Ebook: A sense of something greater: Zen and the search for balance in Silicon Valley

The price of progress -- Success and spirituality -- I just have to do my part: interview with Andy Narayanan -- Monastic practice in everyday life -- Scrubbing spiritual viruses -- Imposter syndrome: interview with Dave Redell -- A sense of something greater -- Mind without boundaries -- The source of compassion -- Admitting you don't know: interview with Colleen King Ney -- Right effort -- Authentic life -- Choosing wisely: interview with Dan Geiger -- No longer exclusive -- Something's missing: interview with Bonnie Sarmiento -- "Attention, attention" -- Gift-giving mind -- Off with their heads: interview with Travis Marsot -- The problem of excitement -- The meaning of Zazen -- Who are zen students? -- That's what zen will do for you: interview with Victor Legge -- No need for cleverness -- Dharma in the ordinary -- You just have to care: interview with Scott Williams -- Natural way of life -- Did you see the gorilla? -- Connecting with what's important: interview with Brenda Golianu -- The enlightened mind -- Affirmation -- Soul-searching -- How can I help?: interview with Paul Slakey -- Nothing to attain -- Planning the present -- The power of the practice is in the streets: interview with Randy Komisar -- Zen and character -- The freeway always clears up: interview with Jean-Louis Gassée -- Is that so? -- Lost in transition -- Giving up toys -- I know the work I should be doing: interview with Ken Simpson -- What's in my best interest? -- A comma in the world: interview with Jayashree Mahajan -- Wow moments -- Epilogue: technology needs a partner -- Appendix one: zen practice -- Appendix two: the meaning of forms in zen practice: contributed by Phuong Ertley -- Appendix three: a history of Kannon Do: a zen meditation center in Silicon Valley.;With worker stress at an all-time high, particularly in the fast-paced technology industry, it's no surprise that Google, Salesforce, and Apple have adopted mindfulness and meditation into their workplace culture. Studies show mindfulness practice increases emotional intelligence, reduces stress, and enhances health and overall well-being. A Sense of Something Greater goes deeper than the current mindfulness trend, into the heart of Zen practice. For Les Kaye, Zen is more than awareness--it's also "the continued determination to be authentic in relationships, to create meaningful, intimate, intentional bonds with people, things, and the environment." Kaye's teachings are paired with interviews with current tech employees and Zen practitioners, conducted by journalist Teresa Bouza. A Sense of Something Greater is an essential book for business leaders, mindfulness meditators, and Zen practitioners alike.