Suzuki Roshi writes, "In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert's mind there are few." Join in a glide, often a dive, into a plethora of Zen Buddhist practices and ...

Seiryu Gongen, Shinto goddess believed to be the avatar of two Esoteric Buddhist deities, from Nanbokucho period, 1336-92, Japanese, hanging scroll, mid 14th century Source: Metropolitan Museum of Art ...

“Let’s approach this project with fresh eyes–imagine we’re stepping into this space for the first time.” This is one way to signal a shift towards a “beginner’s mind” approach to your business. Drawn ...

Socrates once said that “true wisdom comes from knowing that you know nothing.” When people ask me how I’ve been able to lead organizations in such disparate industries, I always circle back to this ...

Ironically, shoshin is frequently applied not to beginners, but to experts — because, as the theory goes, the more an individual becomes an expert in a subject, the more close-minded they might become ...

Feeling jaded is common as we age, but adopting a 'beginner's mind' can help us approach life with openness and curiosity, fostering hope.

Mindfulness is now part of our cultural mainstream and is discussed in just about every segment of our society. Unfortunately, it is not always recognized that there is an important prerequisite to ...

Spring is often equated with the flowering of new possibilities. And as I turn 68, I am learning one of the most important aspects of growth and change is the inherent risk in learning something new ...