In this Teisho, given on August, 1 2020, Rinzan Pechovnik Osho examines case 1 from the Mumonkan: "Joshu's Mu." Though we are directed to strive with all our "might and main" to wake up, we must practice with unshakeable faith that the ineffable IT is already here and now. We must show up with full earnestness and acceptance of exactly where we are at, and "in the readiness of time," the truth will be revealed.

In this Teisho, given on July, 19 2020, Rinzan Pechovnik Osho examines "The Rinzai Roku, Cross Examinatioins Case 21." What is it when we go beyond the polarities of good and bad? More important still, what is it when we go beyond both good and bad and the expansiveness of no-good and no-bad? It is then that we might taste true freedom.

In this Teisho, given on July, 12 2020, Rinzan Pechovnik Osho examines "The Rinzai Roku, Cross Examinatioins Case 19." A monk asks Rinzai, "What is the true face of compassion?" Master Rinzai engages the monk in a dance dissolving barriers of host and guest and of all artifact of rank. In this intimate moment, who gives and who receives?

In this Teisho, given on June, 27 2020, Rinzan Pechovnik Osho gives Teisho from "Cloud Zendo," the virtual zendo used since the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19). What is it that when being roughed up by life's circumstances, we become primed to pop out of our relative mind and into a more intimate connection with all things?

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?