In the teaching of Zen Buddhism, "Sen-shin" (cleansing the mind) is one of its most important concepts, which means the abandonment of our "San-doku" (the three mental poisons), namely, our poisonous desires, anger and delusions to detoxify our souls and restore the ultimate peace of mind freed from every pain.
Among the essential doctrines of Buddhism, "San-doku" is considered the fundamental root of human suffering. Each is called a “poison” because it destroys the pure human mind and causes endless agonies and foolish delusions.
"San-doku" means "Ton-Jin-Chi," which are Greed, Anger, and Foolishness. Ton (greed) is the selfish and burning desire to keep wanting what you want. Jin (anger) is hatred and hostility against any obstacle or opponent that disturbs yourself. Chi (foolishness or Ignorance) is the false perceptions and delusions created by our minds, which cause our mistakes and stupidities.
The quiet Zen garden is one of the most suitable training grounds for the discipline of "Sen-shin."
While stopping the buzzing of your mind and meditating in silence, occasionally broken by the sound of the water dripping from the rocks or the breezes rustling the green leaves, every harmful desire, anger, and stupidity gradually be washed away from your painful mind, and your genuine peaceful mind, free from the three harmful poisons and any suffering, will be restored.
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