About this episode
Genjo Marinello Osho discusses the distinction between effort and striving in the context of Zazen during a Spring Sesshin.
Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the second day of Spring Sesshin, 2026, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the difference between effort and striving. Striving creates interference; without effort no growth is possible. Zazen requires effort.
People in this episode
Host: Genjo Marinello Osho
Topics covered
- effort
- striving
- Zazen
- Buddhism
- growth
- meditation
Keywords
- effort
- striving
- Zazen
- Buddhism
- meditation
- growth
- Spring Sesshin
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