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Chobo-Ji's Zen Podcast

Genjo Marinello
Hekiganroku
Zen
Mindfulness
Buddhism
Zen Buddhism
Enlightenment
Hekigan Roku
Attachment
Meditation
Consciousness
Compassion
Joshua's Stone Bridge
Life and Death
Existential Questions
Heikigan Roku
Buddha Nature
Karmic Cleansing
Prison Work
Chiyono
Zazen

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

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Genjo Marinello Osho presented this Teisho during the Oct. 12, 2025 Zazenkai held at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how insights arise from the true eye of compassion and explores Genjo's departure from the American Zen Teachers Association (AZTA).

Genjo Marinello Osho presented gave this Teisho on the sixth day of Autumn Sesshin, 2025 at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines how to develop faith in your own deep nature by looking at Zen Master Rinzai's approach.

Genjo Marinello Osho presented gave this Teisho on the fifth day of Autumn Sesshin, 2025 at Chobo-Ji. What are two very sharp and a multi-generational colonies of branching organisms?

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the middle day of Autumn Sesshin, 2025 at Chobo-Ji. Impermanence is inescapable, sesshin weakens our ego defenses, allowing us to see past our artificial barriers between self and other, life and death.

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Host

Genjo Marinello Osho
A central figure in Zen teachings, Genjo Marinello interweaves practical insights with profound spiritual exploration. His background as a psychotherapist enhances the relatability and depth of his dharma talks, making complex concepts accessible to a wide audience.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings
  • Fantastic podcast on Zen Buddhism - Genjo is an incredible teacher

    A must-listen- really fantastic podcast that rivals Tricycle. The Dharma Talks and teachings are something I can apply on a day to day basis.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OmarMo93
    United States2 years ago
  • Making Zen Relevant

    This podcast is excellent. Genjo is a gifted speaker and his dharma talks always strike me as raw, relevant, and from the heart. He provides clear insights and contexts that make Zen stories and Zen practice more down to earth and accessible. Genjo’s background as a psychotherapist allows him to blend discourses on Zen practice with insights about the psychological experiences that are encountered through practice and in attempting to bring the spirit of practice into everyday life. These talks ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    trevor_y
    United States4 years ago
  • A deeper approach to teaching Zen

    With so many Zen podcasts all of which teach the same simple cliches, it’s so refreshing to find a teacher who goes deeper in both the background of the koans and how these teachings appear in our lives. These recordings can be listened to many times, each time learning something deeper and even more profound. Just wonderful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zcesty
    United States5 years ago
  • Best Zen Koan Podcast

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RH2030
    United States6 years ago
  • One of the best

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Black Magick
    United States7 years ago

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There is a strong appreciation for the intimate style of the talks, which connect personal stories with profound spiritual insights.
The host's ability to blend traditional teachings with modern psychological understanding resonates well with audiences seeking deeper integration of Zen practice into their lives.
Listeners praise the engaging and accessible nature of the teachings, often highlighting the practical applications of Zen principles in everyday life.

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Four Noble Truths
Q: What does it mean to be in a state of equanimity?
It's the launching place for all action, speech, and effort, where one can approach the world as true servants.
Four Noble Truths
Q: How long do you recommend sitting for meditation for people that are really busy in the world?
Even if we can take 20 minutes out of a 24-hour day, that's a gigantic improvement over nothing.
Hekiganroku - Cases 58 & 59
Q: How do you go about helping people if you don't have any attachments?
Osho explains that being unchained to preferences does not make one indifferent; rather, it allows greater access to wisdom and compassion.

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The episodes feature in-depth discussions of Zen teachings, particularly through the lens of Rinzai Zen, incorporating traditional koans and deep philosophical inquiries. Frequent explorations of the Hekiganroku, a classic Zen text, invite listeners to engage with complex themes such as emptiness, perception, interconnectedness, and the nature of suffering. The content emphasizes personal transformation through Zen practice, often blending stories from the speaker's life with teachings to make the principles accessible and relevant to contemporary challenges. This approach is designed to foster an understanding of the human experience through the rich traditions of Zen Buddhism, appealing to listeners who seek deeper spiritual insights and ... more

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