Dec 17, 2020
In this Teisho, given on November 29, 2020, Rinzan Pechovnik Osho examines "The Blue Cliff Record, Case 7: Hogan's 'You are Echo.'" In practice, we tap beyond the relative to see the true depths of our nature in the absolute. But Zen practice does not rest there. Beyond all dualities, who is it we see in the mirror?
Dec 2, 2020
In this Teisho, given during Zazenkai on November 14, 2020, Rinzan Pechovnik Osho examines "The Blue Cliff Record, Case 4: Tokusan Visits Isan." The mind wants to know, but deep spiritual practice involves a direct experience beyond knowing. Even then, when we have plumbed the depths, there is more to open to. Spiritual...
Nov 16, 2020
In this Teisho, given on November 8, 2020, Rinzan Pechovnik Osho examines "The Hidden Lamp: Qiyuan Gives Birth." Reflecting on there recent election and the national trauma over the last four years, Rinzan Osho questions how we sit with and explore all aspects of our personal and public life: going deep, becoming...
Nov 5, 2020
In this Teisho, given on October 18, 2020, Rinzan Pechovnik Osho examines "The Rinzai Roku, Records of Pilgrimages Chapter 21." In Zen, we strive to be complete. Everything we do, however mundane, is done completely. Yet, it is also true that we are all already complete, and nothing really need be done at all. What...
Oct 19, 2020
In this Teisho, given on October 11, 2020, Rinzan Pechovnik Osho examines "The Rinzai Roku, Records of Pilgrimages Chapter 20." When we see beyond all identifications and push past the barriers created only by the perspective of the mind, our activity becomes clear and undivided, spontaneous and free.