• San Francisco Zen Center Author Talk and Workshop

    San Francisco Zen Center 300 Page Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    10:15 – 11:00 am: Public Talk (free) 11:10 am – 12:00 pm: Book signing and Q&A (free) 1:00 – 4:30 pm: Workshop Marc Lesser’s new book, Seven Practices of a Mindful […]

  • Garrison Institute: Concern for Independent Living Benefit

    Garrison Institute Route 9D at Glenclyffe, Garrison, NY, United States

    This private half-day retreat hosted by Garrison Institute benefits Concern for Independent Living, a non-profit agency committed to helping individuals and families to live in the community with dignity and enhanced […]

  • Spirit Rock: Mindful Leader Day Retreat

    Whether you are a CEO, a care provider, leading your family, or leading your life, we all lead and all have influence in many realms; usually much more than we […]

  • Genentech: Seven Practices of a Mindful Leader

    Seven Practices of a Mindful Leader evolved out of Marc Lesser’s work helping to create Search Inside Yourself, a mindfulness-based emotional intelligence program at Google. It builds on his experiences as […]

  • Google: Author Talk

    Seven Practices of a Mindful Leader evolved out of Marc Lesser’s work helping to create Search Inside Yourself, a mindfulness-based emotional intelligence program at Google. It builds on his experiences as […]

  • Company Time @Green Gulch with Norman Fischer

    A Buddhist Retreat for People in the Business World With Marc Lesser and Norman Fischer Company Time, begun in 1996, is a gathering of people from diverse professions and occupations, […]

  • Tech Open Air – Berlin

    THE FUTURE-PROOF FESTIVAL Berlin,  July 2 - 5, 2019 TOA is Europe’s Leading Technology Festival. Their mission is to help people future-proof their businesses and their lives. They believe that […]

  • Dharma Off the Cushion: Seven Practices of a Mindful Leader

    Marc Lesser is internationally recognized for pioneering work in mindful leadership, creating exceptional business cultures, and supporting profound well-being. In this workshop, you’ll explore the tools you need to shift […]

  • Aware Leadership Workshop with Daniel Siegel, MD

    Living and Leading a Meaningful and Connected Life What does it really mean to lead with awareness—to be clear, open, and compassionate—and to live a life of authentic connection and purposeful […]

  • Green Gulch Farm Dharma Talk

    Dharma talks are a traditional method of transmitting the heart and understanding of Buddha's Way. Public Dharma talks are offered every Sunday morning at Green Gulch at 10:00 am in […]

  • Seven Practices of a Mindful Leader – Berlin

    1-day Training with Marc Lesser and Mounira Latrache | September 6, 2019; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm CEST What would your work look like if you knew how to stay […]

  • Austin Zen Center Dharma Talk

    Seven Practices of a Mindful Leader evolved out of Marc Lesser’s work helping to create Search Inside Yourself, a mindfulness-based emotional intelligence program at Google. It builds on his experiences as […]

  • Austin Zen Center Workshop

    Marc Lesser is internationally recognized for pioneering work in mindful leadership, creating exceptional business cultures, and supporting profound well-being. In this workshop, you’ll explore the tools you need to shift […]

  • 2019 Mindful Leadership Summit

    Over the last 6 years, this annual event has brought together 3,540 leaders from over 34 countries. Marc Lesser will be offering a keynote address and workshop on November 16 and 17.

  • Webinar – Seven Practices of a Mindful Leader

    Learn how the inner work of mindfulness meets the outer work of leadership and business as a force for positive change.  This mindfulness-based emotional intelligence training integrates self-awareness, communication skills, and cutting-edge neuroscience with depth and accessibility for leaders.

  • Mill Valley Zen Meditation Group

    Wednesday evening meditations and meeting with Marc Lesser and occasional guest teachers. Schedule: each Wednesday (recurring) from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Register at https://millvalleyzen.com/. Mill Valley Zen is open to […]

  • Mindful Non-Profit Leadership Training

    This five-month training program will be geared toward those in leadership positions working in social and environmental justice, education, health care, and other non-profit organizations in the San Francisco Bay […]

  • Step Into Your Life: ½ Day Meditation and Mindfulness Retreat

    “The practice I speak of is not meditation. It is simply the dharma gate of repose and bliss…It is the manifestation of ultimate reality…Once its heart is grasped, you are like a dragon when he gains the water, like a tiger when she enters the mountains.”
    –Dogen

  • San Francisco Zen Center Dharma Talk & Livestream

    Practice Center: City Center Dharma talks by Zen teachers are a traditional method of transmitting the heart and understanding of Buddha's Way. Public Dharma talks are offered every Saturday morning […]

  • Step Into Your Life: a 1-Day Online Meditation Retreat

    In our world of busyness, of more/faster/better, this one-day retreat offers time to stop, reflect, and renew. We will explore the practices of effort and effortless as a path to […]

  • Company Time with Norman Fischer

    Company Time, begun in 1996, is a gathering of people from diverse professions and occupations, and all realms of private, corporate, government, for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Company Time retreats do […]

  • Mindful30

    Mindful30 includes a full month of daily videos sent straight to your inbox, featuring mindfulness practices from Marc Lesser and seven other experts. This program is designed to help you […]

  • Mill Valley Zen Meditation and Mindfulness Practice Period

    The Mill Valley Zen Meditation and Mindfulness Practice Period is for anyone wanting to sit more regularly, or to intensify a current meditation practice. Over the course of 3-months, we’ll […]

  • Step Into Your Life – A 1/2 Day Virtual Retreat

    In our world of busyness, of more/faster/better, this half-day retreat offers time to stop, reflect, and renew. We will explore the practices of effort and effortless as a path to […]

  • Mindful Changemakers Online Summit

    The Mindful Changemakers Summit is a free, virtual event hosted by Marc Lesser and featuring a diverse panel of experienced speakers in a series of discussions about the role of mindfulness, meditation, and contemplative practice as a basis for positive change.

  • Finding Inspiration and Effectiveness in the Midst of Exhaustion

    Microsoft E2 offers an unparalleled opportunity to learn together and celebrate the achievements of extraordinary changemakers--both leaders and educators--who are transforming education to ensure students can achieve more in their […]

  • Step Into Your Life – A 1/2 Day Virtual Retreat

    In our world of busyness, of more/faster/better, this half-day retreat offers time to stop, reflect, and renew. We will explore the practices of effort and effortless as a path to well-being and “stepping into your life.”

  • Mindful Leadership Training at Spirit Rock

    This certificate training program is open to and designed for leaders and aspiring leaders in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors.  We will cultivate the mindful and compassionate leadership skills of […]

  • Mindful Leadership Training at Spirit Rock (Online)

    This certificate training program is open to and designed for leaders and aspiring leaders in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors. We will cultivate mindful and compassionate leadership skills and practices to embody our care for ourselves and others, with a mindset of service to community and the world.

  • Mindful Leadership Training

    Nikki Mirghafori, PhD and Marc Lesser Sponsored by Spirit Rock This online certificate training program is open to and designed for leaders and aspiring leaders in both the non-profit and […]

  • Half Day Retreat

    In our world of busyness, of more/faster/better, this half-day retreat offers time to stop, reflect, and renew. We will explore the practices of effort and effortless as a path to […]

  • Half Day Retreat In Mill Valley (and Online) December 8th

    In our world of busyness, of more/faster/better, this half-day retreat offers time to stop, reflect, and renew. We will explore the practices of effort and effortless as a path to well-being […]

  • Half Day Retreat in Mill Valley (and Online) February 2nd

    In our world of busyness, of more/faster/better, this half-day retreat offers time to stop, reflect, and renew. We will explore the practices of effort and effortless as a path to well-being […]

  • Half-day Retreat, In-person and Online, December 14th

    In our world of busyness, of more/faster/better, this half-day retreat offers time to stop, reflect, and renew. We will explore the practices of effort and effortless as a path to well-being […]

  • Half-day Retreat, In Person and Online March 30th

    In our world of busyness, of more/faster/better, this half-day retreat offers time to stop, reflect, and renew. We will explore the practices of effort and effortless as a path to well-being […]

  • Half-day Retreat, In-person and online, July 13th

    In our world of busyness, of more/faster/better, this half-day retreat offers time to stop, reflect, and renew. We will explore the practices of effort and effortless as a path to well-being […]

  • Half-day Retreat, In-person and Online, October 12th

    In our world of busyness, of more/faster/better, this half-day retreat offers time to stop, reflect, and renew. We will explore the practices of effort and effortless as a path to well-being […]