Socially Engaged Buddhism
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.
Oct 06, 2013•39 min
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Rinzai Zen Dharma Talks given at the Seattle Zen Temple Dai Bai Zan Cho Bo Zen Ji or other locations associated with Chobo-Ji.
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Sleep when Tired
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.)
Sep 23, 2013•36 min
Empty Ox & Myriad Barriers
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.
Sep 08, 2013•31 min
Bodhidharma's Stupa
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.
Aug 11, 2013•28 min
Requiting Beneficence
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.
Jul 14, 2013•31 min
Insight but No Wizard
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.
Jun 26, 2013•28 min
Planting Pine Trees
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?
Jun 09, 2013•43 min
Grandmotherly Kindness
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.
May 12, 2013•32 min
Relationship - Relationship - Relationship
This Teisho was given by Genjo Marinello Osho on the third day of Spring Sesshin 2013. It investigates the importance of wholeness and maturity in spriitual development. Though it can properly be said there is no meaning or purpose in the universe, for human beings it all comes down to relationship, relationship, relationship.
Mar 25, 2013•40 min
Ordinary Genki
This Teisho by Genjo Marinello Osho was given on the occasion of the March half-day sit at Chobo-Ji. It examines the life of the temple's founding abbot, Genki Takabayashi Roshi as a manifestation of Ordinary Mind is Tao.
Mar 10, 2013•47 min
Thirty Blows of Tokusan
This Teisho was given by Genjo Marinello Osho on the third day of Rohatsu Sesshin, Dec. 2012, which investigates the thirty blows of Tokusan Deshan in the Chapter 11 of Cross Examinations in The Book of Rinzai and also looks at one way to make use of the hierarchy found in Zen practice.
Dec 04, 2012•39 min
Bodhidharma and Peace of Mind
This Teisho of Genjo Marinello Osho was given at Bucks County Aikido annual sesshin in October, 2012. It concerns Bodhidharma, Eka Zenji, awakening, Dharma Transmission and Peace of Mind.
Oct 07, 2012•39 min
Emptiness No Holiness
This Teisho of Genjo Marinello Osho was given at Bucks County Aikido annual sesshin in October, 2012. It concerns Bodhidharma meeting Emperor Wu, the Cardinal Principle of Zen and the subjects of confidence and authority.
Oct 06, 2012•37 min
Full Body Activity
This Teisho was given by Genjo Marinello Osho on the occasion of the September 9th, 2012, half-day sit; it covers the essential Rinzai teaching that there is nothing to attain and the importance of giving full body activity.
Sep 09, 2012•26 min
Layers of Awareness
On August 19th, 2012, Genjo Osho conducted a Dharma Talk and Dialogue on the "Layers of Awareness" that are accessible to us all when we sit deeply in zazen.
Aug 20, 2012•1 hr 4 min
Don't be Fooled by Robes
This Teisho by Genjo Marinello Osho was given during the second day of Summer Sesshin 2012 at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines The Book of Rinzai, Jishu, Chapter 19, section 8. It explores Zen lineage, the Golden Rule and cautions not to be fooled by robes.
Jun 24, 2012•30 min
Transcending Movement and Stillness
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the occasion of the May 27th half-day sit at Chobo-Ji. It examines a text of Zen Master Rinzai about developing sincere aspiration and transcending movement and stillness.
May 27, 2012•33 min
Transcending Our Fears
This teisho was given my Genjo Marinello Osho at Chobo-Ji on Mother's Day, and exaimins the gifts and limitations of Zen practice.
May 13, 2012•35 min
Buddha's Birthday
Teisho given by Genjo Marinello Osho at Chobo-Ji on the occasion of the Buddha's Birthday and Easter 2012, examining birth and death.
Apr 08, 2012•32 min
Host and Guest Test Each Other
This Teisho by Genjo Marinello Osho was given on the third day Spring Sesshin 2012, held at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines The Book of Rinzai, Jishu Chapter 19, section 2. This section is about how stundents and teachers test each other.
Mar 26, 2012•29 min
Life as a Garden Party
This Teisho by Genjo Marinello Osho was given during March mini-sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines The Book of Rinzai, Jishu Chapter 19, part 1b. Zen Master Rinzai explains how even being in hell can be like a garden party. Genjo also explains the temple chants, and tells of his relationship with Soen Nakagawa Roshi.
Mar 11, 2012•37 min
Your mind and Mind are not different
This Teisho by Genjo Marinello Osho was given during Feb. mini-sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines The Book of Rinzai, Jishu Chapter 19, part 1. Zen Master Rinzai expains how your mind and the Mind that embraces the universe are not different.
Feb 12, 2012•34 min
Do Not be Deceived by Others
This Teisho by Genjo Marinello Osho was given on the middle day of this January Rohatsu Sesshin, held at Camp Indianola. This talk examines The Book of Rinzai, Jishu Chapter 17. Zen Master Rinzai tells us, "Do not be deceived by others," follow your true compass.
Jan 04, 2012•41 min
Your Illusory Companion
This Teisho by Genjo Marinello Osho was given at the Dec. 11th half-day sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines The Book of Rinzai, Jishu, the second part of Chapter 15 and exaimins how not be deceived by your illusory companion.
Dec 11, 2011•35 min
Mother of all Buddhas
This Teisho by Genjo Marinello Osho was given at the Nov. 13th half-day sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines The Book of Rinzai, Jishu, the first part of Chapter 15 and exaimins the Mother of All Buddhas.
Nov 13, 2011•26 min
What is the Buddha-Devil?
This Teisho by Genjo Marinello Osho was given at the Oct. 23rd half-day sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines The Book of Rinzai, Jishu Chapter 14. Zen Master Rinzai is asked, "What is the buddha-devil?"
Oct 23, 2011•37 min
Great Maturity
This Teisho by Genjo Marinello Osho was given at the Oct. 9th half-day sesshin at Chobo-Ji. He examines The Book of Rinzai, Jishu Chapter 13. Here we learn what defines great maturity on the Way, and how great maturity manifests in daily life.
Oct 09, 2011•40 min
Like a Burning House
This Teisho by Genjo Marinello Osho was given on the Sept. 26th the 3rd day of Autumn Sesshin 2011 in the new Practice Center Zendo. It examines a discourse of Rinzai about leaving our burning house, Jishu Chapter 11, part 2. Genjo also explores the term Spiritual Bypassing.
Sep 26, 2011•32 min
True Insight
This Teisho by Genjo Marinello Osho was given on the Aug. 14th the last mini-sesshin to be held at Chobo-Ji's Zen House. It examines a seminal discourse of Rinzai about developing True Insight, Jishu Chapter 11.
Aug 14, 2011•45 min
The Four Views
This Teisho by Genjo Marinello Osho was given at the July 10th half-day sit at Chobo-Ji. It examines the tenth case of Teaching the Assembly in The Book of Rinzai. Rinzai explains, "The Four Views."
Jul 10, 2011•40 min
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