Founder and
Chairman, Vision-In-Action
President and
Creative Director, Vision-In-Action Leadership Institute
Yasuhiko
Genku Kimura is a transhumanist philosopher; ordained Zen Buddhist priest and
scholar; teacher of esoteric spiritual philosophies of the East and the West; creator
and leader of transformational programs; consultant and advisor to leaders in
business, science, and cultural organizations; researcher of science and scientific
paradigms; translator of ancient Japanese and Chinese scriptures; and author in
the fields of spiritual philosophy, evolutionary ethics, integral science, and
business leadership.
Mr.
Kimura is considered one of the most original, visionary thinkers in the field
of integral and evolutionary philosophy.
He is recognized for his unique ability to integrate advanced Western
scientific thought with intuitive Eastern spiritual insight to bring about
radical and lasting transformation in individuals and organizations. His numerous writings and seminars are
acclaimed for their originality and spiritual depth.
In the field of self-development, Mr. Kimura teaches a uniquely integral way of consciously directed self-evolution by creating a synergetic evolutionary structure for transformational self-study which is incomparable in its depth, scope, and power—without the usual external authority or guru-follower structure and without the dependency on any particular conceptual models or frameworks.
In the
field of organizational development, Mr. Kimura assists business leaders to
evolve beyond the paradigm-bound thinking that inhibits ongoing
development. Through his Zen-like,
Socratic method of inquiry and dialogue, he awakens the highest level of creativity
in people, which leads to effective action and breakthrough result. He also teaches CEOs and senior executives
how to apply the latest scientific theories and the ancient-most esoteric
teachings to strategic innovation and organizational transformation.
In 1998,
Mr. Kimura was appointed to be Executive Director of The Twilight Club, which
had been originally established in the 19th century as a venerable American
tradition by Herbert Spencer, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Walt Whitman, Mark Twain,
Edwin Markham, Andrew Carnegie, Oliver Wendell Holms, William James, John Borroughs, and other prominent Americans for the purpose of
ethical uplifting of the world through the enrichment of culture. In the early 20th century, Thomas Watson, Sr.
and Walter Russell developed The Twilight Club into The Society of Arts and
Science.
In 2003 Mr. Kimura established Vision-In-Action, an action-oriented sapient circle of thought leaders, as the 21st-century version of The Twilight Club/Society of Arts and Science, to develop and implement creative, innovative, and transformative approaches to problems and challenges facing humanity that will bring about novel resolutions and a new evolutionary pathway for the world. In 2005 he further established
Vision-In-Action Leadership Institute to develop spiritually awakened, intellectually
sovereign, and emotionally mature leaders of humanity.
(A
comprehensive description of Vision-In-Action is outlined in his essay “The
Four Pillars of the Work of Vision-In-Action” Four
Pillars, in the Articles Section of this website along with his
other signature essays.)
Books and Essays
A
prolific writer, Mr. Kimura has authored, since 1998, well over 50 articles,
essays and translations in the fields of spiritual philosophy, evolutionary
ethics, integral science, and business leadership. All of his writings are an invitation to
think along with him as he seeks to awaken the potential for authentic thinking and breakthrough insight. His published work includes:
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The Book of Balance, an acclaimed modern translation
of Lao Tzu’s Tao Teh Ching
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Think Kosmically Act Globally, a collection of original essays
on spirituality, ethics, and metascience
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The Twilight Manifesto, the
history and vision of The Twilight Club
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THINK: The First Principle of
Business
based on Walter Russell’s lectures at
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Editor
In Chief of
His
forthcoming books include:
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Alignment Beyond Agreement (Think Kosmically
Act Globally Vol. 2)
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Authentic Thinking for Creative Evolution: Vol. 1 Text, Vol. 2 Online Consultations
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The Coming of the Omnicentric Age: The New Social Structure of the
Future
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The Third Enlightenment: A New Kosmic Synthesis of Physical and
Spiritual Science
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Evolutionary Trajectories of Human Consciousness
Seminars and Courses
Mr.
Kimura has developed, since 1992, well over 100 transformational programs
designed to facilitate, through deeply thought-provoking inquiries and powerful
syntheses of esoteric philosophy and scientific knowledge, authentic awakening
and development of spirituality, creativity, intelligence, and consciousness.
Individual
and organizational interactive programs and seminars include:
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Authentic Thinking for Creative
Evolution I (one-year
program)
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Authentic Thinking for Creative
Evolution II (one-year
program)
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Authentic Thinking for Creative
Evolution III (one-year
program)
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The Awakening the Genius Within
Workshop (weekend
program)
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The Passion Workshop (weekend program)
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The Vision Workshop (weekend program)
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Vision, Passion, Creativity (business seminar)
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Leadership Intensive Based on The
Principles of Tao (business
seminar)
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Strategic Thinking for Global
Leadership (business
seminar)
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Alignment Beyond Agreement (corporate program)
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Evolutionary Ethics for Corporate
Development (corporate
program)
Invited
guest lecturer at:
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United
Nations, NY
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International
Conference for Science and Consciousness, NM
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USC
international MBA program, CA
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MIT
Sloan Leadership Conference, MA
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Presidential
Key Executive Alumni class at Pepperdine University’s Graziadio
School of Business and Management, CA
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The
Graduate Institute, CT
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Omega
Institute, NY
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Hokkaido
International Science Symposium, Japan
Testimonials
Glenn A. Olds, Ph. D. (1921—2006)
Professor of Philosophy, University President, Ambassador
to the U.N. Economic & Social Council, Special Assistant to Presidents
Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon
Breaking on the
scene with youthful vigor and brilliance is this synthesizing mind, bringing
the East and West together. Yasuhiko
Genku Kimura has the great 20th-century American philosophers F.S.C. Northrop’s sweep of vision and Paul
Weis’ metaphysical insight and practical wisdom of linking the East and
West. Kimura also uniquely recaptures
the wisdom of Emerson and Whitman. His
distinctiveness lies in bringing his grasp of Eastern cultures, the discipline
of a Buddhist priest, and the sophistication of Western scientific tradition
into a new and illuminating synthesis for our time.
Spiritual
Leader, Special Advisor to the World Federation of United Nations Associations,
Vice-Chair, Council for a Parliament of World Religions, New York/Hawaii
Yasuhiko Genku Kimura’s dazzling brilliance and ability to
express with precision and clarity his distillation of thousands of years of
perennial wisdom into a dynamic, relevant teaching for today, enhances our
ability to live fully in the present. A
unique and gifted thinker who is moving us into the new frontiers of global
awakening and transformation, Yasuhiko is someone who commands our attention.
Founder
of the Peace Angels Project, New York
During time periods
in history, there are always philosophers and great thinkers who provoke and
prod the human condition to go to a higher level of our consciousness. It is critical that we remember who we are
and what qualities bring us higher to manifest the best of humanity. I am honored to be in the presence of
Yasuhiko Genku Kimura. My mind is hungry
to be filled with thoughts of profound essence.
Vice President of Advanced
Technologies, Research In Motion (RIM), Waterloo, Ontario
Yasuhiko
Genku Kimura is an expert at bringing far-reaching thinkers together across
multiple disciplines and cultures. He is
a highly talented translator of Eastern thought into a form that the Western
mind can understand.
Business
Consultant and Leadership Coach, Founder and Chief ID:ologist,
ID:ology, London/New York
Yasuhiko Genku Kimura is one of the most magical teachers
I’ve ever encountered, and that’s a lot of teachers over many years. He puts the genie in genius.