chū​xīn

original intention

初心 chū​xīn
original intention
one's original intention; aspiration; heart-felt purpose; often used to mean remaining true to one's starting goals
beginner's mind
(Buddhism) the initial aspiration to achieve enlightenment; an attitude of openness and lack of preconceptions when studying a subject
beginner
(Buddhism) a person who has just begun to seek enlightenment or study Buddhism

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