Mushotoku Mind by Taisen Deshimaru
The Heart of the Heart Sutra
A concise, practical guide to Zen that explains the “mushotoku” or no-gain mind: practicing zazen and daily activity without clinging to results, ego, or reward. It emphasizes disciplined posture and breathing, sustained attention, letting go of thoughts and desires, and acting with sincerity and compassion rather than seeking personal benefit. Through clear teachings and anecdotes it shows how awakening is realized in ordinary actions performed without expectation, promoting humility, perseverance, simplicity and wholehearted presence in everyday life.
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- Published
- 2012
- Nationality
- Japanese
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 176
- Original Language
- English
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