noun
true and honest heart; pure heart; heart devoted to Buddhism
Buddhist term for a sincere, straightforward mind free from delusion and attachment; also refers to a heart wholly dedicated to Buddhist practice.
直心は仏道修行の基本とされる。
A true and honest heart is considered fundamental to Buddhist practice.
師は弟子に直心の大切さを説いた。
The master taught his disciples the importance of a pure heart.