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Tenzo Kyokun: Roshin – Motherly Mind

Oct 31, 2022
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Updated: Jan 12, 2025

Seido talks about Dogen’s advice to his cook to raise up “Roshin,” the mind of a loving parent that brings a affectionate care and attention to their child. Roshin is the mind that knows what is needed, which sometimes means self sacrifice and sometimes holding back depending upon what is wise.




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