Chobo-Ji's Zen Podcast

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the final day of Spring Sesshin, 2022. This talk on Case 19 of the Mumonkan examines how our ordinary life must become our enlightened life.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the sixth day of Spring Sesshin, 2022. This talk on Case 40 of the Mumonkan examines in great depth the transcendent, absolute and relative perspectives.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the fifth day of Spring Sesshin, 2022, investigating the 39th Case of the Mumonkan. This talk examines the truth that we can embody any of the ancient masters…

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the middle day of Spring Sesshin, 2022. This talk examines what do we find when we deeply investigate death.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the third full day of Spring Sesshin, 2022. This talk examines how we get stuck in our ego perspective and how to free ourselves by finding our ground of bein…

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the first full day of Spring Sesshin, 2022. This talk examines how do we live with love on life's edge?

Genjo Marinello Osho offered this informal Dharma Talk and Dialogue Sunday evening, March 20, 2022 after zazen at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines our translation of these four Bodhisattva vows and how t…

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the March, 13, 2022, Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji This talk examines the Mumonkan - Case 36. This Teisho explores how should we greet a follower of the Way whose …

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the March, 12, 2022, Zazenkai at No-Rank Zendo in Portland. This talk examines the Mumonkan - Case 35 and explores "would the real you please stand up?"

Genjo Marinello Osho offered this informal Dharma Talk and Dialogue Sunday evening, March 6, 2022 after zazen at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines how does our practice help us with our heavy hearts.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the third and final day of Winter Odayaka Sesshin 2022 at Chobo-Ji. It is important to realize that all concepts are nearly useless. It is wise to remember th…

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the second day of Winter Odayaka Sesshin 2022 at Chobo-Ji. What is Buddha Nature? Zen Master Baso at one time says, No Mind, No Buddha. This talk explores the…

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the first day of Winter Odayaka Sesshin 2022 at Chobo-Ji. How does the Buddha respond to a question about the Dharma when asked, "Please no words, nor do I as…

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Feb., 13, 2022 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines the Mumonkan - Case 31 and explores how do we "go straight on" with our practice and life.

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 …

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?

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?"

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.

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.

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.