Samurai
MINDSETS
| Mindset | Meaning | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Shoshin | Beginner’s Mind | Approach every situation with openness, eagerness, and no ego—always ready to learn. |
| Fudoshin | Immovable Mind | Stay mentally strong, unshaken by fear, doubt, or external pressure. |
| Zanshin | Alert Mind | Maintain awareness, focus, and readiness at all times—even after action is complete. |
| Heijoshin | Peaceful Mind | Remain calm, balanced, and composed regardless of circumstances. |
| Mushin | No Mind | Act naturally without overthinking—free from distraction, fear, or hesitation. |
| Senshin | Enlightened Mind | Achieve higher understanding, clarity, and purpose through discipline and growth. |
6-SHIN
SAMURAI MINDSETS
| Mindset | Kanji | Kanji Breakdown | Literal Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoshin | 初心 | 初 = beginning / first心 = heart / mind | “Beginner’s Mind” (first heart) |
| Fudoshin | 不動心 | 不 = not / un-動 = move心 = heart / mind | “Immovable Mind” (unmoving heart) |
| Zanshin | 残心 | 残 = remaining / lingering心 = heart / mind | “Remaining Mind” (continued awareness) |
| Heijoshin | 平常心 | 平 = calm / flat常 = usual / constant心 = heart / mind | “Calm Everyday Mind” |
| Mushin | 無心 | 無 = nothing / empty心 = heart / mind | “No Mind” (empty mind) |
| Senshin | 先心 (or 洗心 depending on interpretation) | 先 = ahead / before心 = heart / mind洗 = cleanse (alt.) | “Ahead Mind” or “Purified Mind” |