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This talk was given at this year's annual gathering of the American Zen Teachers Association held at the Great Vow Monastery in Oregon. This talk explores what Genjo Osho sees as the essence of Zen practice and the Four Great Bodhisattva Vows.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the final day of Summer Odayaka Sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the treasures of a brier patch and how to use the transcendent to play with the relative and absolute. 

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 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 being. (Note: Case 37 is not published as a podcast as it will be transcribed and published in the Spring issue of Plum Mountain News.)

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 they are relevant in responding to our troubled world.

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 heart-mind is fully open?

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

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 different Zen ways to respond to this koan.

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 ask for no words?"

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 June 9, 2024, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how everything is mortal including the planet, the sun, the galaxy and the universe. Is this depressing or freeing?

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.)

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.

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 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?

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.

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.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the June 2, 2024 Seattle University Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores Verses on The Faith Mind by the Third Chinese Zen Ancestor. The talk also explores possibilities for Dark matter and Dark energy.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the May 26, 2024 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how to transcend being chained to our preferences.

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.

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.

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 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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the April 14, 2024 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines what it would take to end all wars and prejudice.

Genjo Marinello Osho offered this informal Dharma Talk and Dialogue Sunday evening, April 4, 2021, after zazen at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines the spectrum of awakening, spiritual bypassing and the importance of shadow work.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Dharma Talk Saturday afternoon, April 3, 2021, during the one-day Zoom retreat offered by the Walla Walla Dharma Sangha. This talk explores how in the midst of trouble to let go and let it be.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the third day of Spring Odayaka, 2021. This talk explores how Zen Master Joshu demonstrates everyday heart-mind activity.