In this Teisho, given on June, 13 2020, Rinzan Pechovnik Osho examines a case from "The Hidden Lamp." The Old Woman says she was not afraid of anything. To be not afraid, means to be willing to face all things (fear or not). Dare we look at all parts of ourselves? Are we afraid of what we will find. In this time, for instance whites in America are being asked to take a hard look at our privilege and our complacency. How will we face this?

In this Teisho, given on May, 30 2020, Rinzan Pechovnik Osho gives Teisho from "Cloud Zendo," the virtual zendo used since the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19). In the face of George Floyd's murder and the following uprising, Rinzan draws on the Rinzai Roku (Cross-Examinations Chapter 14) to investigate the spiritual mandate to break down divisive barriers, to be one with the suffering of others, and to spring forth into caring action.

In this Teisho, given on May, 16 2020, Rinzan Pechovnik Osho gives Teisho from "Cloud Zendo," the virtual zendo used since the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Rinzan examines the Rinzai Roku, Cross-Examinations Chapter 12. The visitor asked Rinzai if his students practiced Zen. Rinzai said, "No." Ultimately, what were they doing? ... The same could be asked of the blossoming peony. 

Rinzan Pechovnik Osho gave this informal Dharma Talk via video confront to Bright Way Zen Center on May 3rd, 2020. Using passages from the Rinzai Roku, Rinzan provides a sharing or Mater Rinzai's core teaching and vibrant approach to Zen which asks us to deeply engage and play with the unfolding world that is complete and full and always completely out right in front of us. 

In this Teisho, given on April, 12 2020, Rinzan Pechovnik Osho gives Teisho from "Cloud Zendo," the virtual zendo used since the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Rinzan examines the Rinzai Roku, Cross-Examinations Chapter 7. Not caught by "yes" and "no," how do we spring forth into life and with what attitude to we face life's hardships?

In this Teisho, given on March, 29 2020, Rinzan Pechovnik Osho gives Teisho from "Cloud Zendo," the virtual zendo used since the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Rinzan examines the Rinzai Roku, Cross-Examinations Chapter 2, exploring the nature of Rinzai testing his students. Life offers us tests, how do we respond?

In this Teisho, given on March 22, 2020, Rinzan Pechovnik Osho gives Teisho from "Cloud Zendo," the virtual zendo used since the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Rinzan examines the Rinzai Roku, Cross-Examinations Chapter 1, exploring the question of "What are you doing?" and "Is it too much?" from the vantage of coping with the Coronavirus Pandemic.

In this Teisho, given on March 15, 2020, Rinzan Pechovnik Osho gives his first Teisho from "Cloud Zendo," the virtual zendo used since the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Rinzan examines Case #3 from the Hekigonroku (Blue Cliff Record), "Sun-Faced Buddha, Moon Faced Buddha," to explore ways to practice in difficult times. (For more information on Cloud Zendo, go to www.norankzendo.org)

In this Teisho, given on February 16, 2020, Rinzan Pechovnik Osho continues his examination of The Book of Rinzai (Rinzai Roku). Master Rinzai implores us to be free from bondage to circumstances. When truly free, we can then use circumstances to spring forth and fully engage life.

In this Teisho, given on February 2, 2020, Rinzan Pechovnik Osho continues his examination of The Hidden Lamp. Cultivation is a standard aspect of Buddhist practice. Is it true there is nothing to cultivate? Rinzan Osho guides the listener from initial stages of practice in which cultivation helps calm the waves, to the deep waters where, looking up at the shimmering surface, one sees that everything is included in the Buddha Way.