The name draws inspiration from the Gospel teaching, “Blessed are the pure in heart,” reflecting values of sincerity, compassion, humility, and inner clarity. To me, these qualities are central not only to psychological practice, but also to how people deserve to be treated during vulnerable moments in life.

The term “pure heart” can be translated into Chinese as qīng xīn (清心). While it is the direct translation of the biblical phrase “pure in heart,” it also carries rich layers of meaning within Chinese culture and Eastern philosophy. Qīng xīn represents a state of mental and spiritual clarity — a heart free from deceit, hypocrisy, and emotional clutter. It conveys calmness, stillness, and inner peace, where the mind becomes clear and steady, like a still lake or a polished mirror.

Pure Heart is also influenced by Japanese culture and the idea of pyua na kokoro (ピュアな心), or “pure heart,” often portrayed in anime and storytelling. It reflects qualities such as kindness, sincerity, hope, emotional courage, and the capacity to care deeply for others despite hardship.

Pure Heart Psychology was created as a space where people can feel safe, understood, and supported — a place to reflect, heal, and reconnect with themselves through compassion, courage, and hope.