In Tibetan, the term for “big heart andIn Tibetan, the term for “big heart and strong mind” is khokpa chenpo. In Buddhist psychology, the mind and heart are often described by the Sanskrit word citta, which can be translated to “heart” or “heart-mind” in English. In Buddhism, the mind and heart are seen as one, and citta encompasses all thoughts, feelings, emotions, responses, intuition, temperament, and consciousness. strong mind” is khokpa chenpo. In Buddhist psychology, the mind and heart are often described by the Sanskrit word citta, which can be translated to “heart” or “heart-mind” in English. In Buddhism, the mind and heart are seen as one, and citta encompasses all thoughts, feelings, emotions, responses, intuition, temperament, and consciousness.

A few observations about Sems from spoken Tibetan: The word Sems means both “mind” and “heart.” For example, in my understanding, the Sems is what has thoughts as well as dreams, emotions/afflictions and all experiences. And when people talk about Sems, almost always they point to their chest, where the heart center would be. Although some people who I think are more influenced by modern, rational thought would point to their head.