Kosho Finch's guest appearances

Kosho Finch

The Magician and the Fool Podcast

Carving the Divine TV Podcast 

Shingon Buddhism

Simon Magus

Zenju Earthlyn Manuel

Taigen Dan Leighton

Aaron Cheak

Prince Shotoku

Agostino Taumaturgo

Shani Oates

Stephen K. Hayes

Sarah Janes

Buddhist Sutras

Edward Butler

Isidora Forrest

Marcus McCoy

Shannon Grimes

OwlTail

Hosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV is a series of Q&amp;A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&amp;A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism, the history of Buddhism and of course Buddhist sculptures/sculptors (bustuzo/busshi) so that when viewers finally watch the documentary Carving the Divine - Buddhist sculptors of Japan, they will get the maximum value of the documentary.Many people have told me that they enjoyed our first interview video about Shigon Buddhism with Rev. Ryuzen Hayashi (https://youtu.be/i3lJeC85THs) and want to learn more about the topic.  Because of its esoteric nature, it can be difficult to find easy-to-understand information about this subject.  So for our viewers, we have decided to do another practitioner’s episode of Shingon Buddhism.  Shingon Buddhism utilizes many rituals and artwork in their practice; it can sound a little bit confusing if you have never had any experience.  But, these aspects are exactly what make Shingon Buddhism fascinating!  Today, we have invited Rev. Kosho Finch from Henjyoji Shingon Buddhist Temple from Portland, Oregon.  We are going to dissect the roles, rituals and artwork in Shigon Buddhism one step at a time! We will be asking important questions such as:What exactly are the esoteric practices (Mikkyo)?  What are Shingon rituals? What is the purpose of the rituals?  What is Goma ritual (Fire ritual)? What is Saito Goma? What is the purpose of artwork in Shingon Buddhism? What are mandalas?  What are Taizokai and Kongokai mandala? What is the role of Butsuzo (Buddhist statuary) in the Shigon rituals and other situations? Rev. Kosho George Finch is a Shingon Buddhist priest at Henjyoji Shingon Buddhist temple in Portland, Oregon. Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Rev. Finch attended Michigan State University where he studied International Relations and East Asian Languages, and later Willamette University College of Law. Rev. Finch began his Shingon training at Northern California Koyasan Temple. He received tokudo, novice ordination in 2000, and final ordination in 2006. He has served as an assistant minister with various Shingon temples in America and became head minister of Henjyoji Shingon Buddhist Temple since 2019.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/carvingthedivine)

Hosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV is a series of Q&amp;A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&amp;A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism, the history of Buddhism and of course Buddhist sculptures/sculptors (bustuzo/busshi) so that when viewers finally watch the documentary Carving the Divine - Buddhist sculptors of Japan, they will get the maximum value of the documentary. Many people have told me that they enjoyed our first interview video about Shigon Buddhism with Rev. Ryuzen Hayashi (<a href="https://youtu.be/i3lJeC85THs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/i3lJeC85THs</a>) and want to learn more about the topic.  Because of its esoteric nature, it can be difficult to find easy-to-understand information about this subject.  So for our viewers, we have decided to do another practitioner’s episode of Shingon Buddhism.  Shingon Buddhism utilizes many rituals and artwork in their practice; it can sound a little bit confusing if you have never had any experience.  But, these aspects are exactly what make Shingon Buddhism fascinating!  Today, we have invited Rev. Kosho Finch from Henjyoji Shingon Buddhist Temple from Portland, Oregon.  We are going to dissect the roles, rituals and artwork in Shigon Buddhism one step at a time!  We will be asking important questions such as: What exactly are the esoteric practices (Mikkyo)?   What are Shingon rituals? What is the purpose of the rituals?   What is Goma ritual (Fire ritual)?  What is Saito Goma?  What is the purpose of artwork in Shingon Buddhism?  What are mandalas?  What are Taizokai and Kongokai mandala?  What is the role of Butsuzo (Buddhist statuary) in the Shigon rituals and other situations?  Rev. Kosho George Finch is a Shingon Buddhist priest at Henjyoji Shingon Buddhist temple in Portland, Oregon. Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Rev. Finch attended Michigan State University where he studied International Relations and East Asian Languages, and later Willamette University College of Law. Rev. Finch began his Shingon training at Northern California Koyasan Temple. He received tokudo, novice ordination in 2000, and final ordination in 2006. He has served as an assistant minister with various Shingon temples in America and became head minister of Henjyoji Shingon Buddhist Temple since 2019.<a href="https://www.patreon.com/carvingthedivine" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.patreon.com/carvingthedivine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/carvingthedivine</a>)

Practitioner’s Episode 3 - "What roles do rituals and artwork play in Shingon Buddhism?" With Rev. Kosho Finch

We welcome back Rev Kosho Finch of the Henjyoji Shingon temple, to talk about the fascinating Heart Sutra.  The Heart Sutra has been described as the essence of Buddhism, and esoteric Buddhism in particular. It is said that the sutra has the potential to free one from suffering and shed light on the path that leads to awakening. Kosho sensei lends his valuable insight and knowledge on the teaching, so that we may better understand the important lessons contained within.  Our hope is that this topic has to potential to provide a helpful alternative perspective to the student of esotericism.

We welcome back Rev Kosho Finch of the Henjyoji Shingon temple, to talk about the fascinating Heart Sutra.  The Heart Sutra has been described as the essence of Buddhism, and esoteric Buddhism in particular. It is said that the sutra has the potential to free one from suffering and shed light on the path that leads to awakening. Kosho sensei lends his valuable insight and knowledge on the teaching, so that we may better understand the important lessons contained within.  Our hope is that this topic has to potential to provide a helpful alternative perspective to the student of esotericism.

E23 The Heart Sutra, with Rev Kosho Finch

In this episode we speak with Rev Kosho Finch of the Hosshinji Shingon Buddhist Temple. Kosho sensei talks to us about Kobo Daishi, 3 secrets practice, connections to Zoroastrianism, the importance of ritual, the symbolism of Mikkyo, Buddhist astrology and much more....Rev. Kosho Finch:   https://www.shingonbuddhism.org/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_MS0HqdL34o8D-AncPThqw

In this episode we speak with Rev Kosho Finch of the Hosshinji Shingon Buddhist Temple. Kosho sensei talks to us about Kobo Daishi, 3 secrets practice, connections to Zoroastrianism, the importance of ritual, the symbolism of Mikkyo, Buddhist astrology and much more.... Rev. Kosho Finch: <a href="https://www.shingonbuddhism.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.shingonbuddhism.org/</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_MS0HqdL34o8D-AncPThqw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_MS0HqdL34o8D-AncPThqw</a>