"In Japan we have the phrase, "Shoshin," which……" — Shunryu Suzuki
"In Japan we have the phrase, "Shoshin," which means "beginner's mind." Our "original mind" includes everything within itself. It is always rich and sufficient within itself. This does not mean a closed mind, but actually an empty mind and a ready mind. If your mind is empty, it is always ready for anything. It is open to everything. In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities; in the expert's mind there are few."
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Shunryu Suzuki
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131 Quotes by Shunryu Suzuki
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