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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Mushin means what?
A
No-mindness
B
Peace
C
Awakening
D
Quick reflexes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The term is shortened from mushin no shin (), a Zen expression meaning the mind without mind and is also referred to as the state of “no-mindness". That is, a mind not fixed or occupied by thought or emotion and thus open to everything.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mushin is a Buddhist turned martial arts term that translates literally as no-mind. Simply put it is the state of mind that is devoid of attachments or thoughts that interrupt the flow of what’s going on (in mind-time-space). It is sometimes called a flow state or in the medical profession, transient hypofrontality.

Detailed explanation-3: -A suki is the opposite of mushin. In a suki the mind is befuddled and confused.

Detailed explanation-4: -Unmani is Sanskrit word that means “no mind, ‘’ “beyond the mind” or “thoughtless.” In yogic philosophy, it describes a state of transition between two states of consciousness – waking and dreaming. In unmani, the yogi is neither fully awake nor asleep.

Detailed explanation-5: -Breathe! Once you are comfortably seated on a rug or a pillow (or lie down, if it suits you better), close your eyes. Observe your body! Keep breathing relaxed and watch what happens to your body. Accept your thoughts! If your thoughts wander, let them do it. Pay attention to breathing again! 19-Mar-2021

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