Zen2.0 2022 Start from Inner Wisdom 〜 The Stories of Interbeing 〜 (en)

【One month limited with missed videos】 If you miss any of the sessions, you will be able to view recorded videos of all the sessions at a later date.

【Bilingual Event】 All programs will be simultaneously interpreted into English and Japanese.

【Theme】

”Start from Inner Wisdom　The Stories of Interbeing” - Living with all the stories

We live in an era of accelerating global division and fragmentation. Do you ever feel the urge to reactively confront each other with binary opinions such as "right" and "wrong"? In such a situation, what is important is to stop, look at ourselves, and start by accessing the "original wisdom" that we possess. We must recognize each other's diverse stories and live with all of them. And to realize that all living things are related and connected to each other.  Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, who passed away in February of this year, left us the word "interbeing. When we begin the dialogue from our original wisdom, we realize that each story is an interbeing story. As the degree of VUCA increases, a movement is emerging to define Inner Development Goals (IDGs) to examine the inner growth goals of our humanity, believing that our inner development (Development) is essential to realize a sustainable world. A movement has emerged to define Inner Development Goals (IDGs) to examine the inner growth goals of humankind.  In an era that is witnessing rapid changes in the world around us, what are the possibilities for the world we are building together from interbeing? This year's Zen2.0 hopes to create a place where we can discuss such a worldview together.  

【Program Outline】

Day1：September 10 (Sat.) Doors open at 8:30 a.m., start at 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Day2: September 11 (Sun.) Doors open at 8:30, start at 9:00 - 17:00 

【Venue 】

In addition to the real event (limited number of participants) at Kenchoji Temple in Kitakamakura, a hybrid format is planned that includes online (Zoom) delivery and a zendo in the metaverse space.

【About Kenchoji Temple】

This year, Zen2.0 will be held at Kenchoji Temple, the head temple of the Kenchoji School of Rinzai Zen Buddhism, located in North Kamakura. For the first four editions, Zen2.0 has been held at Kenchoji Temple, which has a history of more than 760 years. 

  　Participants who have come to Kenchoji Temple have always said that the "power of the place is amazing. Only those who have actually been to this holy place can feel the refreshing atmosphere of Kenchoji Temple. The pure breeze blowing through Kenchoji Temple, the rustling of leaves in the wind, the chirping of birds... This year, as last year, we will continue the online relay between Kamakura and overseas venues, while taking sufficient precautions against corona, in order to create a hybrid event at Kenchoji Temple that takes advantage of both real and online locations. We will continue to hold this year's event online at Kamakura and overseas venues, as we did last year. 

Speakers scheduled at this time (in no particular order)

 Mr. Satish Kumar (Peace activist, Founder of Schumacher College)

 Takashi Maeno (Professor, Keio University)

 Mr. Stephen Murphy Shigematsu (Professor, Stanford University)

 Mr. Gengo Akiba (Soto Zen priest)

 Mr. Kazuteru Fujita (Soto Zen Priest)

 Mr. Keisuke Shimada (Mindfulness practitioner and translator)

 Ms. Yoshie Akiba (Owner of Jazz Club Yoshi's)

 Ms. Keiko Suzuki (Honorary Director, JT Biohistory Research Hall)

 Ms. Puruzan Kudo (Shakuhachi player) 

Ms. Masako Ono (Indian classical dancer)

 Mr. Alex Kerr (Oriental Culture Researcher, Author)

 Ms. Asa Kubiak (Spiral Flow Yoga Teacher)

 Mr. Tsuruaki Yukawa (IT Journalist) 

Ms. Momoe (Representative of Zen Eating)

 Ms. Rie Yamada (WabiYoga ® leader) Mr. Masahiko Hashimoto (film director, singer-songwriter)

 Ms. Kanae Kuwabara (Certified Process Work Diplomate & Master of Process Work) 

Ms. Sergio Bayetta (Pianist)

In addition to the above speakers, there will be about 25 speakers in total.

All lectures will be simultaneously interpreted from Japanese to English or English to Japanese. All lectures will be simultaneously interpreted from Japanese to English or from English to Japanese. Simultaneous interpretation or subtitles will be available at the venue.

In order to prevent infection, staff members will wear masks. In order to prevent the spread of the virus, staff members will be wearing masks. The venue will be ventilated by opening the windows. Disinfectant solution will be available at the venue. We recommend that all speakers and staff wash their hands and gargle. 

【About Tickets】

ONline Tickets (Early Bird, Student, Normal): 

+Live video will be available only for the events held at Hojo room, and the video of the Tokugeturou room will be available later as a recorded video.

OFFline Tickets (early-bird, student, and regular)

+Same as Online Ticket, all recorded videos will be available for one month after they are provided.

+The real event may be cancelled at the discretion of the organizer due to the spread of the new coronavirus in Japan, which has been spreading since the latter half of July 2022, and due to the government's directive to restrict activities and Kanagawa Prefecture's directive. In such a case, we will inform you of the cancellation of the real event as soon as possible and will issue a refund as soon as possible.

【Countermeasures against the new coronavirus 】

+Please wear a mask when you come to the venue.

+For the prevention of infection, our staff will be wearing masks.

 +From the standpoint of social distance, we will keep the speakers at a distance from each other. 

+The venue will be ventilated with open windows. 

+Disinfectant solution will be available at the venue. 

+We recommend that all speakers and staff wash their hands and gargle. 

+Air purifiers will be installed at the venue.

+Please understand that you may not be allowed to enter the venue due to corona or other medical conditions. In such cases, Zen2.0 staff will contact you at a later date regarding a refund.

【Possible Cancellation of OFFLINE Events Due to the Spread of the New Coronavirus in Japan】

Due to the spread of the new coronavirus in Japan, there is a possibility that OFFLINE events will be canceled for the safety of our customers. In the event that an OFFLINE event is canceled, we will promptly issue refunds to those who have purchased real tickets.

【About Zen2.0】

All Zen2.0 events are managed by Zen2.0, a general incorporated association.  What is Zen2.0? Many of us live with anxiety in today's society, which is characterized by rapid change, lack of certainty, complexity, and lack of visibility.  It may be time for us to stop and rethink the relationship between our true "self," nature, environment, and society, and to ask ourselves what we are living for and where we are headed.  We have hypothesized that the difficulties of modern society stem from a lack of "harmony and balance.　We have found hints in the wisdom of the East, especially Buddhist thought and the Zen way of life, which have been handed down since ancient times, and which emphasize harmony and balance.