Dec 26, 2018
Guest Teacher Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the No Rank Zendo zazenkai in Dec. 2018. This talk explores the intimacy an open heart-mind and how our discriminating mind gets in our way prior to a breakthrough and then becomes more refined afterwards. This talk also explores the use of koans as can opener...
Dec 18, 2018
In this talk, given during Rohatsu Sesshin, Dec. 3rd 2018, Rinzan Pechovnik Osho examines Hekigonroku (Blue Cliff Record) Case #100, "Haryo's Sword Against Which a Hair is Blown." When asked "What is the sword against which a hair is blown?" Haryo answered, "Each branch of coral embraces the bright moon." Given this,...
Nov 25, 2018
In this talk, given on November 18, 2018, Rinzan Osho investigate the Hekigonroku (Blue Cliff Record) case #97, "The Diamond Sutra's 'The Transgression is Wiped Out.'" What is it respond open heartedly to even the most difficult of circumstances? What freedom can be found when we open up and bear witness to life as it is?
Nov 2, 2018
In this Dharma Talk, given on October 21st 2018, Rinzan Pechovnik Osho examines Case #96 from the Hekigonroku (Blue Cliff Record): Joshus Three Turning Words. Clay, metal and wooden Buddhas are all subject to pass away. Nothing endures. Then upon what do we build our practice?
Oct 15, 2018
In this Dharma Talk, given on Oct. 13th 2018, Rinzan Osho explores Hekigonroku (Blue Cliff Record) Case #90: Chimon and the Essence of Prajna. How does the practice of working with Koans help break us through our ego delusion? When we embrace the mystery of life, we wake up to our inherent brightness. When we let...