Dai Bai Zan Cho Bo Zen Ji
Dai Bai Zan Cho Bo Zen Ji, found atop North Beacon Hill in Seattle, Washington, is a Rinzai-style Zen temple. Its name means "Listening to the Dharma Zen Temple on Great Plum Mountain" in Japanese. The temple's rich lineage, spiritual teachings, and dedicated teachers have been instrumental in shaping its foundation and growth.
Established in 1983 by Zen Master Genki Takabayashi, Dai Bai Zan Cho Bo Zen Ji carries a legacy deeply rooted in the teachings of Rinzai Zen. Genki Takabayashi, an esteemed monk, brought his expertise and training from Japan's Daitoku-ji (a renowned Rinzai school temple) to found Dai Bai Zan Cho Bo Zen, contributing his wealth of knowledge and dedication to Zen practices.
After Genki Takabayashi's departure, Genjo Marinello Osho succeeded him as the second abbot of Cho Bo Zen Ji in 1999. Genjo Marinello Osho embarked on his Zen journey in 1975, eventually being ordained as an unsui (or novice monk) in 1980. His training extended to various temples in Japan under the guidance of revered Roshis, such as Soen Nakagawa and Eido Shimano. In 2008, Marinello received a dharma transmission from Eido Shimano Roshi, which is considered a significant milestone in his spiritual journey.
The insightful Dharma Talks of Genjo Osho and Dai Bai Zan Cho Bo Zen Ji have been published in various renowned publications like Quest Magazine and Sansho Journal, shedding light on Zen Koan Practice and Zen teachings. Their work and dedication also extend beyond the temple walls to reach diverse communities, offering helpful guidance through psychotherapy, spiritual counseling, and interfaith endeavors.
Time: 5: 30 AM to 6:30 AM; 7:30 PM to 9: PM
Address: 1733 S Horton St, Seattle, WA 98144
