The Essence of Leadership: Zen Insights for a Technological Age | Kathy Park (#187)

Kathy Park, a seasoned practitioner of SEN and a Dharma Master
Teacher. Their dialogue transcends the conventional understanding
of leadership, weaving it seamlessly with Zen Buddhism and the
challenges of our rapidly evolving technological landscape.





Kathy Park JDPSN is a practitioner of Zen for more than 20 years,
a dharma master and teacher as well as the coordinator of Kwan Um
Zen Online, where she is bringing online Zen teaching and support
to practitioners worldwide.





In today's conversation it's all about:





Leadership and Self-Responsibility:


True leadership is not just about leading others but being
accountable to oneself. Kathy underscores the importance of
taking responsibility in various aspects of life, regardless of
one's position. True leadership is about fully embracing one's
role, acting with responsibility, and having a clear intention,
vision, and motivation.





Karma and Individual Conditioning:


Kathy touches upon the concept of karma and how it influences our
thoughts, actions, and behaviors. Every individual and society
has its unique karma that shapes their thinking and functioning.
Recognizing and understanding these habitual tendencies can lead
to greater self-awareness and personal growth.





Empathy and Connection:


In a world overwhelmed with information and rapid technological
advancements, Kathy highlights the significance of empathy in
connecting with others. Both affective empathy (relating to
someone else's feelings) and cognitive empathy (understanding
someone else's perspective) are essential for genuine human
connections. True freedom and correct leadership can be achieved
through deep empathy, recognizing that we are all interconnected.





-- HIGHLIGHTS --





0:00 - Introduction: Simon Welcomes Kathy Park


1:23 - Leadership in Spirituality: Exploring Leadership in Zen
Buddhism


4:57 - The Tech Age Dilemma: Vulnerability in the Face of
Emerging Technologies


8:12 - True Leadership: Accountability and Civic Duty


12:45 - The Essence of Self-Responsibility: Intention, Vision,
and Motivation


16:30 - Karma's Influence: Understanding Individual and
Societal Karma


20:05 - Leadership Virtues: Self-Reflection and Questioning in
Buddhism


24:40 - Buddha's Teachings: The Story of Buddha and Mahakasyapa


28:15 - The Information Overload: Navigating the Digital Age


32:00 - The Power of Empathy: Affective vs. Cognitive Empathy


36:20 - Emotional Distress: Self-Reflection and Psychological
Ancestry


40:10 - Awakening in Modern Times: The Polish Election and
Civic Engagement


44:35 - Zen in Daily Life: Imperfection, Change, and Reality


48:00 - The Absolute World: Emptiness, Love, and Compassion


51:20 - AI's Limitations: The Gap Between Technology and Human
Experience


54:10 - Closing Thoughts: Gratitude and Future Conversations





About Kathy Park:


https://kwanumzen.org/


@KwanUmSchoolofZen





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