About this Event
A two-day Zen experience with Kiyohiko Shimazu, a Zen monk and business leader visiting from Japan. No experience needed. Zen is introduced here not as religion, but as practical training to settle the mind and live with more clarity.
DAY ONE | Sunday, November 1 | 2:00 to 5:00 PM (doors 1:30 PM)
UBC Robson Square, C300 Theatre (800 Robson Street, lower level)
- Japanese classical dance (Nihon Buyo) performance
- Talk: bringing Zen into daily life, relationships, and how you live
- A short introduction to zazen (seated meditation), sharing, and Q&A
DAY TWO | Monday, November 2 | 6:00 to 8:00 PM, followed by networking
SELC Language College lounge (321 Water Street, Gastown)
A small-group session for 30 to 40 people, focused on Zen and leadership.
- Seminar: Zen and leadership
- Zazen and kyosaku experience (open to all who wish to try)
- Discussion and Q&A, then talk with Mr. Shimazu one-on-one over light refreshments
Both days are presented in Japanese with consecutive English interpretation.
TICKETS
- Day One only - $10 (most popular)
- Day Two only - $30
- Day One + Day Two Package - $35 (best deal)
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Kiyohiko Shimazu is the founder and CEO of Shimars Inc. and was ordained as a Zen monk in 2012. Before founding Shimars, he served as a board director and head of HR at Starts Corporation and led two group companies as their top executive.
Co-hosted by the Japan Canada Chamber of Commerce (JCCOC) and Shimars Next (Shimars Inc.)
In cooperation with GIFTS AND THINGS
Questions? Contact Taro Whitred at [email protected]
【日本語】
禅僧であり経営者でもある島津清彦氏を日本から招き、2日間の講演を行います。1日目（11月1日・UBC Robson Square）は日本舞踊の上演と、生活・人間関係・人生に禅をどう取り入れるかの講演。2日目（11月2日・SELC Language College）は少人数でリーダーシップをテーマにしたセミナーと、座禅・警策体験（希望者は全員体験できます）、島津氏との交流会です。両日とも日本語での講演に英語の逐次通訳がつきます。
Event venue & nearby stays
UBC Robson Square, 800 Robson Street, Vancouver, Canada
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