Practical Zen wisdom for the modern world
2024/02©2024 Kyoto Meditation Center, Co., Ltd.

What is Kyoto Meditation Center?

Founder’s story
Modern people are busy with work andtheir work-life balance are disrupted.
Daisuke Sasaki, the CEO of Kyoto
Meditation Center, was also one of them.
And his inherent calmness andcompassion were lost through thebusyness.
Then he discovered Zen and decided to live
in a Zen temple. In the quiet placesurrounded by nature and with simple
meals and teas, he could recover hisemotional wellness.
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What is Kyoto Meditation Center?

Our mission

To promote the improvement of work-life balanceby practical zen wisdom for the modern world.
To achieve this, we are developing SanZen solutions

We have conducted many session and workshops for hundreds of people including corporate
executives, at Zen temple, and at companies in Silicon valley.
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What is Kyoto Meditation Center?

AdvisorShizan FUJIOKA
Head priest of Joju-ji Zen Temple at Kyoto

He became a Zen priest and disciple of Joju-ji Zentemple 20 years ago, where he has been head priest
since 2016.
Joju-ji, established in 810 at the will of the emperor of the time,
is a Buddhist Temple dedicated to the protection of the nationand prosperity of the Imperial Household. Joju-ji wasdestroyed by a fire in the 1500s but was rebuilt in 1687 as atemple of Obaku Buddhism. Obaku is a sect of Zen Buddhism
introduced from China during the Edo period.

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What is Zen?

Utilization of your five senses

Human emotions are generated through contactbetween external stimuli and the five senses.
In Zen, to clear your mind, you should provide goodstimulations to your five senses through;•••••Eyes (visual: greenery, architecture, gardens, sky, human expression.)
Nose (sense of smell: plants, soil, incense.)
Ears (Hearing: birdsong, sutra changing, sound of bells, sound of wooden fish.)
Mouth (Taste: tea, meals, sweets.)
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What is Zen?

Zazen

Zazen “seated meditation” is one tool to maintain a state ofoverseeing one’s emotional vector (attention)

Zazen is a practical practice that can be incorporated into daily life. It'soften cited for its stress management effects. Additionally, it contributes
to controlling concentration. If you can concentrate moment by moment,
it can enhance your business skills.

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What is Zen?

Clearing the mind and its effectiveness
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Anxiety
Busyness
Busyness

If your mind is occupied with various matters,
you cannot manage your attention properly
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What is Zen?

Clearing the mind and its effectivenessIf your can clear your mind, you can manage
your attention properly
New task

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Kyoto Meditation Center’s challenges

Our services: SanZen
Developing SanZen, the wisdom of Zen applicable to busy people in modern life
Integrating digital content and real-world experiences to promote SanZen

Digital content

Real-world experience

Providing SanZen content that stimulates the senses and clears
the mind in a short time by watching Zen-related beautiful
scenery content while enjoying a drink.

Tranquil Zen temple in Kyoto for a private program lasting several
hours, offering zazen meditation and learning Zen wisdom.
Providing workshop sessions for business professionals andtours for travelers.

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SanZen Digital Content

SanZen Instant clarity
Zazen “Sitting” meditation, and existing meditation apps are certainly effective for clearing
the mind and toning the heart. However, it requires a lot of time to face your feelings.
Simple, easy casual zen practice comes in
Step1: Prepare soothing beverage

Step2: Select and play content

Utilize the wisdom of Zen, specifically "engaging the five senses," to instantly clear your mind. By practicing this techniquebefore work or during moments of frustration, such as with family, you can achieve a balanced work-life harmony.
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SanZen Digital Content

Comparison
SanZen fits your daytime meditation needs, and FocusSync make it easy to“make meditation a habit”
Existing meditation AppSanZen

Stimulation

Stimulate hearing by calmmusic

5 senses by video and tea.

Time required

20 minutes ~Less than 5 minutes

Features[Reflection]
Deep meditation to focus on
yourself slowly anddeliberately. Temporary drop instress and vitality[Change of pace]
Light meditation to clear the mind in short time.
Vitality is maintained
afterwards[Make it a habit]
Group dynamics can help tomake it a habit

After the end of daytime
activities to loosen the mindàBefore going to bed, onholidays, etc.

To take a break during work
time or daily lifeàBefore a meeting or whenfrustrated during work, etc.

Before online meetings

When to use

SanZen FocusSync**SanZen FocusSync is a solution that allows multiple individuals to engage with SanZen content simultaneously. By conducting it before online
meetings, it enhances team building and increases the productivity of the meetings.
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SanZen real-world experience

SanZen Executive Session
Learn from Samurai Lords: Ancient Zen Wisdom for Modern Business LeadersThis event is perfect for corporate training of foreign company professionals
visiting Japan, as well as for MICE participants.

SanZen Executive Session offers you the wisdom of Japan's historic Zen temples, wheresamurai lords sought to improve their decision-making and leadership.
It was the wisdom of Zen that CEOs of that era used to hone their decision-making andleadership skills.

2.5hours, 5~80 people, JPY20,000 per person (negotiable)©2024 Kyoto Meditation Center, Co., Ltd.

SanZen real-world experience

SanZen Tour
Authentic Zen meditation:
Learn practical wisdom at Kyoto Zen temple

Embark on a journey of mindfulness with our expert guides as they lead you through theenchanting gardens. Unraveling the principles of Buddhism and Zen in English, you will
discover how these ancient teachings hold relevance for us in the modern world.

2.5hours, 5~20 people, JPY20,000 per person (negotiable)©2024 Kyoto Meditation Center, Co., Ltd.

What is Kyoto Meditation Center?

Members

Daisetz Sasaki

Hiroyuki Kubo

CEO, Co-Founder

CTO/COO, Co-Founder, Ph.D.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisetz-sasaki-769223233/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hiroyuki-kubo-kmc/

Master's in Buddhist Studies from Ryukoku University (2013)

Ph.D in Informatics from Kyoto University (2011)

Have over 15 years of experience promoting Kyoto's rich history and culture witha focus on Buddhism, using fluency in English and unique network in the city.

With over 10 years of experience as an engineer at a major domestic vendor and4 years of business development experience in Silicon Valley.

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Guided more than 500 inbound clients as a Kyoto tourist guide
Taught Zen for international students at Kwansei Gakuin University for over 5 years
Commissioned by the Japan Tourism Agency to develop inbound tourism content

Authored numerous papers and patents as a researcher
Developed numerous PoC systems utilizing advanced technologies
Developed and released mobile application

Owns 60% of stake in Kyoto Meditation CenterOwns 40% of stake in Kyoto Meditation Center

Rie Kubo

Shizan Fujioka

Sales, admin

Advisor, Zen Priest

Worked for 4 years at an airline company developing
new overseas routes and sales to domestic travel
agencies.

Head Priest of Joju-ji Zen Temple in Kyoto. Over 20
years of experience as a Zen priest, spreading Zen
teachings to many foreigners in collaboration with KMC.

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