About this episode

This episode explores the use of metaphors in Zen practice and the idea that there is nothing to strive for or attain.

Genjo Marinello Osho presented this Teisho during the June 2026, Zazenkai held at Chobo-Ji . This talk explores how metaphors point to what can't be said, but can be felt. It also explores how in Zen practice there is nothing to strive for or attain.

People in this episode

Host: Genjo Marinello Osho

Topics covered

• Zen practice
• metaphors
• spirituality
• Buddhism
• Zazenkai
• teisho

Keywords

• Zen
• metaphors
• spirituality
• Buddhism
• Zazenkai
• teisho
• practice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Chobo-Ji

Books & works: Rinzairoku - Jishu Chapter 18a

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