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One year’s resolution?

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Confanity

Another phrase using 一念: 一念発起 ichi.nen.ho-.kki Literally: one – idea – emit – wake Alternately: Firm resolve to carry something through; a sincere and wholehearted intention. Originally used to describe the Buddhist resolve to leave “the world” (i.e. society) behind … Continue reading →

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