Strategy and Virtue

For some, “strategy” is saying that the end justifies the means – which is a selfish approach. In this program we will explore the opposite. The Chinese strategist Sunzi wrote a text that has become a classic on strategy – which is rooted in virtue. His first and foremost question is how to benefit everybody, or as it is called “All Under Heaven”.  

This one day program explores both his profound wisdom, and the skills needed to start putting it to use in our lives. We will look into the importance of virtue as ground for our motivation and actions. Next are some easy to follow steps, on how to strategically engage in our activities. The basis of this is being aware, which will be explored very practically. Finally we will discuss various aspects of leadership, that will help us to conduct our activities in a virtuous and decent manner.

 Practical

This program is taught in English.

Arrival day (Friday April 7: Orientation talk at 8 pm. You’re invited to come from 4 pm in order to register and settle in your room. Dinner is served at 6.45 pm.
Program day (Saturday April 8): starting 8 am and ending 6 pm.
Teachers

Dr. Eva Wong is the author and translator of many books on the Daoist arts of health, meditation, and qigong. She is the 19th-generation lineage carrier of Xiantianwujimen Daoism and 3rd-generation student of Wang Xiangzhai, founder of the Yiquan martial arts and Zhangshuan (standing qigong). She is a practitioner of the Pre-Celestial Way and the Complete Reality Lineages.

Dr. Peter C. van der Molen is a senior advisor on nature policies for the twelve Dutch Provincial governments and the Dutch Government, as well as a senior landscape ecologist. During his 35 years as a student in Shambhala, he has been a leader in protection throughout Europe. He studies classical Fengshui and is a member of the Sakyong’s Panel for Shambhala Environments – devoted to creating sacred space in both city and land retreat Shambhala centers.