Chobo-ji's Zen Podcast

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.)

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.