In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, in the expert’s mind there are few.

– Shunryu Suzuki

Selected from mick’s leadership blog

15:41 The place that travel writer Pico Iyer would most like to go? Nowhere. In a counterintuitive and lyrical meditation, Iyer takes a look at the incredible insight that comes with taking time for stillness. In our world of constant movement and distraction, he teases out strategies we all can use to take back a few minutes out of every day, or a few days out of every season.

09:56 Schwartzberg’s stunning time-lapse photography and human vignettes, accompanied by music and powerful words from Benedictine monk David Steindl-Rast, serve as a meditation on being grateful for every day and giving back to those who are less fortunate.

10:00 Illuminating talk on what meditation really is, expressed in clear, simple language. Sogyal Rinpoche is a Tibetan lama renowned for his ability to make Tibetan Buddhist teaching relevant to modern men and women of all faiths by drawing out their universal message while losing none of their authenticity, purity, and power.

1:12:05 Jon Kabat-Zinn leads a spirited class on mindfulness and meditation at Google. It’s a wonderful session, and one that’s particularly relevant to people working in technology and media.

07:55 Japanese music set to lovely Japanese nature scenes, some with Japanese or Buddhist themed inspirational quotes. Much of the music features Japanese instruments.