Join us for our July Luncheon with Shoukei Matsumoto, Buddhist Monk, Professor at Musashino University, and member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Responsible Leadership, as he explores what it means to lead with a long-term perspective in an increasingly fast-paced world. Drawing on Buddhist wisdom and contemporary leadership practice, Mr. Matsumoto invites participants to rethink success not only in terms of quarterly results, but also through the lens of the legacy we leave behind.
In a business environment often defined by urgency, growth, and constant addition, how can leaders cultivate the clarity to make decisions that stand the test of time? In this thought-provoking session, Shoukei Matsumoto introduces the concept of becoming a “good ancestor” – someone who acts today in ways that future generations may look back on with gratitude.
Drawing from his experience as a Buddhist monk, author, and advisor on responsible leadership, Mr. Matsumoto explores how the practice of subtraction – letting go of what distracts, overwhelms, or no longer serves a meaningful purpose – can enhance decision-making, support wellbeing, and foster more sustainable leadership. By bridging ancient contemplative traditions with the realities of modern organizations, he offers practical insights into how individuals and businesses can navigate complexity with greater purpose and care.
This session will provide participants with a unique opportunity to reflect on leadership beyond immediate outcomes and consider how values such as responsibility, intergenerational thinking, and intentional action can shape stronger organizations and societies.
Ample time will be reserved for discussion, allowing participants to engage directly with the speaker and explore how these ideas can be applied within their own professional and personal contexts.
| Date: | Wednesday, July 8, 2026 |
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| Schedule: | 12:00 – 14:00 (D.O.: 11:45) |
| Venue: | Grand Hyatt Tokyo, @Residence Anise 6-10-3 Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0032 (MAP) |
| Fee: | • Members: JPY 6,500 or 1 SCCIJ voucher 2026 • Non-members: JPY 9,600 |
| Registration: |  *Deadline: July 3, 2026, 12:00 JST.* *Until June 24, registration is prioritized for SCCIJ members. After this date, seats will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.* *No-shows and cancellations after the deadline will be fully charged.* *Please inform us in advance of any dietary restrictions.* |
| Concept: | • This event consists in a 3-course lunch followed by a presentation (and Q&A). The setting is ideal for networking. • Participants are typically members of the Swiss-Japanese business community, but non-members are also welcome to join. • Seats are not attributed (free seating). • Dress code is business / business casual. |
| Disclaimer: | • The SCCIJ may film and take photographs of this event. If you participate, please be noted that these pictures and videos may be used in various media, such as the SCCIJ website, SCCIJ social networking sites, and SCCIJ promotional materials. If you do not want to appear on these pictures and/or videos, kindly notify the SCCIJ staff at the event. • The views expressed by the speaker(s) do not reflect those of the SCCIJ as an organization. |
| Inquiries: | By e-mail to info@sccij.jp |
Biography of the Speaker
Shoukei Matsumoto is a Buddhist monk, author, and international speaker who bridges contemplative wisdom and modern leadership. Ordained in the Jodo Shinshu tradition, he studied philosophy at the University of Tokyo and earned an MBA at the Indian School of Business as a Rotary Foundation scholar. He serves as Professor in the Faculty of Wellbeing at Musashino University and as a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Responsible Leadership. A World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, he has long worked to bring Buddhist practice into dialogue with business, technology, and society. His books include Work Like a Monk and the international bestseller A Monk’s Guide to a Clean House and Mind, translated into more than fifteen languages. Through his writing, teaching, and speaking, he invites leaders to consider what it means to act as a good ancestor: to make decisions today that those who come long after us would thank us for.
