Chobo-Ji's Zen Podcast (Genjo Marinello)

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 Nov. 12, 2023, Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines how to face personal and world traumas without becoming overwhelmed.

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?"

Genjo Marinello gave this Teisho on the 2nd day of Winter Odayaka Sesshin. Dipa Ma was a Twentieth Century Vipassanā teacher who in this case helps us have compassion for perpetrators. This talk was given a few days after the Parkland shooting. How do we go on?

This Teisho was given by Genjo Marinello on the second day of Summer Sesshin 2016.  What do we see when we look in the mirror?  Who are we?  Reincarnation?  All souls? No soul?

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this informal Dharma talk Sunday evening, May 31, 2020, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines the Three Tenets put forth by Roshi Bernie Glassman and the Zen Peacemaker Order and how these tenets can serve us in these troubled times.

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.

This Teisho was given by Genjo Marinello on the final day of Summer Sesshin, 2016. Dipa Ma was a Twentieth Century Vipassanā teacher. This talk examines, how do we find fearlessness within fear?

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the final day of Rohatsu Sesshin, 2022. This talk, which examines Ordinary Mind is Tao, relates how to bring practice into daily life.

Genjo Marinello Osho offered this informal Dharma Talk and Dialogue Sunday evening, Jan. 17, 2021, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. Genjo gives a brief introduction to the Song of Zazen by Hakuin Ekaku Zenji.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the six day of Rohatsu Sesshin, 2022. This talk, which examines Kyosei's Instruction on Pecking and Tapping, explores how a Zen master taps at the shell of our fixed ego identity.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the second day of Summer Sesshin, 2022. This talk explores the parent of all Buddhas. Who inspires all sages in all traditions on all planets?

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the occasion of Chobo-Ji's Jan. 12thh mini-sesshin.  This talk explores how we are all primarily Buddhas and how everything is "empty."

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the May 2918 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk introduces The Book of Equanimity and examines Case 1.  What is the best kind of Dharma Talk?  No talk at all?  Listen and explore the essence of the Buddha's teaching from a Zen perspective.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the August 2019 half-day sit (zazenkai) at Chobo-Ji. Only through maturity does so called "enlightenment" become "no enlightenment."

This Teisho was given by Genjo Marinello Osho on the 5th day of Summer Sesshin, 2016. Shotaku was third abbess of Tokei-ji.  She fends off an attacker with nothing more than a rolled up piece of paper and a shout. How do we find courage, fearlessness and maturity through Zen practice?

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the fifth day of Spring Sesshin 2025, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores what we see when we look in the mirror collectively and personally.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this informal Dharma talk Sunday evening, May 24, 2020, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines the ingredients needed for a strong practice

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the middle day of Autumn Sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the cases "The Old Woman and the Pure Land" and "Manseong's No Cultivation" from the Hidden Lamp: Stories from 25 Centuries of Awakened Women. This talk examines the difference between attainment and realization.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the March 2016 half-day sit at Chobo-Ji.  It examines, "Jiaoan's Sand in the Eye" from the book Hidden Lamp. In this talk Genjo explores "Four Kinds of Blindness" and lessons from his recent surgery.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on Aug. 10h, 2014 at Chobo-Ji.  This talk explores Case 27 of the Mumonkan, where Zen Master Nansen examines "Is there any Dharma that has not yet been taught?"

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.

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 seventh day of Rohatsu 2024 Sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores our need to breakthrough repeatedly to gain confidence it what is real and transcendent.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the sixth day of Summer Sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores Case 11 of the Book of Equanimity: "Ummon's Two Sicknesses," and examines cautions about being attached to "enlightenment."

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.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the third day of Spring Sesshin, 2023. This talk examines The Master of Rengehō's Staff. If we try to hold on to our enlightenment or clarity we fall into a sea of poison. 

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the June 2016 half-day sit at Chobo-Ji, the same day as the Orlando massacre.  It examines how we must learn to pacify the crazy beast aspect of our sense of self with the infinite or absolute.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the May, 22, 2022, Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji, examining Case 43 of the Mumonkan. This Teisho explores how do use the lenses of relative, absolute and transcendent to act beyond our instincts for survival.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Aug 2020 Odayaka Sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores Case 89 of The Book of Equanimity and examines what do we do with our endless delusions.

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."

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Oct.20, 2024 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how to delightfully meet every person as a flowering bodhisattva.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the last full day of Rohatsu Sesshin 2023, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the gravity well that holds the universe and may be thought of as the Dharmakaya or the Beyond the Beyond.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the sixth day of Summer Sesshin, 2023. Don't be fooled the essence of Buddhism is manifest everywhere. If you don't see it, look look!

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this informal Dharma talk Sunday evening, Aug. 30 2020, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. Chobo-Ji's Seven Practice Modalities fostering samadhi are explored and expanded upon through the dialogue which follows.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this informal Dharma talk Sunday evening, April 12, 2020, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores opening to Blue Sky or Oceanic Mind which helps us deal with our trials and tribulations.

This Teisho by Genjo Marinello Osho was given at the April 24th half-day sit at Chobo-Ji.  It examines the second case of Ascending the High Seat in The Book of Rinzai.  Rinzai is asked, "Which one is the true eye?"

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the 6th day of Spring Sesshin 2019. This talk explores why many "Zen Masters" and gurus of all kinds fail in the West and also explores how to move beyond realization to maturity.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on March 8th, 2014 at Chobo-Ji.  This talk explores Case 43 of the Mumonkan, where Zen Master Shuzan asks about his staff.  This koan explores classic koan structure of Relative, Absolute and Transcendent.  It also briefly examines Tozan's Five Ranks.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the final day of Winter Odayaka Sesshin, 2025, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the difference between breakthroughs and maturity.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the first day of Rohatsu Sesshin, 2024, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the kanji Mu (No, Not, Nothing), in the context of who are we really?

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on July 20h, 2014 at Chobo-Ji.  This talk explores Case 26 of the Mumonkan, where Zen Master Hogen examines two monks simultaneously opening the blinds.  Who has "it" and who doesn't? Zen master Mumon warns us not to argue about "has" and "has not."

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the middle day of Summer Sesshin 2019. This talk explores the wide and quick moving expanse of the human condition. This Teisho is very personal and includes explicit language.

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.

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.

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 they are relevant in responding to our troubled world.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the middle day of Spring Sesshin, 2023. This talk examines Chiyono's No Water, No Moon from the Hidden Lamp. What is it when we move beyond feeling IT to being IT?

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the first day of Summer Sesshin, 2023. Does a dog have Buddha Nature? In this talk Genjo explores our collective work to transcend our fears, speak truth to power, and become citizens of the world.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this informal Dharma talk Sunday evening, May 10, 2020, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines the Hakuin Zenji's, The Song of Zazen and the phrase, "Sentient beings are primarily all Buddhas."

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 seventh day of Rohatsu Sesshin, 2022. This talk examines Zen Master Kyroin's answer to the question – what is essence of the Zen school of Buddhism – "Sitting long and getting tired."

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.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the occasion of the early October halfday sit.  It concerns Zen Master Baso instructing his monks and is from Case 33 of the Mumonkan or collection of koans called the Gateless Gate.

Virginia Myoshin Dunthorne gives a Senior Dharma Talk at Chobo-Ji where she examines all facets of Zen training.  She starts with how this essay Prajnaparamita: Transcendental Wisdom – Universal Mind brought her to Zen in her 70s. Then goes on to explore kaleidoscopic experiences (makyo), The Great Silence/Void, samu (work meditation), sesshins, and concludes with a quote from the Diamond Sutra.  This talk was given the evening of Oct. 18th, 2015 and Carolyn Josen Stevens introduced Myoshin.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the second day of Summer Sesshin 2024 at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how our universe awakened and the role of our flowering in it.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the third day of Summer 2023 Odayaka Sesshin, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how to proceed resolutely in the midst of our delusive thinking and complex trials and tribulations.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the third day of Autumn Sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores Case 17 of the Book of Equanimity and examines: "Attach to the smallest distinction however, and heaven and earth are set infinitely apart."  Is there such a thing as free-will and choice? 

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Jan., 8, 2023, Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines how we are seamless with each other and the whole universe.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the second day of Summer 2023 Odayaka Sesshin, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how being in Nature is often a catalyst for true insight.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the July 2017 half-day sit at Chobo-Ji.  This talk examines what we can know and what we can't.  This talk explores what we can learn from deep inquiry in the Zendo if we don't let our busy lives interfere with our meditation.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during a recent three-day sesshin at Lake Chelan, on "Ohashi Awakens in a Brothel" from The Hidden Lamp. This case examines how awakening is often prompted by suffering.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the June, 2017 half-day sit at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines breaking through layers of expectations and attachments from and to parents, teachers, mentors and society.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the May 14, 2023, Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk investigates Daizui's, "It will be gone with the other" examining our impermanence that of the whole universe.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the second day of Spring Sesshin, 2023. This talk examines Ryutesuma (the Old Female Buffalo) testing Isan, two great Zen Masters. Is it possible to be in two places at once?

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during Mother's Day, 2017 half-day sit at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines Genjo's early history with his mother, Hakuin's One Hand Clapping, Asan's two-hand clap response, and the real business of this life and death journey.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the fifth day of Autumn Sesshin 2019. This talk explores what's needed and expected in koan study. It also examines the Head and Tail of Zen practice - deep perception blended with deep samadhi.

This Teisho was given by Genjo Marinello Osho on the third day of Summer Sesshin 2016.  All of us have aspects known as little devils or hungry ghosts.  How do we make use of these aspects in Zen practice?  When do these aspects become problematic? What is the fundamental instruction of Zen Practice: Look Look.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the occasion of Chobo-Ji's Nov. 10th mini-sesshin.  This talk was given the day after his return from the Zen Peacemaker's retreat at Auschwitz.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the middle day of Autumn Sesshin, 2023, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores our particle and wave nature which at its root shines as love.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this informal Dharma talk Sunday evening, April 5, 2020, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the importance of fostering the basics of Zen practice during this pandemic.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Chobo-Ji half-day mini sesshin given on July 12th, 2015, on Chiyono's No Water, No Moon from The Hiddewn Lamp. This case examines where do we go when we let go completely.   

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Sept. 2017 half-day sit at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines death and other kinds of departures. What is our face before our great-grandparents were born? And after we die?  Where do we go?  Where can we go?

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the May 2019 half-day sit (zazenkai) at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines how we try to point at the ineffable. What does it mean to experience "Just This?"

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on April 6th, 2014 at Chobo-Ji.  This talk explores Case 14 of the Mumonkan, where Nasen tragically kills the temple cat. Genjo explores Nasen's heart/mind and the conflict between two polarities of human nature.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Aug., 14, 2022, Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the fact that the sutras and sages cannot express the profundity of the Way. When we are feeling the Great Way, the best we can do is smile and nod. 

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the first day of Rohatsu Sesshin, 2022. As is our custom this talk is on Case One of the Mumonkan. This talk explores how experiencing Mu (our own infinite depth) can allow us to speak truth to power.

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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Jan. 10, 2021 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores Zen Master Rinzai's instructions on the True Person without rank.

This Teisho given at the Chobo-Ji November half-day sit by Genjo Marinello Osho.  This talk investigates this matter of life and death, and our Buddha and "wolf" nature, and asks which is real?

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the June 11, 2023, Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk investigates Joshu's, "A Big Radish" and examines what is mastery?  This Teisho can also be watched on YouTube

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this informal Dharma talk Sunday evening, Aug. 2, 2020, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. Genjo reads again from his upcoming memoir, this time on the topics of transference and countertransference in the student teacher relationship.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on Nov. 19th, 2014 at Chobo-Ji.  This talk explores Case 33 of the Mumonkan, where Zen Master Baso responds to a questioner.  Baso’s response is considered the end of Zen study, but not the end of practice.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on June 21st, at Chobo-Ji, the first day of Summer Sesshin 2014.  This talk explores Case 1 of the Mumonkan, where master Joshu says "Mu" in response to the question, "Does a Dog have Buddha Nature?" Genjo explores the box of our own making that isolates us from our infinite depth, and how to use our practice to "take a breath of fresh air."

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the June, 12, 2022, Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji, examining Case 44 of the Mumonkan. This Teisho explores how Zen masters work to discern and address a student's level of development.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the first day of Summer Sesshin 2024 at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores our ability die to our ego identity and find the deep truth of our existence.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the third day of Autumn 2024 Sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how do we say what cannot be said and how to draw on our stem or deep self-nature.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Jan. 14th, 2017 zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines our ordinary miraculous powers!

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 that we are living in our own dream of what is reality.

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.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this informal Dharma talk Sunday evening, Oct. 25 2020, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines the exploration of Kokoro (Heart-Mind).

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on during Chobo-Ji's, Feb. 2019, zazenkai. This talk explores the playfulness of two Zen masters, Ummon and Kempo. Oh that we all could be this sharp and intimate.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on May 35th, 2014 at Chobo-Ji.  This talk explores Case 18 of the Mumonkan, where Zen Master Tozan is asked: "What is Buddha?" Genjo explores the three Zen perspectives of Relative, Absolute and Transcendent.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Oct., 9, 2022, Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This case examines how to discern our level and of blindness. There are at least six kinds of blindness!

Genjo Marinello Osho presented this Teisho during the March 9, 2025 Zazenkai held at Chobo-Ji. This talk delves into a crucial path that can assist us in transcending our troubled selves and fostering a profound connection with the essence of our being.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Oct., 8, 2022, Zazenkai at No-Rank Zendo in Portland. After 42 years since Genjo's ordination, what can be said about the core principles of the Buddha's teachings?

In this teisho, given during Chobo-ji's Summer sesshin on June 28th, 2023, Rinzan Osho examines the Mumonkan Case 31: Joshu Saw Through The Old Woman. Our life is limited by conceptualizations and opinions. What is it to really see through? What is it to be deeply intimate?

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?

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the June 2020 half-day sit (zazenkai) at Chobo-Ji. It is not enough to be color-blind; this is only the start of clear seeing. We must see the shadow if injustice and the dust of inequity and be antiracist.

This Teisho by Genjo Marinello Osho was given at the May 29th half-day sit at Chobo-Ji.  It examines the fourth case of Ascending the High Seat in The Book of Rinzai.  This talk explores how boulders can be stuck in the middle of a clear stream.

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.

This Teisho was given by Genjo Marinello Osho on the occasion of the second day of Spring Sesshin 2011.  It examines case 45 of the Mumonkan, titled: Who is he?  Who do we rely on?  Who sees us?  Who's counsel do we seek?