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    Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho on April 6th, 2014 at Chobo-Ji.  This talk explores Case 14 of the Mumonkan, where Nasen tragically kills the temple cat. Genjo explores Nasen's heart/mind and the conflict between two polarities of human nature.

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