When innovation meets Buddhism

The inventor of the netbook says that Buddhism helped him conceive the device that spawned a $10 billion industry. Jonney Shih, chairman of Taiwan-based computer manufacturer Asustek, is known for planning new technologies while meditating -- then working relentlessly to bring his visions to life. "Most people think Buddhism is passive or about escape," he says. "It's not. It's about confronting what's in front of you with a clear and flexible mind."

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This story published in SmartBrief on Leadership on 11/23/2009





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