
Rinzan Osho is a priest and teacher at No-Rank Zendo, a Rinzai Zen Buddhist Community in Portland, Oregon. His Dharma talks explore various aspects of Rinzai Zen Buddhist practice, spirituality and religion. He emphases practice as a means to develop and cultivate a tender open-heartedness that allows a deep engagement with a troubled world. www.norankzendo.org
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityBuddhism | |||

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?
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.
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?
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?
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Dharma talks given in an approachable and heartfelt way. Spot on!
A beautiful and poetic peek inside a Zen temple and a meaningful way of life.
After moving away from the sangha for a new job, I'm so grateful to now have a podcast now that helps me feel connected and part of a loving and supportive community. Rinzan's talks are helping me feel less lonely and more oriented towards practice and dharma. Thanks so much for making this available!! Endless gratitude.
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Aimed at those interested in deepening their understanding of Zen Buddhism, this podcast features Dharma talks that explore the principles and practices of Rinzai Zen. Discussions frequently highlight the themes of compassion, presence, and the intertwining of personal experience with spiritual teachings. Listeners can expect reflections on traditional Zen stories and koans, as well as contemporary applications that emphasize the importance of community, kindness, and self-awareness in facing the complexities of life. This approach likely aids practitioners in cultivating a tender open-heartedness necessary for thriving in today's troubled world, making these insights relevant not only for spiritual growth but for everyday engagement with o... more
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