White chrysanthemum— before my eyes it catches not a speck of dust.
Matsuo Bashō
In Zen Buddhism"dust" (chiri) is the classic metaphor for worldly anxieties, selfish desires, and emotional clutter that cloud our perception. The practice of Senshin (purifying the mind) is the act of washing away that dust. The practice of Senshin (purifying the mind) is the act of washing away that dust.