Applied Mindfulness Workshop: Life is a Practice: Transform Your Mind. Create Quality of Life.

February 21, 2020
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Workshop

Friday, February 21, 1–4 PM

Online registration for this event has closed. Please contact the Business & Policy Program at 212-715-1208 to register. 

How do you most effectively use your most important asset, namely your own mind? Mindfulness is a powerful tool that can help you meet everyday challenges and difficult times, leading to greater clarity, freedom, and well-being. This workshop puts into practice the ideas that were explored in the event on the previous evening. You will be introduced to the foundations of mindfulness and practical techniques to increase effectiveness and quality of life at work and home.

Speakers:

Jeremy Hunter, Founding Director of the Executive Mind Leadership Institute & Associate Professor of Practice, Peter F. Drucker Graduate School of Management, Claremont Graduate Universit,
Dai Ajari Ryojun Shionuma, Head Priest of Fukuju-san, Jigenji Temple; Completed “The Omine Thousand Day Circumambulation (Omine Sennichi Kaihogyo)”

Agenda:

12:45-1:00 PMRegistration
1:00-2:10 PMConversation on Integrating Mindfulness into Your Life
2:10-3:10 PMWorkshop: Walking Zen* 
3:10-3:30 PMWorkshop: Life as a Meditation Practice 
3:30-4:00 PMDiscussion  

*Please make sure to wear or bring comfortable walking shoes, as a portion of the workshop will be happening outside if weather permits.


Admission:

Japan Society Corporate Members & Individual Members: $30
Non-Members: $40

Videos:

  • Watch Jeremy Hunter’s TED Talk on "How to Change Your Future"
  • Watch Daj Ajari Ryojun Shionuma’s NHK World video on "What Nature Teaches Us" and his TED Talk on "Three Mindsets that Connect the World" 

Please note that seats are limited. We encourage registering for this workshop as soon as possible to ensure your spot.

Prepayment must be made with a credit card. All cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the event.

For more information, please contact the Business and Policy Program at 212-715-1208 or email [email protected].

 

  • Friday, February 21, 2020
  • 1:00 pm