Zen koans guide individuals on a path of self-discovery and enlightenment by shattering assumptions and cultivating present-moment awareness through powerful metaphors.

Koans function as metaphors for achieving a heightened state of awareness. Here’s how:

• Questioning Assumptions: Koans dismantle logical reasoning, prompting students to question their fundamental beliefs about reality. This mental breakdown opens the door to new ways of seeing and being.
• Direct Experience: Koans don’t impart knowledge through concepts or ideas. Instead, they point students toward a direct experience of reality, beyond the limitations of language and thought.
• Letting Go: Koans often challenge the ego’s desire for control and certainty. By wrestling with unsolvable problems, students learn to surrender to the mystery of existence.

The Path to Enlightenment

Engaging with koans is not about finding a literal answer. It’s about undergoing a transformative process that cultivates:

• Intuition: Koans encourages students to develop their intuitive understanding beyond rational thinking.
• Present Moment Awareness: By grappling with the present paradox, students hone their focus on the here and now.
• Compassion: The disorienting nature of koans can lead to a deeper understanding of universality and compassion for all beings.

Each week, a different international expert discusses a topic near and dear to their heart. These sessions are appropriate for coaches, leaders, and leadership development professionals at all levels of coaching knowledge.

Here’s what to expect each month:

• Second Wednesday: Coaching for Spiritual Intelligence
• Fourth Wednesday: Masters in Coaching

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