Chobo-ji's Zen Podcast

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.

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."