Christian Madsbjerg is an author, entrepreneur, and academic who focuses on the practical and commercial application of the Human Sciences. He is the co-founder of the global consulting firm Red Associates. At Red Associates, Madsbjerg served as an advisor to executive teams in some of the world's largest companies, addressing strategy questions through empirical, organized observations of the human world. He also held the Professor of Applied Humanities position at The New School in New York...

STEPHEN BATCHELOR is a Buddhist teacher and writer known for his secular or agnostic approach to the Dharma. Formerly a Buddhist monk in the Tibetan and Zen traditions, he is the translator and author of several books including Buddhism Without Beliefs, Living with the Devil and Confessions of a Buddhist Atheist. His most recent book, After Buddhism, was published by Yale University Press in 2015. He lives in southwest France with his wife Martine. https://stephenbatchelor.org

STEPHEN BATCHELOR is a Buddhist teacher and writer known for his secular or agnostic approach to the Dharma. Formerly a Buddhist monk in the Tibetan and Zen traditions, he is the translator and author of several books including Buddhism Without Beliefs, Living with the Devil and Confessions of a Buddhist Atheist. His most recent book, After Buddhism, was published by Yale University Press in 2015. He lives in southwest France with his wife Martine. https://stephenbatchelor.org

Markus Gabriel, Philosopher, Professor at the University of Bonn Born in 1980 in Germany. A philosopher. At the age of 29, he became the youngest full professor in the history of the philosophy department at the University of Bonn, which boasts a tradition of over 200 years. While rooted in the tradition of Western philosophy, he has gained global attention by advocating "New Realism." He also serves as an international visiting fellow at the Stanford Humanities Center. He has appeared on...

Markus Gabriel, Philosopher, Professor at the University of Bonn Born in 1980 in Germany. A philosopher. At the age of 29, he became the youngest full professor in the history of the philosophy department at the University of Bonn, which boasts a tradition of over 200 years. While rooted in the tradition of Western philosophy, he has gained global attention by advocating "New Realism." He also serves as an international visiting fellow at the Stanford Humanities Center. He has appeared on...

Simran Jeet Singh, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of History at Union Theological Seminary and Senior Advisor for the Aspen Institute’s Religion & Society Program. He is the national bestselling author of The Light We Give: How Sikh Wisdom Can Transform Your Life (Riverhead, Penguin Random House), which is now out in paperback, and he hosts the new podcast, Wisdom & Practice, which is produced in partnership with PRX and The Aspen Institute. Activities you are particularly...

Joshua W. Walker, Ph.D., President and CEO of Japan Society, is a perpetual bridge-builder, citizen diplomat, trained academic, and global enthusiast passionate about international affairs with a specialization in East Asia and the Middle East. Previously the Global Head of Strategic Initiatives at Eurasia Group, he is Senior Fellow at the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress, Adjunct Associate Professor of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University, Presidential...

David Rodin is one of the world’s foremost authorities on ethics and organizational culture. His work has helped to transform the fields of organizational and military ethics, and he advises some of the world’s largest private and public organizations. A distinguished moral philosopher, David worked for almost two decades at the University of Oxford where he was Co-Director of the Oxford Institute for Ethics, Law, and Armed Conflict and Co-Founder of the Oxford Changing Character of War...

David Rodin is one of the world’s foremost authorities on ethics and organizational culture. His work has helped to transform the fields of organizational and military ethics, and he advises some of the world’s largest private and public organizations. A distinguished moral philosopher, David worked for almost two decades at the University of Oxford where he was Co-Director of the Oxford Institute for Ethics, Law, and Armed Conflict and Co-Founder of the Oxford Changing Character of War...

Ben Skinner is Founder & President of Transparentem, a non-profit investigative unit. Previously, as a journalist, he reported on diverse topics from five continents for Time, Newsweek, Travel + Leisure, and others. His first book, A Crime So Monstrous, was awarded the 2009 Dayton Literary Peace Prize for nonfiction, as well as a citation from the Overseas Press Club in its book category for 2008. He was named an Adventurer of the Year 2008 by National Geographic. Passionate activities -...

Ben Skinner is Founder & President of Transparentem, a non-profit investigative unit. Previously, as a journalist, he reported on diverse topics from five continents for Time, Newsweek, Travel + Leisure, and others. His first book, A Crime So Monstrous, was awarded the 2009 Dayton Literary Peace Prize for nonfiction, as well as a citation from the Overseas Press Club in its book category for 2008. He was named an Adventurer of the Year 2008 by National Geographic. Passionate activities...

Roman Krznaric is a social philosopher who writes about the power of ideas to create change. His latest book is the international bestseller The Good Ancestor: How to Think Long Term in a Short-Term World. His previous books, including Empathy, The Wonderbox and Carpe Diem Regained, have been published in more than 25 languages. He is Senior Research Fellow at Oxford University’s Centre for Eudaimonia and Human Flourishing and founder of the world’s first Empathy Museum. His new book, History...

Roman Krznaric is a social philosopher who writes about the power of ideas to create change. His latest book is the international bestseller The Good Ancestor: How to Think Long Term in a Short-Term World. His previous books, including Empathy, The Wonderbox and Carpe Diem Regained, have been published in more than 25 languages. He is Senior Research Fellow at Oxford University’s Centre for Eudaimonia and Human Flourishing and founder of the world’s first Empathy Museum. His new book, History...

“voice” - to be heard, on self, ancestors, future generations and the world. A dialogue between global leaders and Rev. Shoukei Matsumoto around a Statement Buddha Dharma. About Camphor Tree Village - a global project by a Japanese university, Musashino University for its 100th anniversary in accordance with its founding spirit of Buddha Dharma, not Buddhism, or “-ism,” to go beyond the dichotomies. The purpose of this project is to study the significance of the Dharma and its potential...