Dec 18, 2022
In this Teisho, given on December 6th, 2022 at Chobo-ji's Rohatsu Sesshin, Rinzan Osho examines case number seven from the Mumonkan: Joshu Says, "Wash Your Bowls." As spiritual practice asks that we set aside our preferences and ideals, it opens us to a shimmering reality that is asking us to care for it. The rigors of...
Nov 27, 2022
In this Teisho, given on August 31st, 2022, Rinzan Osho continues his examination of the Ten Grave Precepts with Teisho on the Fourth Precept: "We will honor honesty and truth; we will not deceive." Though there are many layers to this precept, at its heart it asks us to explore our own inner life and to establish...
Nov 15, 2022
In this Teisho, given on August 24th, 2022, Rinzan Osho continues his examination of the Ten Grave Precepts with Teisho on the Third Precept: "We will be conscious and loving in our relationships; we will not be ruled by lust." In working with the precept on sex, we learn to neither be ruled by lust or afraid of its...
Nov 13, 2022
In this Teisho, given on August 10th, 2022, Rinzan Osho continues his examination of the Ten Grave Precepts with Teisho on the Second Precept: "We will respect others’ property; we will not steal." All religions hold the value that one should not steal. In the Buddhist tradition, this precept can also be held as...
Oct 30, 2022
In this Teisho, given on August 3rd, 2022, Rinzan Osho begins his examination of the Ten Grave Precept: We will be reverential and mindful with all life; we will not kill or be ruled by violence. In addition to exploring the perennial religious commitment not to kill, Rinzan explores what it means to follow a precept, how...