Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the July 23, 2023, Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines how well or poorly the skillful means of Zen practice meet both personal and collective crises.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the July 23, 2023, Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines how well or poorly the skillful means of Zen practice meet both personal and collective crises.

Hekiganroku - Case 33

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 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!

Hekiganroku - Case 32

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the third day of Summer Sesshin, 2023. This talk examines how what we call enlightenment is only the beginning of practice.  Our deep practice is combusting our personal and collective karmic baggage.  

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the third day of Summer Sesshin, 2023. This talk examines how what we call enlightenment is only the beginning of practice.  Our deep practice is combusting our personal and collective karmic baggage.

Hekiganroku - Case 31

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 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.

Citizen of the World

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 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 <a href="https://youtu.be/0TPk7bZjIeU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>

Hekiganroku - Case 30

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 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.

Hekiganroku - Case 29

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the April, 2023, Zazenkai. This talk examines how what we call Mind is a basic quality of the universe like gravity. This truth cannot be proved but can be felt.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the April, 2023, Zazenkai. This talk examines how what we call Mind is a basic quality of the universe like gravity. This truth cannot be proved but can be felt.

Hekiganroku - Case 28

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the sixth day of Spring Sesshin, 2023.  This case examines Ummon's Golden Breeze. What would it be like to drop all of our delusions and preferences. How then would we live our lives?

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the sixth day of Spring Sesshin, 2023.  This case examines Ummon's Golden Breeze. What would it be like to drop all of our delusions and preferences. How then would we live our lives?

Hekiganroku - Case 27

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the fifth day of Spring Sesshin, 2023. This talk examines Hyakujo Sits on the Great Sublime Peak. What is it like to be entirely alone but not lonely?

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the fifth day of Spring Sesshin, 2023. This talk examines Hyakujo Sits on the Great Sublime Peak. What is it like to be entirely alone but not lonely?

Hekiganroku - Case 26

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 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?

No Water, No Moon

Rinzai Zen Dharma Talks given at the Seattle Zen Temple Dai Bai Zan Cho Bo Zen Ji or other locations associated with Chobo-Ji.

The Cho Bo Ji podcast is a great way to begin or end your day. Genjo’s teishos, or teachings, are honest, interesting, and intimate. They are the best thing to zazen. 
I listen every morning with my coffee to have a more compassionate day.

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I love Genjo’s dharma talks, must-hear listening for me. Chobo-Ji is a fantastic temple in a seattle, I’ve loved visiting and meditating there. Love that the talks are here, great resource.

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Chobo-Ji's Zen Podcast

This Teisho was given on the 6th day of Rohatsu Sesshin 2011 by Genjo Marinello Osho.  It examines how we develop peace of mind by facing the walls of our own making. It is drawn from Case 41 of the Mumonkan.

This Teisho was given on the 6th day of Rohatsu Sesshin 2011 by Genjo Marinello Osho.  It examines how we develop peace of mind by facing the walls of our own making. It is drawn from Case 41 of the Mumonkan.

Bodhidharma and Peace of Mind

This Teisho by Genjo Marinello Osho was given at the April 10th half-day sit at Chobo-Ji.  It examines the first case of Ascending the High Seat in The Book of Rinzai.  Rinzai is asked, "What is the essence of Buddha-Dharma?"

This Teisho by Genjo Marinello Osho was given at the April 10th half-day sit at Chobo-Ji.  It examines the first case of Ascending the High Seat in The Book of Rinzai.  Rinzai is asked, "What is the essence of Buddha-Dharma?"

Rinzai Roku Jodo Capter 1

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.)

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.)

Sleep when Tired

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the January 10, 2016, Zen Master Rinzai's memorial day mini-sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This case examines two chapters of the Rinzai Roku about "who is listening" and the action of no action, "Buji."

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the January 10, 2016, Zen Master Rinzai's memorial day mini-sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This case examines two chapters of the Rinzai Roku about "who is listening" and the action of no action, "Buji."

Essence of Zen Master Rinzai

Buddha Dharma

This Teisho by Genjo Marinello Osho was given at the June 12th half-day sit at Chobo-Ji.  It examines the fifth case of Ascending the High Seat in The Book of Rinzai.  Rinzai is responds to the question, "What is the essence of Buddha Dharma?"

This Teisho by Genjo Marinello Osho was given at the June 12th half-day sit at Chobo-Ji.  It examines the fifth case of Ascending the High Seat in The Book of Rinzai.  Rinzai is responds to the question, "What is the essence of Buddha Dharma?"

What is the Essence of Buddha Dharma?

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?

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?

Dipa Ma and the Thief

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 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.

Three Pounds of Flax

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.

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 <a href="https://chobojiseattle.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/prajnaparamita.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Prajnaparamita: Transcendental Wisdom – Universal Mind</a> 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.

Essence of Zen Practice

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 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.

Nansen Kills a Cat

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 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.

Auschwitz Reflections

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.

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.

Kyuho's Head and Tail

This Dharma Talk was given at the December 2007 Cho Bo Ji mini sesshin.  The subject of this talk is Case 49 of the Hekiganroku, in it Zen Master Sansho investigates Zen Master Seppo about The Golden Carp out of the Net.

Golden Carp out of the Net

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the April 28, Seattle University Zazenkai, at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines: What is This? Who is Asking?  Peeks at the Tathágata's view of the universe. And explores our relationship to each other and native First Peoples. What happens to the Dharma if our species does not survive our adolescence?

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the April 28, Seattle University Zazenkai, at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines: What is This? Who is Asking?  Peeks at the Tathágata's view of the universe. And explores our relationship to each other and native First Peoples. What happens to the Dharma if our species does not survive our adolescence?

Mu and Diamond Sutra

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the April 2016mini-sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This case examines intimacy and the wombof the universe. This talk contains some sexually explicitlanguage and imagery.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the April 2016 mini-sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This case examines intimacy and the womb of the universe. This talk contains some sexually explicit language and imagery.

Miaozong's Dharma Interview

This Dharma Talk was given by Rev. Claude Anshin Thomas, at the November 2007 Cho Bo Ji mini sesshin.  Anshin is a Vietnam Vet who sat with the Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh becoming awake to the devastating and lasting effects of the war and how to make peac

Claude Anshin at Chobo-Ji

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the November 2019 half-day sit (zazenkai) at Chobo-Ji. Why is it that cats, dogs, cows and many other animals often know more about love than we do? In this case the five kinds of spiritual blindness are examined.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the November 2019 half-day sit (zazenkai) at Chobo-Ji. Why is it that cats, dogs, cows and many other animals often know more about love than we do? In this case the five kinds of spiritual blindness are examined.

Nansen's Cats and Cows

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the middle day of August, 2016, Odayaka Sesshin at Chobo-Ji.  This talk examines what it is to be a positive bodhisattva in this life: offering love that is not dependent on happiness. 

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the middle day of August, 2016, Odayaka Sesshin at Chobo-Ji.  This talk examines what it is to be a positive bodhisattva in this life: offering love that is not dependent on happiness.

Ikkyu and Kannon

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?

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?

Dipa Ma's Fearless Daughters

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 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."

The Foreigner has No Beard

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the May 2016 half-day sit at Chobo-Ji.  It examines the dedication and sacrifices sometimes made to follow the Way, and looks at one of the most beautiful death poems (jisei) ever written. 

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the May 2016 half-day sit at Chobo-Ji.  It examines the dedication and sacrifices sometimes made to follow the Way, and looks at one of the most beautiful death poems (jisei) ever written.

Ryonen Scars Her Face

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