Chobo-ji's Zen Podcast

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Aug, 8, 2021 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how Zen Master Unmon Bunen (Yúnmén Wényǎn) knocked hard on Tozan Shusho, which resulted in breakthrough for Tozan.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the July, 11, 2021 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the necessity to be courageous, and do what needs to be done in every moment of our life and death journey.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the final day of Summer Sesshin 2021 at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the great maturity of Zen Master Tokusan Senkan (Deshan Xuanjian) as he meets with some resistance from his senior students.

Genjo Osho on Juneteenth, the second day of Summer Sesshin 2021, gave this Teisho on Case 12 of the Mumonkan. It examines how do we integrate ourselves by listening to our inner sage.

This Teisho on Case 11 of the Mumonkan was given by Genjo Osho on the first day of Summer Sesshin 2021. It examines how do we clear the muddy waters of our mind.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the June, 13, 2021 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the arrogance often associated with spiritual breakthroughs and the sharp discernment of Zen Master Sōzan Honjaku (Caoshan Benji).

Genjo Marinello Osho offered this informal Dharma Talk and Dialogue Sunday evening, May 30, 2021, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. Genjo talks about being both a Zen Buddhist and a Quaker.

Genjo Marinello Osho offered this informal Dharma Talk and Dialogue Sunday evening, May 23, 2021, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. Chobo-Ji's Board has decided that as a temple we join Zen Peacemakers International and Genjo talks about what this means.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the May, 16, 2021 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores pealing back the layers of interference generated by our narrow egoistic perspective.

Genjo Marinello Osho offered this informal Dharma Talk and Dialogue Sunday evening, May 5, 2021, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. Genjo reads from his new book; this talk examines the two inner characters one needs to consult with to do Rinzai Zen koan work.

This podcast is a frank discussion about how our Zen practice is relevant to our lives and living in this troubled world. This dialogue with the Sangha is rather personal and NOT suitable for radio broadcast.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the April, 11, 2021 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores Shunyata, Samadhi and the Tathagata's Heart-Mind.

Genjo Marinello Osho offered this informal Dharma Talk and Dialogue Sunday evening, April 4, 2021, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines the spectrum of awakening, spiritual bypassing and the importance of shadow work.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Dharma Talk Saturday afternoon, April 3, 2021, during the one-day Zoom retreat offered by the Walla Walla Dharma Sangha. This talk explores how in the midst of trouble to let go and let it be.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the third day of Spring Odayaka, 2021. This talk explores how Zen Master Joshu demonstrates everyday heart-mind activity.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the first day of Spring Odayaka. Genjo explores, why do we practice Zen? And how do we nurture Blue Sky Mind?

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the March. 14, 2021 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores juggling the relative, absolute and transcendent perspectives.

Genjo Marinello Osho offered this informal Dharma Talk and Dialogue Sunday evening, Feb. 21, 2021, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines the Ten Precepts and how they are approached from the relative, absolute and transcendent perspectives.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Feb. 14, 2021 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores transcending duality by breaking through the delusions of our ego identity.

Genjo Marinello Osho offered this informal Dharma Talk and Dialogue Sunday evening, Feb. 7, 2021, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines the three Commandments of the Seven Buddhas.