Anxin

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anxin (J. anjin; K. ansim 安心). Translated as, “pacification of mind”, “peace of mind”, "stable mind", "peaceful mind", etc.[1][2]

This term can have the following meanings:

  • Passive sense:
    • Peaceful mind, which comes as a result of Buddhist practices.[2]
    • An enlightened state of mind.[1]
  • Active sense:
    • To quiet the heart, or mind; be at rest (Skt. citta-dhāraṇa, vyupaśama; hṛdi sthāpya).[2]
    • Within the Chan school, focusing one’s attention in “wall contemplation” (biguan) and thereby calming or “pacifying” the mind.[1]

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Buswell & Lopez 2014, s.v. anxin.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 安心, Digital Dictionary of Buddhism (to sign in, see DDB sign-in)

Sources

Further reading

  • Zen, Wikipedia
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