Chobo-ji's Zen Podcast

This Dharma Talk was given by Rev. Claude Anshin Thomas, at the November 2007 Cho Bo Ji mini sesshin. Anshin is a Vietnam Vet who sat with the Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh becoming awake to the devastating and lasting effects of the war and how to make peac

Dharma Talk given by Genjo Marinello Osho at the September mini-sesshin at Dai Bai Zan Cho Bo Zen Temple in Seattle WA, about Zen Master Tozan when he responds to a question about cold an heat by saying Why do you not go to a place where there is no cold or heat?

This Dharma Talk on Case 42 of the Hekiganroku, The Blue Cliff Records, was given on August 12h, during Chobo-jis monthly mini-Sesshin, Seattle, WA. This Dharma Talk includes references to Genjo Osho's childhood catching his first fish.

This Dharma Talk was given at the July mini-sesshin at Chobo-Ji in Seattle WA, by Genjo Marinello on Case 41 one of the Hekiganroku on Zen Master Joshu and the Great Death.

This Dharma Talk on Case 36 of the Hekiganroku (The Blue Cliff Records) was given on June 10h, during Chobo-ji's monthly mini-Sesshin, Seattle, WA. This Dharma Talk includes references to Zen Master Chosha pouncing like a lion.

This Dharma Talk on Case 35 of the Hekiganroku (The Blue Cliff Records) was given on May 13h, during Chobo-ji's monthly mini-Sesshin, Seattle, WA. This Dharma Talk includes talks about Beings of light.

This Dharma Talk on Case 34 of the Hekiganroku (The Blue Cliff Records) was given on March 29th, the 6th day of Chobo-ji's Spring Sesshin, Seattle, WA. This Dharma Talk includes reaching for the Impossible Dream.

This Dharma Talk on Case 29 of the Hekiganroku (The Blue Cliff Records) was given on March 11th, 2007 at Chobo-ji's monthly half-day mini-sesshin, Seattle, WA. This Dharma Talk includes material in honor of Soen Nakagawa Roshi's memorial day.

This Dharma Talk on Case 28 of the Hekiganroku (The Blue Cliff Records) was given on Feb. 11th, 2007 at Chobo-ji's monthly half-day mini-sesshin, Seattle, WA. This Dharma Talk includes thoughts about the passing of temple's mascot, Bruno (Miniature Dachs

This Dharma Talk on Case 25 of the Hekiganroku (The Blue Cliff Records) was given on Jan. 9th, the 5th day of Chobo-ji's Rohatsu Sesshin, Indianola, WA. Included are Zen Master Hakuin's instructions on breathing.

This Dharma Talk on Case 21 of the Hekiganroku (The Blue Cliff Records) was given on Dec. 17th, 2006 at Chobo-ji's monthly half-day mini-sesshin, Seattle, WA. This Dharma Talk includes thoughts about the "Quiet Power" that gives rise to the universe.

This Dharma Talk on Case 20 of the Hekiganroku (The Blue Cliff Records) was given on Nov. 12th, 2006 at Chobo-ji's monthly half-day mini-sesshin, Seattle, WA. This Dharma Talk includes material on "Why did Bodhidarma come from the West?"

This Dharma Talk on Zen Master Gutei and his use of One Finger to represent all of Zen is case 19 of the Hekiganroku given by Genjo Marinello Osho, abbot of the Chobo Ji Zen Temple in Seattle WA.

Dharma Talk by Rev. Genjo Marinello given in 2006 in Case 12 of the Hekiganroku, Zen Master Tozan says Masagin.

Dharma Talk given by Rev. Genjo Marinello in 2006 on Case 11 of the Hekiganroku about Zen Master Obaku and his statement that there are No Zen Teachers.

Dharma Talk given by Genjo Marinello Osho in 2006 on Case 7 of the Hekiganroku, about Zen Master Hogen and his conversation with Echo.

Dharma Talk by Genjo Marinello Osho in 2006 on Case 5 of the Hekiganroku, about Zen Master Seppo and his statement that All the World is a Grain of Rice.

Dharma Talk on Hekiganroku Case 4 given by Genjo Marinello Osho, about young Tokusan visiting Zen Master Isan.

Dharma Talk given by Genjo Marinello Osho on Case 3 of the Hekiganroku about Zen Master Baso and his famous comment Sun Faced Buddha Moon Faced Buddha

Dharma Talk given by Genjo Marinello Osho on the first case of the Hekiganroku (Blue Cliff Records) about Bodhidharma and his response to emperor Wu of Liang who asked What is the first principle of the holy teachings?