Chobo-Ji's Zen Podcast

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.

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.

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."

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?"

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?"

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.

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."

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?"

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?"

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?

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.

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.

  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.  

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.  

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?

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.  

  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.  

  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.  

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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. 

  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?