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2025-08-10

(平常心), or "everyday mind", is a central concept denoting mental that is natural, integrated, and non-dualistic. Unlike states of or , it emphasizes within ordinary life, challenging spiritual exceptionalism and affirming liberation in daily experience.

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The kanji 平常心, which reads heijōshin in Japanese, literally means “everyday mind”. The first character, 平 (hei), means “calm” or “balanced”. The second character, 常 (jō), means “constant” or “usual”. The third character, 心 (shin), means “mind” or “heart-mind”. Together, they convey the idea of a state of mind that is calm and stable, precisely because it is not seeking anything beyond what is present.
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2025-07-08

(平常心)
"peace of mind."
composed of three kanji:
"Hei" (平)
"Jo" (常) always or
"Shin" (心) or
It signifies a state of , & undisturbed , allowing clear thinking & appropriate action in challenging situations
A product of refining , rather than a temporary state of calm

Overcoming the :
In martial arts, it means overcoming fear, doubt, surprise, and hesitation

renowned swordsman #YagyūMunenori (1571-1646) emphasized that a person who handles all matters with Heijoshin is considered a #master

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