An important Zen teaching is about adopting a beginner’s mind. We’re born with a beginner’s mind but arrive in a world that values expertise and “knowing” over “not knowing.” All I know is not all that can be known. In a world dominated by expertise and mastery, the Zen concept of "beginner's mind" offers a refreshing perspective. Originating from Zen Buddhism, beginner's mind, or "shoshin" in Japanese, encourages individuals to approach life with openness, curiosity, and a lack of preconceptions, much like a beginner would.
A Beginner's Mind
A Beginner's Mind
A Beginner's Mind
An important Zen teaching is about adopting a beginner’s mind. We’re born with a beginner’s mind but arrive in a world that values expertise and “knowing” over “not knowing.” All I know is not all that can be known. In a world dominated by expertise and mastery, the Zen concept of "beginner's mind" offers a refreshing perspective. Originating from Zen Buddhism, beginner's mind, or "shoshin" in Japanese, encourages individuals to approach life with openness, curiosity, and a lack of preconceptions, much like a beginner would.