Chobo-Ji's Zen Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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."

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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. Do you appreciate these podcasts? If so please consider a $1 contrabution to Chobo-Ji's Paypal account,  rating this program  (follow link to your Apple Podcast App) or writtin...

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. Do you appreciate these podcasts? If so please consider a $1 contrabution to Chobo-Ji's Paypal account,  rating this program  (follow link to your Ap...

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. Do you appreciate these podcasts? If so please consider a $1 contrabution to Chobo-Ji's Paypal account,  rating this program  (follow link to your Apple Podcast App) or writting a positive review.  ...

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. Do you appreciate these podcasts? If so please consider a $1 contrabution to Chobo-Ji's Paypal account,  rating this program  (follow link to your Apple Podcast App) or writting a positive review.  Thank you.

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? Do you appreciate these podcasts? If so please consider a $1 contrabution to Chobo-Ji's Paypal account,  rating this program  (follow link to your Apple Podcast App) or wr...

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.

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.

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.