This conference was held under the theme “We Don’t Need Motivation.” Participants included His Eminence Otani, the Head of the Shingon Sect; Professor Hirahara; and Reverend Nishihara. Reverend Nishihara argued that the concept of motivation is, in fact, unnecessary, citing Aesop’s fable of the three bricklayers as an example to explain how differences in sense
Under the theme “We Don’t Need Psychological Safety,” this conference featured a discussion on the intersection of Buddhism and science. Professor Hirahara explained that the concept of psychological safety is often misunderstood, noting that its original meaning—as proposed by Professor Edmondson—is to foster innovation by allowing for challenges and failures within an organization. The Professor
This seminar was an online discussion held under the theme “Buddhist-Based Talent Development and Organizations Where People Learn and Grow Together,” featuring Mr. Nishihara, Professor Hirahara, and His Eminence Otani Guen, Head of the Otani Sect. Mr. Nishihara emphasized the importance of Buddhist-based talent development and the benefits of nurturing others by setting aside one’s