diversity
Happy Vesak Day!
Today is a sacred day for millions of Buddhists around the world. It was on this day two and a half millennia ago, in the year 623 B.C., that Siddhartha Gautama was born. While he is known to have many wise sayings and teachings, here are two of my favorites:
Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.
When you move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes a celebration. Never try to defeat people just win their hearts.
Modesty in Nature and in Life – Happy Weekend
Sharing some words of wisdom to stay grounded and humble and open along with a beautiful picture of wild flowers.
Very little grows on jagged rock. Be ground. Be crumbled, so wild flowers will come up where you are. — Rumi
Happy Ramadan
During this period of Ramadan I wanted to reflect on the importance of faith, family, and respect for one another. We are all, after all, brothers and sisters in this journey of life. Happy Ramadan! Sharing a quote we like and a family photo. Stay blessed and healthy.
When the world pushes you to your knees, you’re in the perfect position to pray. – Rumi
Wonderful Discussion in San Francisco on U.S.-Japan Future: Multiculturalism is the Way Forward!
San Francisco at the Pier Water Front. Thanks for hosting me University of San Francisco and Japan Society of Northern California to discuss the impact of Japan’s first diplomatic mission to the U.S.!!
Dreams Do Come True!
読者の皆様へ、楽しんで下さい。10月15日発売中!!
Memoir Out 10/15/2019 Available for Pre-Order
It was a long time coming, but my memoir comes out on 10/15/2019. It is available for pre-order via Target, Amazon, Barnes and Noble and other online outlets. I will also be featuring it soon via my website.
For now, you can find it here via Amazon, here via Target, and here via Barnes and Noble:
“In this book the reader is offered the unique opportunity to explore not only the mind but also the heart of a Japanese-American diplomat who “dares” to be proud of his dual heritage. In an age where “diversity” is touted as an important value to uphold, reality does not always live up to the struggles and aspirations of men and women whose very DNA is multicultural and multilingual. Ken Reiman’s passionately told and deeply personal story will inspire all those for whom “duality” is an integral part of who they are, not only as citizens but also as human beings. Society can only benefit from heeding his call to celebrate and utilize such rich human experiences for the good of others—and ultimately, for the creation of a better world—together.”
M. Antoni J. Ucerler, S.J., D.Phil.
Associate Professor of East Asian Studies &
Director, Ricci Institute for Chinese-Western Cultural History
University of San Francisco
Laziness and Life
Throw away laziness like seeds from a summer watermelon, you don’t need it!
Quote of the Day
Today’s loss leads to tomorrow’s gain!