Chobo-ji's Zen Podcast

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the October, 2018, Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores Case 20 of the Book of Equanimity. How do we walk our walk with no knowing, a loving heart-mind and leaving no trace?

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the middle day of Autumn Sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the cases "The Old Woman and the Pure Land" and "Manseong's No Cultivation" from the Hidden Lamp: Stories from 25 Centuries of Awakened Women. This talk examines the difference between attainment and realization.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the third day of Autumn Sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores Case 17 of the Book of Equanimity and examines: "Attach to the smallest distinction however, and heaven and earth are set infinitely apart."  Is there such a thing as free-will and choice? 

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Sept., 2018, Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores Case 16 of the Book of Equanimity. It examines three of Zen Master Baso's Dharma Heirs and how koans are used in the Rinzai Zen tradition.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Aug. 2018 half-day sit (zazenkai) at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines how to play with the relative, absolute and transcendent, and the importance of bringing our practice out into daily life.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the July, 2018, Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores Case 12 of the Book of Equanimity: Jizo Plants the Field. And examines, the relative, absolute and transcendent views of the Zen tradition.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the sixth day of Summer Sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores Case 11 of the Book of Equanimity: "Ummon's Two Sicknesses," and examines cautions about being attached to "enlightenment."

Abbot Genjo Marinello gave this Teisho during the June, 2018, Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores Case 4 of the Book of Equanimity: The World-Honored One Points at the Earth. And examines, how do we make use of koans, goals and life's problems in the Rinzai tradition.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the May 2918 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk introduces The Book of Equanimity and examines Case 1.  What is the best kind of Dharma Talk?  No talk at all?  Listen and explore the essence of the Buddha's teaching from a Zen perspective.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the April 28, Seattle University Zazenkai, at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines: What is This? Who is Asking?  Peeks at the Tathágata's view of the universe. And explores our relationship to each other and native First Peoples. What happens to the Dharma if our species does not survive our adolescence?

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Buddha's Birthday Zazenkai, April 8, at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines the Skillful Means of the person in the role of "teacher." What do teachers know? When do they lie?  (This Teisho contains a few words that might not be suitable for broadcast.)

Genjo Marinello gave this Teisho on the middle day of Spring Sesshin, 2018. This talk examines the fact that some of the "Ki" (Zen power) that arises during zazen may well have sexual energy.  What do we do with that?  How do we deal with the complications?

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during Soen Nakagawa Roshi's Memorial Day Zazenkai, March 11, at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines what makes a good enough teacher or parent, by contrasting the work of Eido Shimano and his Dharma "Father" Soen Nakagawa. This Teisho also explores what does it mean to "listen to the Dharma," be "immersed in the Dharma," or to "expound the Dharma?"

Genjo Marinello gave this Teisho on the 2nd day of Winter Odayaka Sesshin. Dipa Ma was a Twentieth Century Vipassanā teacher who in this case helps us have compassion for perpetrators. This talk was given a few days after the Parkland shooting. How do we go on?

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Feb. 11th, 2017 zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines Uppalavanna's instructions for starting and keeping on the path knowing we will make mistakes. It also explores reincarnation and our collective soulfulness.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Jan. 14th, 2017 zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines our ordinary miraculous powers!

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the sixth day of Rohatsu Sesshin, 2017. This talk explores the wide spectrum of human consciousness, the role of teachers, and the importance of courage and faith in our own innate worthiness.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the third day of Rohatsu Sesshin, 2017. This talk explores the Historical Buddha's development, the importance of offerings, samadhi, breakthroughs and various kinds of oracles.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Nov. 12th, 2017 zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines how do we discern another's spiritual merit and how do we determine to whom to give our attention and resources.  (Please note this talk contains some explicit language:  Genjo talks about turning our historical and emotional "shit" into spiritual fertilizer.  Therefore, strange as it may seem, this talk is not appropriate for radio broadcast in USA.)  

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Oct. 14th, 2017 zazenkai in Portland, OR at the No-Rank Zendo. This talk examines being fully realized in lay life and how to care for all beings when it is impossible to save anyone.