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."
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Apr 24, 2011
Which is the True Eye?
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?"
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Apr 10, 2011
Rinzai Roku Jodo Capter 1
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?"
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Mar 27, 2011
Who_is_he.m4a
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?
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Mar 13, 2011
Basho and his Staff
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.
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Feb 13, 2011
Shuzan and a Staff
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.
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Jan 8, 2011
Bodhidharma and Peace of Mind
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.
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Dec 12, 2010
Meeting a Person of the Tao
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.
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Nov 14, 2010
Senjo and her Soul are Separated
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?
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Oct 24, 2010
Wisdom is not Tao
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.
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Oct 10, 2010
No Mind No Buddha
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.
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Sep 29, 2010
Joshu Sees Through the Old Woman
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.
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Sep 12, 2010
Well Known Ryutan
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.
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Aug 8, 2010
Neither Mind nor Buddha
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.
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Jul 11, 2010
Two Monks Rolled up the Blinds
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."
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Jun 29, 2010
Think Neither Good Nor Evil
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.
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Jun 28, 2010
Kasho and the Flag Pole
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.
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Jun 26, 2010
Impermanence and Mu
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.
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Jun 13, 2010
Kanchiketsu
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?
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May 30, 2010
A Man of Great Strength
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.
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May 16, 2010
Three Pounds of Flax
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?
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Apr 11, 2010
Bell and Robe
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.
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Mar 14, 2010
Joshu sees Two Hermits
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.
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Feb 14, 2010
A Poor Monk
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.
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Jan 7, 2010
Keichu Makes Carts
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.
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Dec 13, 2009
The Foreigner has No Beard
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.
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Nov 8, 2009
Gutei Raises a Finger
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.
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Oct 11, 2009
Hyakujo and a Fox
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.
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