"shoshin" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Borrowed from Japanese 初心 (“beginner's mind”). Etymology templates: {{bor+|en|ja|初心|t=beginner's mind}} Borrowed from Japanese 初心 (“beginner's mind”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} shoshin (uncountable)
  1. (Zen Buddhism) An attitude of openness, eagerness, and lack of preconceptions when studying a subject, even at an advanced level. Wikipedia link: shoshin Tags: uncountable
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