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Trust in the inherent goodness of human nature from "summary" of Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind by Shunryu Suzuki
When we talk about trust in the inherent goodness of human nature, we are actually talking about trusting ourselves. We are talking about trusting our own innate wisdom and compassion, which are always present within us, no matter how obscured they may seem at times. This trust is not something we need to acquire or attain; rather, it is something we need to recognize and cultivate. In Zen practice, we learn to trust in the inherent goodness of human nature by letting go of our preconceived ideas and judgments about ourselves and others. We learn to see ourselves and others with fresh eyes, free from the distortions of our conditioning and past experiences. This means approaching each moment with an open mind and an open heart, ready to meet whatever arises with curiosity and compassion. When we trust in the inherent goodness of human nature, we are able to...
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