There is an image that monks try to give up their greed when they train.
For example, vegetarian cuisine is like that.
So I suddenly thought that during training, I think there are times when I feel like “I want to let go of my greed.”
But if you think about it carefully, it's a contradictory and strange way of saying it, but does the feeling of “wanting to let go of greed” (in other words, desire to abandon greed) become greed?
That too is greed ☻
Namandabu Namandabu
Shakyamuni is shown in a sutra called Udhanavarga about greed.
“Fools go back and get hurt in search of pleasure.
However, those who seek themselves in this world won't get hurt.
A fool harms others and himself because he earnestly pursues pleasure.”
I think this describes the “right and wrong” of greed and obsession.
It can be said that greed and obsession are unnecessary because they involve the “heart” of others.
However, for example, a thousand day summit trip or waterfall trip can be said to be the ultimate “pursuit of self,”
Your heart won't be hurt at all.
“What Shakyamuni wants to say is not the extinction of desire, but suppression of desire.”
Komazawa University professor Nara Yasuaki wrote in his book “Buddha's Poems (Words).”
I think suppressing greed and obsession, that is, controlling, is what Shakyamuni taught
Isn't there one?
I want to let go of greed. So what should I do to throw it away?
If you seek it, you will always find your “own heart.”
Heart is the origin of greed and obsession.
But can it be thrown away?
Say that, in the midst of just plain conflict and doubt, just treat yourself to Amitabha or Buddha
I think they're going to zazen, go to the waterfall, and perform nembutsu with all their heart.
Maybe the one who is most worried is the boy (^-^) ♪
whoa whoa whoa. Gassho
I believe that greed is not something that is lost; it is something that sublimates.
The word “great greed” comes up in the Shingon sect sutras.
It's a precious desire like a Buddha.
In other words, “I'm hungry and want to eat something”
Let's say there is a “greed.”
But not only that, but by focusing on that desire
You can also learn how hungry other people are.
So,
“I want to somehow give food to people who are hungry but have no food...”
That's how greed sublimates.
I think humans will perish when they lose their greed.
This is because they don't even want to survive.
It's wonderful to be alive.
Suffering also has it, so “ease” stands out.
That's why I think a heart that seeks “ease” can endure “suffering.”
By the way, during training I “want to be greedy”
I had absolutely no time to think about it. ^^;
Greed is energy.
If the usage is wrong, fire, knives, and nuclear power plants will all work evil.
I want to gain enlightenment, I want to be free, I want to make you happy, I want to be useful to the world, etc.
Desho, who also has greed.
It is good if it is used correctly without being bound by superficial things.
I want to do something about this earth,
Please have the desire and ambition to do something about yourself, to live happily for the rest of your life, and to live in peace.
I can't say that I don't have any strengths.