The Five Spirits of Japanese Budo

March 23, 2025 (4m ago)196 views

Shoshin (初心) — Beginner's Mind

Seeing with fresh eyes. Dropping assumptions. Staying open.

Zanshin (残心) — Lingering Mind

Ongoing awareness. Focus that stays even after the action ends.

Mushin (無心) — No Mind

Acting without overthinking. Flow. No clutter.

Fudoshin (不動心) — Immovable Mind

Staying calm and grounded. Not shaken by chaos.

Senshin (先心) — Purified Spirit

Acting with compassion and clarity. No ego.