Miki, host of Zen2.0, the world's largest international conference on Zen and mindfulness

 

 

Have you ever had an experience where walking changed your life?

 

 

 

After the pandemic eased, a strange change came over me. I began guiding visitors from overseas to Zen temples in North Kamakura three or four times a month. At first, it was simply a desire to “introduce the beautiful Japanese Zen culture.”

 

 

 

But as I guided more people, I noticed something astonishing.

 

 

 

As we walked slowly along the quiet paths around North Kamakura, talking, people's expressions visibly changed.

 

We'd experience zazen meditation along the way, then spend a gentle time afterward sitting and talking. After spending time like this, somehow, everyone participating became incredibly close.

 

 

 

This was more than just a sightseeing tour.

 

 

 

In fact, with several of the foreigners I walked with, we later started projects together or new businesses emerged. Encounters and connections, as if by magic, kept happening one after another.

 

 

 

“What on earth is happening here?”

 

 

 

The answer lay in the special atmosphere of Kitakamakura's Zen temples and natural surroundings. Walking slowly over stone pavements etched with over 700 years of history, passing through bamboo groves and flowers blooming with the seasons. The conversations shared within this setting somehow naturally held the power to open the doors of the heart.

 

 

 

Amazingly, even with my clumsy English, we could communicate incredibly well and become close. Beyond the language barrier, hearts connected.

 

 

 

Stepping away from the daily clamor, onto quiet paths where only footsteps echo. There, strangely, deep thoughts and dreams we wouldn't normally share just flowed out naturally. In sync with the rhythm of walking, hearts opened effortlessly.

 

 

 

I want to share this experience with more people. And I want to create this new experience of “connecting while walking” together with you.

 

We named this mysterious effect the “Anbling Effect.” This event is the workshop we created to embody that effect.

 

 

 

Born from this vision is “Anbling™.”

 

 

 

Join us for a special experience this weekend, starting at 9 AM for about 3 hours. Set in the historic, Zen-infused atmosphere of North Kamakura, why not create this unique experience together?

 

 

 

Limited to just 5 participants. Walk with me as I share how Zen saved me during my darkest times. It's a time to quietly reconnect with yourself and your companions. (Learn more about my personal transformation here.)

 

 

 

This single step might just be the beginning of an encounter that changes your life.

 

​

 

【What is Anbling™?】

“Anbling™” is a tangible way for more people to experience the “access to one's inner essence” that I've explored through zenschool and Zen2.0.

 

 

 

It combines the English words “Amble” (to walk slowly), ‘Ing’ (the state of being present here and now), and “Inner being” (one's inner essence).

 

 

 

Placing yourself in a rich natural environment like North Kamakura or a pure space, calming your thoughts, and walking slowly (Amble) while sharpening your five senses. The bodily sensations and the delicate awareness of yourself “here and now” (Ing). Then, engage in reflective talk—a non-judgmental, listening-based introspective dialogue. Through this process, you'll be liberated from overthinking, and in that moment of sudden emptiness, connect with your inner being and authentic insight."

 

 

 

This is precisely the experience Anbling™ aims to provide. We prioritize “feeling” through your own body and mind, rather than merely acquiring knowledge.

 

 

 

【What You'll Gain from This Workshop – From Miki】

Anbling™ Experience Directly from the Founder: Experience firsthand a new approach based on insights I gained from practicing Zen and mindfulness.

 

Practices to Deeply Connect with the “Here and Now”: Guided by nature in North Kamakura, learn to let go of thoughts and focus your awareness on the present moment through your five senses.

 

A catalyst for noticing your inner voice: Shine light on your subtle sensations, emotions, and thought patterns often overlooked in daily life, deepening self-understanding.

 

A gateway to Authentic Insight: The answers lie within you, not outside. We provide hints for tuning into that inner voice.

 

Mindfulness for Daily Life: We share practical methods that integrate into everyday actions like walking, observing, and listening—not complex techniques.

 

Direct Feedback to Miki and Utsunomiya: Your experience connects this new endeavor to the future.

 

 

 

【Program Details】

Gathering & Orientation: Miki explains the vision behind Anbling™, the workshop's purpose, and its flow.

 

Anbling™ Practice Around Northern Kamakura Zen Temples:

 

Mindful Walking (Conscious Walking)

 

Observation Using the Five Senses (Carefully feeling natural sounds, light, wind, scents, etc.)

 

Questions Prompting Reflection (Miki poses questions, sharing his own experiences)

 

Reflective Dialogue in a Quiet Space: Non-judgmental, listening-based dialogue in pairs or small groups.

 

Recommended For:

Those wishing to directly engage with the philosophy of Yasushi Miki, co-founder of Zen2.0 and founder of zenschool, and the worldview of Zen2.0.

 

Those exploring essential self-transformation and leadership approaches beyond existing frameworks.

 

Executives and leaders facing complex challenges who feel limited by thought alone and seek ways to access intuition and inner voice.

 

Those wishing to experientially learn mindfulness and Zen under a trusted guide (Miki).

 

Those seeking liberation from daily stress and a deep mental refresh.

 

Those wishing to experience the unique energy of North Kamakura.

 

 

 

【Facilitator】

Koji Miki (Co-Representative of Zen2.0 / Representative Director of enmono Inc. / Founder of zenschool・AILIA Academy)

 

Driven by a passion to share the wisdom of Zen and mindfulness—which transformed his own life—more widely with society, he proposed the innovation theory “True Innovation®” centered on “ikigai” (purpose in life) and founded zenschool. He also co-founded and serves as Representative Director of Japan's largest international mindfulness conference, “Zen2.0.” From Kamakura, he promotes the “Mindful City Kamakura” initiative, continuously exploring the potential of mindfulness in modern society. For more on Miki's other activities, please see here.