Chobo-Ji's Zen Podcast

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.   

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 h ierarchy found in Zen practice . 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This teisho was given my Genjo Marinello Osho at Chobo-Ji on Mother's Day, and exaimins the gifts and limitations of Zen practice.

Teisho given by Genjo Marinello Osho at Chobo-Ji on the occasion of the Buddha's Birthday and Easter 2012, examining birth and death.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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?"

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.