Meaning of shoshin | Babel Free

Definitions

An attitude of openness, eagerness, and lack of preconceptions when studying a subject, even at an advanced level.

uncountable

Examples

“Shunryu Suzuki, the first Zen master to establish⟳ a Zen training monastery outside of Asia, describes the importance of meditation practice in order⟳ to live⟳ in the moment and achieve⟳ boundless compassion and shoshin, or beginner's mind⟳.”

“Shoshin is being open⟳ and enthusiastic to learn⟳ more and cultivate great humility in accepting what knowledge or skills are obtained. Shoshin is an attitude, a state of mind⟳, and a perception that there is always so much more to learn⟳.”

CEFR level