What is Heijoshin?

Heijoshin is a concept of the whole inner being of a person being continually at peace. Heijoshin, true peace of mind, is probably best understood not as a single attribute, but as a combination or rather the culmination of several character trails. Each of the aspects that together create Heijoshin takes years of effort, experience and accomplishment to develop, making heijoshin the product of a lifetime of patience training. to achieve genuine peace of mind requires focus on three key areas, (1) the intellect, (2) the emotions, (3) That indefinable element that we often call "character" or "integrity", These three areas must be developed in balance. The ultimate objective of Heijoshin is the same as the ultimate objective of the Martial arts to help each individual reach his or her potential, and thereby improve society as a whole.

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Integrity
self control