Podcasts about Teisho

In this Teisho, given on Janua 25th, 2026, Rinzan Osho examines case 99 of the Hekiganroku Chu Kokushi and the Ten Bodied Herdsman. How do we know when to take action? What gets in the way of right action?

In diesem Teisho weist Christoph Rei Ho Hatlapa darauf hin, dass gerade unsere Alltagswelt am besten geeignet ist, uns mit unserer Buddha-Natur in Verbindung zu bringen. In den Vorträgen des Rinzai Roku, Abschnitt XII, heißt es dazu: »Für den Buddha-Dharma ist keine Mühe nötig. Ihr müsst nur normal sein und nichts tun. Seid Meister jeglicher Situation, und wo immer ihr steht, ist der rechte Ort. Obwohl ihr noch Überreste vergangener Verblendungen und Karmas mit euch tragt, so werden doch diese selbst zum Meer der Befreiung.« Rinzai lädt uns in diesem Abschnitt dazu ein, uns selbst zu vertrauen und im positiven Samadhi zu leben. Die Umstände formen uns, aber wir haben die Fähigkeit, meisterlich damit umzugehen, wenn wir die Verantwortung dafür übernehmen. Handeln wir entsprechend, begreifen wir das Universum zunehmend als den wahren Körper der Wirklichkeit. Ohne Anfang und ohne Ende ist es eine leuchtende Perle. Mitten im Alltag sind wir geborgen im ewigen Feld des Stirb und Werde. Wenn wir uns selbst eine Insel bleiben, stehen wir staunend im grenzenlosen Meer der Wirklichkeit, die uns aus tausend Augen anschaut. 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

This Teisho was given by the Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on November 08, 2025. In this talk Do'on Roshi continues her discussion on the 52nd case from the Blue Cliff Record known as Chao Chou Lets Asses and Donkeys Cross and provides commentary on The Sayings of Layman P'ang.   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 January 22nd 2026, during winter sesshin (long retreat), Rinzan Osho examines case 97 of the Hekiganroku: The Transgression is Wiped Out. We can get caught not only in a world in which we are caught by our own likes and dislikes but also a world in which we are caught with the preoccupoation of being liked or disliked.  How can we work to be good people and be completely at ease and in acceptance of who we are.

Genjo Marinello Osho presented this Teisho during the Feb. 8 2026, Zazenkai held at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores who is listening to this discourse, and what interferes with our confidence and faith in our own experience.

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In this Teisho, given on January 21st 2026, during winter sesshin (long retreat), Rinzan Osho examines The Hidden Lamp: Dipa Ma and the Thief. We have a choice as to how to respond to life events. Practice increases are ability to make the choice and to be the people we want to be. Offering a loving response is the mature and grounded way to face a suffering world.

In this Teisho, given on January 20th 2026, during winter sesshin (long retreat), Rinzan Osho examines case 96 of the Hekiganroku: Joshu's Three Turning Words. Life presents us with frustrations and things we get angry about. How can we learn to relax, let go, and be effective in a world that does not go the way we want it to?

What is the true spirit of the Four Bodhisattvic Vows? How can we make them the foundation of our life, even in the face of hardship? Source: Opening the Hand of Thought by Kosho Uchiyama (Wisdom Publications, 2005). Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal.  Automated Transcript The post Wanted: Bodhisattvas. Apply Within. appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the final day of Winter Odayaka Sesshin, 2026, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the different windows of enlightenment and how not to get stuck in one view or another.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the second day of Winter Odayaka Sesshin, 2026, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the phases of Zen discourse, and how the Dharma is the puppet master. 

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the first day of Winter Odayaka Sesshin, 2026, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how to find perfect freedom in the midst of adversity or prosperity.

January 2026 Sesshin, Day 6 Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal.  Automated Transcript The post Hekiganroku #24 , “Irongrindstones Tetsuma” appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

This Teisho was given by the Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on July 30, 2025. In this talk Do'on Roshi continues her discussion on 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.

January 2026 Sesshin, Day 5 Commentary on Subtle Sound: The Zen Teachings of Maurine Stuart. (ed. by Roko Sherry Chayat). Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal.  Automated Transcript The post Maurine Stuart: “Subtle Sound” #2 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

January 2026 Sesshin, Day 4 Commentary on Subtle Sound: The Zen Teachings of Maurine Stuart (ed. by Roko Sherry Chayat). Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal.  Automated Transcript The post Maurine Stuart: “Subtle Sound” #1 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

January 2026 Sesshin, Day 3 Commentary on The Way of Korean Zen by Kusan Sunim (trans. by Martine Batchelor). Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal.  Automated Transcript The post Kusan Sunim: “The Way of Korean Zen” #3 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

January 2026 Sesshin, Day 2 Commentary on The Way of Korean Zen by Kusan Sunim (trans. by Martine Batchelor). Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal.  Automated Transcript The post Kusan Sunim: “The Way of Korean Zen” #2 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

Genjo Marinello Osho presented this Teisho during the Jan. 11, 2026, Zazenkai held at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the challenge of how to approach someone not on the Way with loving kindness, while not condoning, ignoring, or supporting harmful behavior.

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?

January 2026 Sesshin, Day 1 Commentary on The Way of Korean Zen by Kusan Sunim (trans. by Martine Batchelor). Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal.  Automated Transcript The post Kusan Sunim: “The Way of Korean Zen” #1 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

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.

Understanding the Buddha's fundamental teaching – The origin of suffering is craving, attachment, and ignorance. Seeing how grasping leaves us unable to appreciate our lives. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn.  Automated Transcript The post Getting There vs. Being Here appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

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 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.

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.

 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?

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?

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.

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.