Tune in each month for a guided tour of the night sky as seen from Perth, Western Australia. Each episode highlights all of the fascinating constellations, planets, and asteroids that you should be keeping an eye out for in the night sky. And don't worry, we'll also be highlighting the latest in space news so you'll always be in the know when it comes to the extra-terrestrial. Please Look Up is brought to you by Particle and powered by Scitech.
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The Particle Podcast tells stories about science and the people who just love it. Particle is supported by Scitech, empowering West Australians in science, technology, engineering and maths.
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Join the Particle team as we explore how the four natural elements shape the people of Western Australia and their physical environment. Find out more about all the weird and wonderful science happening in Western Australia via www.particle.scitech.org.au
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Rinzai Zen Dharma Talks given at the Seattle Zen Temple Dai Bai Zan Cho Bo Zen Ji or other locations associated with Chobo-Ji.
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Feb. 9, 2025 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores impermanence and the indestructible Dharma body, the reality before and beneath space and time, creation and destruction.
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February 2025: Planet Parade, Orion’s Hunting Dogs, and Volcanic Moons
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55:58February’s night sky is putting on a show! This month, Leon and Beth guide you through a rare planetary parade, where every planet—including Mercury—is visible at once. Learn how to spot Venus at peak brightness, Jupiter ruling the northern sky, and Orion’s celestial hunting dogs, Canis Major and Canis Minor. Plus, we debunk the myths around planet…
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the final day of Winter Odayaka Sesshin, 2025, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the difference between breakthroughs and maturity.
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the second day of Winter Odayaka Sesshin, 2025, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how we can ride the rough waters we are facing, like a ball floating on rapids.
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the first day of Winter Odayaka Sesshin, 2025, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores: "Who are we really?"
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Jan. 12, 2025 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how to care for different aspects of ourselves, so that our inner sage has a better chance of being heard.By Genjo Marinello
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January 2025: Cosmic Wonders – Mars, Planets in Line, and a Starry Treat!
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1:02:03Get ready for a spectacular January night sky! This month, we’ll take you on a stargazing journey featuring Mars at opposition, a rare planetary parade visible from Perth, Western Australia, and the stunning constellation of Gemini. Find out why Venus and Saturn are cozying up in the west, when to catch Earth at perihelion, and why Mars is shining …
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the seventh day of Rohatsu 2024 Sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores our need to breakthrough repeatedly to gain confidence it what is real and transcendent.
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the fifth day of Rohatsu 2024 Sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores direct demonstrations of the transcendent (combination of ordinary and absolute perspectives).
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the middle day of Rohatsu 2024 Sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how we can't avoid tears and loss, and how to face impermanence.
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the third day of Rohatsu 2024 Sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how many questions in Zen have a double meaning, and how we are all worthy to be cared for, even if we are blind in one way another.
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December 2024: Meteor Showers, Star Clusters, and Celestial Wonders!
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56:55Get ready for a spectacular December night sky! This month, we’ll guide you through dazzling meteor showers, breathtaking star clusters, and other celestial wonders visible from Perth, Western Australia. From the brightest constellations to the most exciting planetary alignments, we've got you covered. Plus, stay up to date with the latest discover…
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Teisho, given on December 2, 2024, the second full day of Chobo-ji's Rohatsu Sesshin, by Rinzan Osho. When we see beyond concepts, we can be open, free and responsive to the great reality, a place where words meet words and spirit meets spirit.
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the first day of Rohatsu Sesshin, 2024, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the kanji Mu (No, Not, Nothing), in the context of who are we really?
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Nov. 10, 2024 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how to cross swords in Zen, and thoughts about how to investigate and respond to election results.
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November 2024: Mountains, Nebulae and Astrofest!
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1:02:28Join hosts Leon and Beth as they guide you through November's celestial highlights! This month features an exciting planetary lineup in the western sky, with Venus and Mercury putting on a show after sunset. Learn when to catch the Leonids meteor shower, explore the southern constellation Mensa, and discover the fascinating Magellanic Clouds. Plus,…
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Oct.20, 2024 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how to delightfully meet every person as a flowering bodhisattva.
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October 2024: The Milky Way, Meteor Showers, and Subaru
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1:06:13Join us this October as we explore the night sky’s wonders, from the last glimpses of the Milky Way to the dazzling Orionid meteor shower. Plus, discover the celestial beauty of Subaru. Tune in for your monthly dose of stargazing insights.
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the final day of Autumn Sesshin, 2024, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the pinnacle of Zen practice, how to bring our depth into daily life.
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the fifth day of Autumn 2024 Sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how to "see" beyond three dimensions.
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the middle day of Autumn 2024 Sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores what is the sap of the tree of Dharma.
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the third day of Autumn 2024 Sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how do we say what cannot be said and how to draw on our stem or deep self-nature.
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the second day of Autumn 2024 Sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how do you say what cannot be said and do we all flow like water?
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the first day of Autumn 2024 Sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the leaf, tree and root perspectives.
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Sept. 8, 2024 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the Zen enso and its meaning. How do we sit in the middle of the circle of form and non-form?
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September 2024: Saturn’s Rings, Celestial Mechanics, and Space Mishaps
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1:10:09This month, Leon and Beth guide you through the night sky of Boorloo for September. Discover the planets Saturn and Venus, and learn about Saturn’s opposition and its upcoming equinox. The team also dives into the Deep Sky Dictionary, Space Picture of the Month, and the latest in space flight fails. Don’t miss out on the cosmic fun!…
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This talk was given at this year's annual gathering of the American Zen Teachers Association held at the Great Vow Monastery in Oregon. This talk explores what Genjo Osho sees as the essence of Zen practice and the Four Great Bodhisattva Vows.
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Special Edition: Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle
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47:04This month, Leon and Amanda delve into the fascinating story of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle debris that washed up in Greenhead in July 2023. Discover what this piece of space history is, how it got here, and its new home at Scitech. The team also explores the journey of the PSLV, its role in space missions, and the intricate process of prepa…
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August 2024: The Teapot, Galactic Wonders, and Space Oddities
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35:59This month, Leon and Amanda guide you through the night sky of Boorloo for August. Discover the constellations Scorpius and Sagittarius and learn why the “Teapot” is must-see. The team also dives into Space Flight Fails, Deep Sky Dictionary, and the Space Picture of the Month. Don’t miss out on the cosmic fun!…
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the final day of Summer Odayaka Sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the treasures of a brier patch and how to use the transcendent to play with the relative and absolute.
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the middle day of Summer Odayaka Sesshin at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how the riger and ritual of our Zen practice drops us off at several different locations that have no path.
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the first day of Summer Odayaka Sesshin, 2024, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the place of affirmation and negation in Zen training.
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the Aug. 11, 2024 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how to cultivate deep mindfulness, presence and gravitas, which leads to more care and compassion for ourselves and this world.
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the July 21, 2024 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how precious and rare this life is, and the importance of not getting trapped in our own right and wrong thinking.
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July 2024: Corvus The Crow, Lunar Research and Paralax
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59:07This month Beth and Leon take you through the night sky of Boorloo over July (As long as the winter clouds don't get in the way. The team then talks about the Constillation of the Month, Space Flight Fails, Deep Sky Dictionary and Space Picture of the Month. Head to our Instagram @particlewa to see photos from the episode. Show notes can be found o…
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Sendo Osho gave this Dharma Talk on the fifth day of Summer Sesshin 2024 at Chobo-Ji. She examines why did Bodhidharma come from the West.
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the middle day of Summer Sesshin 2024 at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores what is needed to reverse our madness towards each other and our planet: mindfulness, deeply seeing things as they are, and loving action.
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the third day of Summer Sesshin 2024 at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how our bodies sitting in the zendo, become a mountain form seamless with the planet, seamless with the Dharma.
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the second day of Summer Sesshin 2024 at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how our universe awakened and the role of our flowering in it.
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the first day of Summer Sesshin 2024 at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores our ability die to our ego identity and find the deep truth of our existence.
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the June 9, 2024, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how everything is mortal including the planet, the sun, the galaxy and the universe. Is this depressing or freeing?
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June 2024: Scorpions, snakes, & rants about space tourism
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48:03Leon and Beth chat about what you'll see looking up at the sky in Boorloo in June. Featuring Antares (the moral enemy of Mars), Hydra (the giant snake) and Alphard (the lonely Librarian). Beth rants about space tourism, and Leon nerds-out over a "really cool graph." Discussed this month: The Winter Solstice Planets: Mercury, Saturn, Mars & Jupiter …
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the June 2, 2024 Seattle University Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores Verses on The Faith Mind by the Third Chinese Zen Ancestor. The talk also explores possibilities for Dark matter and Dark energy.
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May 2024: Blue last-quarter moon, why voyager got confused, and the creepy sound of pulsars.
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47:49Beth and Leon discuss what's in the night sky in May. Why Boeing starliner is having so many troubles, the oddly shaped radio telescope that was an important part of WA Broadcast history, and listen to the creepy sound of Vela's pulsar.
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the May 26, 2024 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how to transcend being chained to our preferences.
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the April 14, 2024 Zazenkai at Chobo-Ji. This talk examines what it would take to end all wars and prejudice.
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April 2024: A lion with beans on its head, an eclipse you can't watch, and looking at earth from space
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45:41Beth and Leon are back to tell you what you need to know about space this month. First, what's in the sky this month, including an amazing solar eclipse that you'll be able to watch... over live stream, because it happens on the other side of the world. Space Flight Focus: How is SpaceX going with launching the biggest ever rocket? Well, Leon boldl…
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the sixth day of Spring Sesshin, 2024. This talk examines the Zen perspective on this matter of Life and Death. What is life? What is eternal?
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the fifth day of Spring Sesshin, 2024. Holding out arm stretched hands, what does that mean?
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the second day of Spring Sesshin, 2024. Zen koans are usually much simpler than we ever imagined. This talk examines how our discriminating mind often separates us from light and love.
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