Chobo-Ji's Zen Podcast

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?

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the May 2016 half-day sit at Chobo-Ji.  It examines the dedication and sacrifices sometimes made to follow the Way, and looks at one of the most beautiful death poems ( jisei ) ever written. 

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the April 2016 mini-sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This case examines intimacy and the womb of the universe. This talk contains some sexually explicit language and imagery.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this talk on Sunday April 3, 2016, at Zen-West in Victoria, BC. This Teisho examines Zen Master Joshu's answer on how to deal with the Five Obstacles: desire, anger, sloth, restlessness and doubt. It also examines why we come to Zen practice, and how to drain the generational madness we all carry. 

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the third day of Spring Sesshin 2016 at Chobo-Ji.  It examines, "Punnika and the Brahmans's Purification" from the book Hidden Lamp . In this talk Genjo explores inner slavery to our thoughts, feelings, sensations and personal history.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the March 2016 half-day sit at Chobo-Ji.  It examines, "Jiaoan's Sand in the Eye" from the book Hidden Lamp . In this talk Genjo explores "Four Kinds of Blindness" and lessons from his recent surgery.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the February 2016 half-day sit at Chobo-Ji.  It examines big and small kenshos (sudden awakenings), Satori, enlightenment, compassionate action and the importance of practice.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the January 10, 2016, Zen Master Rinzai's memorial day mini-sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This case examines two chapters of the Rinzai Roku about "who is listening" and the action of no action, "Buji."

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during Rohatsu Sesshin 2015, eight day retreat at Camp Indianola, on The Flower Hall on Buddha's Birthday. This case shows us that the eye of the beholder is none other than Buddha.

Virginia Myoshin Dunthorne gives a Senior Dharma Talk at Chobo-Ji where she examines all facets of Zen training.  She starts with how this essay Prajnaparamita: Transcendental Wisdom – Universal Mind brought her to Zen in her 70s. Then goes on to explore kaleidoscopic experiences (makyo), The Great Silence/Void, samu (work meditation), sesshins, and concludes with a quote from the Diamond Sutra.  ...

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the October, 2015, half-day mini-sesshin at Chobo-Ji, on Ganji’s Family from The Hidden Lamp. This case examines the cascading intimacy of awakening.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the middle day of Autumn Sesshin 2015 at Chobo- Ji. This case examines our adult spiritual rebirth when we first transcend our narrow egoistic perspective.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during a recent three-day sesshin at Lake Chelan, on "Ohashi Awakens in a Brothel" from The Hidden Lamp . This case examines how awakening is often prompted by suffering.

Genjo Marinello Osho led this Dharma Dialogue at Chobo-Ji on August 16th, 2015, exploring thoughts and experiences from attending the Native American Bearing Witness retreat in the Black Hills of SD, Aug. 10-14.

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.   

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?

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.

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.

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?

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.