Podcasts about Teisho

In this Teisho, given at Dai Bai Zan Cho Bo Zen Ji during Rohatsu 2025, Rinzan Osho examines case 91 of the Hekiganroku: Enkan and the Rhinceros Fan. The ineffable the mystery underlying us all cannot be divided or parcled out or even spoken about. How is it that we can share its wisdom?

This Teisho was given by the Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on July 23, 2025. In this talk Do'on Roshi discusses the 8th case from the Blue Cliff Record known as Suigan's Eyebrows.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.   Part of Rev. Do'on Roshi's Teisho on the Blue Cliff Record series.

This Teisho was given by the Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on July 16, 2025. In this talk Do'on Roshi continues the discussion of the 6th case from the Blue Cliff Record known as Yun Men's Every Day Is a Good Day.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.   Part of Rev. Do'on Roshi's Teisho on the Blue Cliff Record series.

In Koan 8 des Kattōshū findet sich Reiun Zhigins Erleuchtungsvers: »30 Jahre lang suchte ich einen Schwertmeister. Wie oft sind Blätter gefallen und neue Knospen zum Vorschein gekommen. Aber seitdem ich die Pfirsichblüten gesehen habe, habe ich nie wieder gezweifelt.« Anscheinend ist es Reiun beim Betrachten der Blüte gelungen, gleichzeitig die Nicht-Blüte zu sehen. Indem er die vielen Elemente erfasste, die mit ihr in einem Bedingungszusammenhang stehen, erkannte er gleichseitig die Zeichenlosigkeit der Wirklichkeit. Allerdings ist diesem Erlebnis ein langer Prozess vorangegangen. Schon der Entschluss in ein Kloster zu gehen, wurde früher auf eine harte Probe gestellt. Und auch heute braucht es Vertrauen in den Weg, um sich der Zen-Praxis zu stellen und die Zweifel zu überwinden, denen jeder Übende begegnet. Dabei kann ein Zen-Meister unterstützen. Reiun ist allerdings einsam erwacht. Shin'ichi Hisamatsu bemerkte dazu: »Obwohl das einsame Erwachen ohne jeden Meister oftmals als unwahres Erwachen zurückgewiesen wird, würde ich aus diesem Grund darauf bestehen, dass gerade dieses einsame Erwachen ohne Meister, das Erwachen im letztgültigen Sinne darstellt.« Für Hisamatsu war der endgültige Meister das wahre Selbst, das aus dem Kern des Ich-Selbst hervorbricht. Er verglich das formlose Selbst mit einer Raupe, die sich verpuppt und schließlich ihren Kokon als Schmetterling durchbricht. Dabei vereinigt sich die Puppe nicht etwa mit dem Schmetterling, indem sie sich selbst aufgibt, sondern sie verneint sich selbst. Als Reiun die Pfirsichblüte verneinte und das Universum darin erkannte, gab es dafür keine handelnde Ursache von außerhalb. Hilfreich für das Erwachen war für Hisamatsu die wechselseitige Teilhabe an direkter Selbsterforschung. Er empfahl, sich einer Gemeinschaft anzuschließen, die sich auf diesem Weg gegenseitig unterstützt. Eben dazu laden Christoph Rei Ho Hatlapa und die Choka Sangha in diesem Teisho ein – gemeinsam mit den Pfirsichbäumen auf dem Gelände und dem ToGenJi-Tempel, dessen Name »Verborgene Pfirsichblüte« bedeutet. Um für junge Erwachsene den Aufenthalt im ToGenJi zu ermöglichen, bitten wir um eine Spende: Sie finden die Kontodaten/Paypal auf unserer Website https://choka-sangha.de/spenden/ Herzlichen Dank

In this Teisho, given on November 2nd, 2025, Rinzan Osho examines case 89 of the Hekiganroku, Ummon's "The Whole Body is Hands and Eyes."  By giving ourselves over to the three treasures -- Buddha (the fundamental light inside each of us), Dharma (the teaching of the historical Buddhas, our ancestors and our every day life), and Sangha (our deep communion with all things) -- we devlop a natural responsiveness to the call of the suffering world, and provide it a giving and helping hand.

Teisho by Sangen Salo sensei during zazenkai 23.11.2025 at Helsinki Zen Center, Finland.

This Teisho was given by the Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on July 09, 2025. In this talk Do'on Roshi continues the discussion of the 6th case from the Blue Cliff Record known as Yun Men's Every Day Is a Good Day.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.   Part of Rev. Do'on Roshi's Teisho on the Blue Cliff Record series.

Sesshin day 3. Teisho by Sangen Salo sensei during the October 3-day sesshin 2025 at Sanneji Zen Temple in Karjaa, Finland.

 This Teisho was given by the Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on July 02, 2025. In this talk Do'on Roshi discusses the 6th case from the Blue Cliff Record known as Yun Men's Every Day Is a Good Day.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.    Part of Rev. Do'on Roshi's Teisho on the Blue Cliff Record series.

In this Teisho, given on October 26th, 2025, Rinzan Osho examines case 87 of the Hekiganroku,  Medicine and Sickness Cure Each Other.  With the right perspective, the whole eart is medicine. When we take the medicine, what do we become?

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the seventh day of Rohatsu Sesshin, 2025 at Chobo-Ji.  This talk examines what we need when we return to daily life after a weeklong sesshin.

Exploring sights along the spiritual journey and how to navigate the path of Zen. Includes excerpts from Deepening Zen: The Long Maturation, Book 2 by Roshi Mitra Bishop. Teisho by Sensei Jissai Prince-Cherry.  Automated Transcript The post No Map: Finding Our Way In Zen Practice appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

Rinzan Pechovnick Osho gave this Teisho on the sixth day of Rohatsu Sesshin, 2025 at Chobo-Ji.  This talk examines Hekiganroku, Case 91, Enkan and the Rhinoceros Fan.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the fifth day of Rohatsu Sesshin, 2025 at Chobo-Ji.  This talk examines the fact that we are all living on the knife edge of life and death. How do we meet our mortality like we are drowned in a deep spring?

Sesshin day 2. Teisho by Sangen Salo sensei during the October 3-day sesshin 2025 at Sanneji Zen Temple in Karjaa, Finland.

This Teisho was given by the Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on June 25, 2025. In this talk Do'on Roshi discusses the 5th case from the Blue Cliff Record known as Hsueh Feng's Grain of Rice.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.    Part of Rev. Do'on Roshi's Teisho on the Blue Cliff Record series.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the third day of Rohatsu Sesshin, 2025 at Chobo-Ji.  This talk examines our collective core delusion and the importance of coming down from our mountain top view of reality.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on the second day of Rohatsu Sesshin, 2025 at Chobo-Ji.  This talk examines how to make your own assessments without judgement, and what to prioritize during zazen - slow breathing and our Great Vow.

Genjo Marinello Osho presented gave this Teisho on the first day of Rohatsu Sesshin, 2025 at Chobo-Ji.  This talk examines how to make a lap for our crazy, convoluted, karmic core and ultimately the whole universe.

Accepting others as ourselves. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn.  Automated Transcript The post The Buddhist Precepts appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

 This Teisho was given by the Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on January 15, 2025. In this talk Do'on Roshi discusses the 4th case from the Blue Cliff Record known as Deshan Carrying His Bundle.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.    Part of Rev. Do'on Roshi's Teisho on the Blue Cliff Record series.

In this Teisho, given on October 21st, 2025, Rinzan Osho examines Punna's Offering from The Hidden Lamp. Gratitude and generosity help free us from the grasp of ego obsession. 

This Teisho was given by the Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on November 8, 2024. In this talk Do'on Roshi discusses the 3rd case from the Blue Cliff Record known as Master Ma Is Unwell.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.    Part of Rev. Do'on Roshi's Teisho on the Blue Cliff Record series.

Why does a practice that is so utterly simple feel so difficult? Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal.  Automated Transcript The post Simple, Not Easy appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

In this Teisho, given on October 26th, 2025, Rinzan Osho examines case 86 of the Hekiganroku Everybody Has Their Own Light. What is the light that shines through all things, indeed is all things? How do we open ourselves to it?

Genjo Marinello Osho presented this Teisho during the Nov. 9, 2025 Zazenkai held at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores who is the true person underneath all our personalities, roles, ranks, and positions. Who is the naked you?

 This Teisho was given by the Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on October 12, 2024. In this talk Do'on Roshi discusses the 2nd case from the Blue Cliff Record known as The Ultimate Path Is Without Difficulty.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.    Part of Rev. Do'on Roshi's Teisho on the Blue Cliff Record series.

How does our True Self that is No Self function in everyday life? Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal.  Automated Transcript The post Self and No Self appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

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).

What we're looking for is here. Learning not to look past this moment. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn.  Automated Transcript The post This Moment Itself Is Mind appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

In this Teisho, given on August 24th, 2025, Rinzan Osho examines case 79 of the Hekiganroku: Tosu's Every Voice is the Buddha's Voice. If all is Buddha, does that mean discrimination lies outside it?

October 2025 Sesshin, Day 6 Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal.  Automated Transcript The post Mumonkan #47, “Tosotsu's Three Barriers” appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

This Teisho was given by the Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on September 4, 2024. In this talk Do'on Roshi discusses the 1st case from the Blue Cliff Record known as The Highest Meaning of the Holy Truths.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.    Part of Rev. Do'on Roshi's Teisho on the Blue Cliff Record series.

October 2025 Sesshin, Day 5 Commentary on “Ichi Tantei, One Doing: Tangen Roshi of Bukkokuji.” Edited by Ron Klein. Translated by Belenda Attaway Yamakawa. Independently published, 2024. Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal.  Automated Transcript The post Harada Tangen Roshi #2 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

October 2025 Sesshin, Day 4 Commentary on “Ichi Tantei, One Doing: Tangen Roshi of Bukkokuji.” Edited by Ron Klein. Translated by Belenda Attaway Yamakawa. Independently published, 2024. Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal.  Automated Transcript The post Harada Tangen Roshi #1 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

October 2025 Sesshin, Day 3 Commentary on “The Essential Teachings of Zen Master Hakuin.” Translated by Normal Waddell. Shambhala, 1994 Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal.  Automated Transcript The post Zen Master Hakuin #3 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

October 2025 Sesshin, Day 2 Commentary on “The Essential Teachings of Zen Master Hakuin.” Translated by Normal Waddell. Shambhala, 1994 Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal.  Automated Transcript The post Zen Master Hakuin #2 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the second day of Autumn Sesshin, 2025, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores one way to approach being awake without attachment to identity.

October 2025 Sesshin, Day 1 Commentary on “The Essential Teachings of Zen Master Hakuin.”  Translated by Normal Waddell. Shambhala, 1994. Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal.  Automated Transcript The post Zen Master Hakuin #1 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

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.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the first day of Autumn Sesshin, 2025, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the real possibility of being awake without any attachment to a separate sense of self.

Genjo Marinello Osho presented this Teisho during the Sept. 14, 2025 Zazenkai held at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how to make errors into assets, and the importance of not clinging to axioms.

In this Teisho, given on August 10th, 2025, Rinzan Osho examines Lingzhao's Helping from The Hidden Lamp. Koan's ask us to explore depths not accessible by normal modes of thinking. In this context, this koan asks us to explore what is it to be of help beyond seeking a particular outcome.

All beings and things expound the Dharma. With their spontaneity and wholehearted singing, what can we learn from birds? Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal.  Automated Transcript The post The Dharma of Birds appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

Trying to be perfect backfires and cuts us off from life. Openness and willingness is a better way. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn.  Automated Transcript The post Stop Fixing Yourself appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

In this Teisho, given on July 27th, 2025, Rinzan Osho examines case 78 of theHekiganroku: "Bodhisattvas in the Bath." The principles of Zazen (Zen meditation) is to melt into the senses to sense beyond the senses.

 This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do'on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on July 10, 2024. In this talk Do'on Roshi revisists the 1st case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Joshu's Dog.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.   Part of Reverand Do'on's Teisho on the Mumonkan series.

Genjo Marinello Osho presented this Teisho during on the final day of Summer Odayaka, Aug. 17 2025. This talk explores our personal and collective karmic baggage and what we can do to relinquish some of it.