Chobo-Ji's Zen Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on Oct. 12h, 2014 at Chobo-Ji.  This talk explores Case 32 of the Mumonkan, where a non-Buddhist questions the Buddha.  When does silence trump all other discourse?  What does it mean to be a good world citizen?

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on Sept. 29th, 2014 at Chobo-Ji, the third day of Autumn Sesshin.  This talk explores Case 29 of the Mumonkan, where the Sixth Chinese Zen Ancestor chastises two monks. The heart of Zen training is not found in what can be said or explained.

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?

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on Aug. 10h, 2014 at Chobo-Ji.  This talk explores Case 27 of the Mumonkan, where Zen Master Nansen examines "Is there any Dharma that has not yet been taught?"

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on July 20h, 2014 at Chobo-Ji.  This talk explores Case 26 of the Mumonkan, where Zen Master Hogen examines two monks simultaneously opening the blinds.  Who has "it" and who doesn't? Zen master Mumon warns us not to argue about "has" and "has not."

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on June 21st, at Chobo-Ji, the first day of Summer Sesshin 2014.  This talk explores Case 1 of the Mumonkan, where master Joshu says "Mu" in response to the question, "Does a Dog have Buddha Nature?" Genjo explores the box of our own making that isolates us from our infinite depth, and how to use our practice to "take a breath of fresh air."

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.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on May 35th, 2014 at Chobo-Ji.  This talk explores Case 18 of the Mumonkan, where Zen Master Tozan is asked: "What is Buddha?" Genjo explores the three Zen perspectives of Relative, Absolute and Transcendent.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on May 11th, 2014 at Chobo-Ji.  This talk explores Case 15 of the Mumonkan, where Tozan gets 60 blows from Unmon. Genjo explores Tozan's dark night of the soul and Unmon's grandmotherly kindness.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on April 6th, 2014 at Chobo-Ji.  This talk explores Case 14 of the Mumonkan, where Nasen tragically kills the temple cat. Genjo explores Nasen's heart/mind and the conflict between two polarities of human nature.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the occasion of the middle day of Spring Sesshin 2014.  This talk explores Case 12 of the Mumonkan, Zuigan Calls Master, which examines what is meant by Mastery in Zen practice and how do we cultivate and support the process of Mastery.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the occasion of Chobo-Ji's March 2014 mini-sesshin.  This talk investigates the actions of Zen Master Sozan (Qinglin Shiqian) and our zazen intentions to be present and commune.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during sesshin at Zenwest in Sooke, BC, Feb. 15, 2014.  This talk investigates why we don't attain Buddhahood and why there is nothing to attain.

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.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the occasion of Chobo-Ji's Jan. 12thh mini-sesshin.  This talk explores how we are all primarily Buddhas and how everything is "empty."

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the third day of Chobo-Ji's Rohatsu sesshin, 2013.  This talk investigates the actions of Zen Master Rinzai penetrating artificial barriers and hierarchy.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the occasion of Chobo-Ji's Nov. 10th mini-sesshin.  This talk was given the day after his return from the Zen Peacemaker's retreat at Auschwitz.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the occasion of Chobo-Ji's Oct. 20th mini-sesshin.  This talk investigates The Supreme Meal of meditation, study, sangha, service and livelihood.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the occasion of Chobo-Ji's Oct. 6th mini-sesshin.  This talk investigates the Three Tenets that serve as the foundation for the Zen Peacemakers’ organization.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the occasion of the third day Chobo-Ji’s Autumn Sesshin, 2013.  This talk investigates Zen Master Rinzai's view of sleeping when tired and having nothing to teach. (Please listen past the end of this Teisho for a message from Genjo Osho.)