無為自然
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Meanings
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natural spontaneity; being oneself without artifice; taking things as they come
A Daoist-inspired yojijukugo describing an ideal of effortless action, letting go of pretense, and living in harmony with the natural flow. Often used in philosophical or self-help contexts.
He values a way of life based on natural spontaneity.
With the spirit of natural spontaneity, let go of unnecessary strain.
2
unconditioned nature; unconditioned spontaneity
Buddhist technical term referring to the unconditioned, spontaneous nature of reality or enlightenment, beyond artificial constructs.
In Zen, the state of unconditioned spontaneity is considered enlightenment.