有心
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Meanings
1
discrimination; historical poetic school
In literary history, refers to a school of waka poetics that valued conscious artistry and intellectual depth, as opposed to the 'artless' 無心 (むしん) style. The 'discrimination' gloss reflects the idea of deliberate, discerning composition.
Ushin and mushin are important concepts in medieval waka poetry.
2
attachment; distractions
Buddhist term for mental attachments or worldly distractions that hinder enlightenment.
In Buddhism, cutting off attachments of the mind is considered the path to enlightenment.