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Chobo-Ji's Zen Podcast

Genjo Marinellogenjo.libsyn.com
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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Episodes

Baso says, Mind is Buddha

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Jan., 16, 2022 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines the Mumonkan - Case 30 and explores how to do zazen without goals, seeking no attainment. (If you appreciate these podcasts please rate & review .)

Jan 16, 202230 min

Neither the Wind Nor the Flag

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the seventh day of Rohatsu Sesshin 2021 at Chobo-Ji. What moves? Everything is motion. Everything is alive. How do we show this?

Dec 11, 202125 min

Rytuan and Tokusan in Darkness

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the sixth day of Rohatsu Sesshin 2021 at Chobo-Ji. Genjo examines, "What is the darkness that speaks?"

Dec 10, 202135 min

Neither Mind nor Buddha or Beings

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the fifth day of Rohatsu Sesshin 2021 at Chobo-Ji. What is the teaching that has not been taught? It can't be said, perhaps it is best to remain silent.

Dec 09, 202126 min

Two Monks Rolled Up the Bamboo Blinds

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the second day of Rohatsu Sesshin 2021 at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores heart of Zen training, samadhi; sometimes we are in the grove, sometimes not.

Dec 06, 202125 min

Mu Rohatsu 2021

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the first day of Rohatsu Sesshin 2021 at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the depth, breadth and complexity of Emptiness.

Dec 04, 202129 min

Dream Reality

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Nov., 14, 2021 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines the Mumonkan - Case 25: "The Talk of the Monk of the Third Seat." How does the Zen tradition understand dreams? Are we dreaming right now?

Nov 14, 202131 min

Ri-Bi Relativity

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Oct., 17, 2021 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores what is meant by the absolute and the relative. How do we relate to these perspectives without dependance on either conceptualizations or silence?

Oct 17, 202128 min

Think Neither Good Nor Evil

This Teisho, on Case 23 of the Mumonkan, was given by Genjo Osho on the sixth day of Autumn Sesshin 2021. It examines transcending our shame and attachment to good and bad by becoming sincere followers of the Way.

Sep 30, 202139 min

Kasho and Ananda

This Teisho, on Case 22 of the Mumonkan, was given by Genjo Osho on the fifth day of Autumn Sesshin 2021. It examines the warm, moist, intimacy of infinite depth that is cellularly available to all followers of the Way. This talk also looks at being at the edge of life and death in the warm ocean of infinite expanse.

Sep 29, 202131 min

Patacara

This Teisho on Patacara, as told in the Hidden Lamp , was given by Genjo Osho on the middle day of Autumn Sesshin 2021. It examines the Buddhist perspective on how to face this matter of life and death, and the fact that we lose everyone and everything if we live long enough.

Sep 28, 202137 min

Kanshiketsu!

This Teisho on Case 21 of the Mumonkan was given by Genjo Osho on the third day of Autumn Sesshin 2021. It examines how hearing our inner sage is hampered by our own internal constipation.

Sep 27, 202132 min

A Woman of Great Strength

This Teisho on Case 20 of the Mumonkan was given by Genjo Osho on the second day of Autumn Sesshin 2021. It examines the qualities of great strength from a Zen perspective, and speaks of Carolyn's path of rehabilitation.

Sep 26, 202133 min

Autumn Sesshin Mu

This Teisho on Case 1 of the Mumonkan was given by Genjo Osho on the first day of Autumn Sesshin 2021. It examines the Zen approach to our fundamental nature.

Sep 25, 202139 min

Hei Jo Shin

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Sept., 19, 2021 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores Everyday Openhearted Activity - Ordinary Mind is Tao. In this talk Genjo shares how he and Carolyn are facing a long recovery after her neck injury in Hawaii.

Sep 19, 202140 min

Tozan's Three Pounds of Flax

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the third day of Summer Odayaka 2021 at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores, "What is Buddha?" If we can't find Buddha's spirit in the most ordinary substance or activity, we haven't looked hard enough.

Aug 22, 202123 min

The National Teacher Calls Three Times

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the second day of Summer Odayaka 2021 at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores transcending all barriers between self and other and the natural respect for all of creation which follows.

Aug 21, 202132 min

Bell-Sound and Priest's Robe

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the first day of Summer Odayaka 2021 at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores who hears the temple bell, becoming the temple bell, and why do we do what we do in practice and daily life.

Aug 20, 202129 min

Tozan Gets Sixty Blows

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.

Aug 08, 202136 min

Nansen Kills a Cat

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.

Jul 11, 202125 min

Tokusan Carried His Bowls

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.

Jun 20, 202128 min

Zuigan Calls Master

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.

Jun 19, 202135 min

Joshu Investigates Two Hermits

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.

Jun 18, 202126 min

Master Sozan's Discernment

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).

Jun 13, 202129 min

Quaker and Zen?

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.

May 31, 202115 min

Joining Zen Peacemakers International

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.

May 24, 202113 min

Daitsu Chisho Buddha

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.

May 16, 202131 min

Working with Koans

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.

May 10, 202112 min

How is Our Practice Relevant?

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.

Apr 19, 202130 min

Mumonkan Case 8

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.

Apr 12, 202120 min
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