Utilizing Zen Principles in the Modern Work Day
Note: This event will be free and open to the public!
The ancient practices found at the core of Zen Buddhism have never been more relevant than they are in today's work world. The simple, practical and self-less rituals, practices and traditions go to the heart of answering the most common questions of today's worker: How can I deal with an impossible workload? Does anxiety have to be such a present force in my life? Why is focus so elusive? Is being an achiever and being a kind, compassionate person, at odds with each other?
This class will delve into the Zen practices that go to the heart of these questions and many others commonly faced today
Event schedule:
7:00PM 7:30PM - Check in to the event. I (Thenuka) will be there to greet you.
7:45PM - The talk will start.
8:30PM - The talk finishes and we move into Q&A.
9:00PM - Q&A finishes
This event will be held at The Commons, at 540 Laguna St in Hayes Valley.
About Michael: Sozan Michael McCord has lived and worked at San Francisco Zen Center since 2009, and served as Ino (Head of Meditation Hall) and Tenzo (Head Cook) at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. He was ordained as a Zen priest by Ryushin Paul Haller in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki in 2014. Michael holds a BA in Theology from Ambassador University and worked as a volunteer for their non-profit Ambassador Foundation in Amman, Jordan, doing vocational training for mentally challenged individuals. He had careers in the technology and financial sectors before coming to Zen practice. He was the Director of City Center/Beginner's Mind Temple from 2019 – 2021 and is currently the CFO of San Francisco Zen Center.