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Can you talk about the law during the memorial service

Two years have passed since my husband died.
Until then, I had no connection with the temple, and suddenly I couldn't afford to choose, so I became a parishioner of the temple I was introduced to. I was in a situation where I couldn't refuse because I was required to become a parishioner when I undertook the funeral.

Until now, I have attended the funerals of relatives and acquaintances many times, and they always told me a few words of gratitude after the sutras, such as passers-by, funerals, first seven-day memorial service, first bon, etc., which made my heart feel at ease.

However, from my husband's confession to the 3rd anniversary memorial service, there was never anything that seemed like a puja, and when the sutras were over, I went home quickly. It doesn't matter when I'm alone, but I feel uncomfortable when there are a lot of people attending.
Since he is a chief priest in his 40s, he is not young, and I intend to be a little overbearing on offerings. It's the Rinzai sect, but are there any sects that don't teach the Dharma at all?

Also, on the 3rd anniversary of his death the other day, I noticed that he was reciting sutras without rosaries.
I'm shocked even though it's an important memorial service.
I didn't listen to it, but I'm worried about whether the memorial service was properly held.

There is no admirable image of them serving the Buddha, such as their behavior up until now or impressions from funeral homes, etc., so I don't respect them. I'm sorry for my husband, and I want to quit being a parishioner, but I'm worried because it won't be easy.

5 Zen Responses

I heard it was about the Rinzai sect. First, to my husband
I would like to express my sincere condolences and condolences.

All the monks of the Rinzai sect are “missionaries,” so during times such as after memorial services
Speaking on the law is one of the legal duties,
I'm sure there are many Osho people who don't believe it.

I've never had that kind of experience at ascetic dojos, etc.
I have to leave the dojo and study Dharma by myself,
They have less experience with Dharma than other denominations, and even if they are lame,
It is also said in the area where I live.

Sonobun, sutra recitation senichi, zazen sensei, temple cleaning sensei,
Listening to the story is to do something I can
I think there are many Osho who work exclusively.
It's a clumsy sect.

If you are looking for a puja, I hope you also consider converting
I know, but what kind of place are those Osho and temples
I wonder if it would be OK if you could determine if there is one and then reconsider
I know.

Also, there are different types of pearls with rosaries in the Rinzai sect.
It's not something you always have, it's a local custom or a temple custom
It changes in various ways depending on it. Of course, I have it according to Motoyama regulations
It's supposed to be, but what is the way to think about it even if it's Osho to have or not have
Each one is different. Both can also be seen in our region.
Therefore, there is no such thing as making a difference in memorial services because of that.

Osho is also an “offering.” Recite sutras or with the figure itself
There are things, but they offer it. It's the same as okashi and flowers.
Osho is one of the offerings to pray for peace of the innocent.

But I know that what is more important is the “nutrition” part.
Nourishment is a gift from the dead, addressed to us.

I receive the heart of the deceased. From where we wish for peace,
From those words and images that show us “to live”
I think a memorial service will be held in order to receive the heart.

Osho is not important; put your heart on the heart of the deceased
Things are more important.

But if you're worried about Osho no matter what, change temples
I would be happy if you could arrange a memorial service in the form you want.

We sincerely apologize for any anxiety this may have caused.
I sincerely wish my husband peace of mind.
Farewell to you too. well then. Gassho

First, let's be good friends with Osho

 I would like to express my condolences on the passing of my husband.

I see. Please talk about the law. That's a bit disappointing.
Well, don't worry, even if you don't have a puja, it doesn't mean that the ceremony itself will be invalid if you have the spirit of making a memorial service.
Also, opinions on rosaries may differ depending on the denomination, but I don't think that the ceremony itself (memorial service) will be invalid just because they are not attached.

Well, I'm not good at speaking in public either, so I always talk with the feeling that I want to run away (laughs)
If it's a house where we're always on good terms, we can relax and talk, but if it's a house where we rarely meet, we may get nervous and end up talking a little bit lumpy.

So, on a regular basis, when you pay money to a temple, when visiting graves, when you see a monk, etc., why don't you try getting along with people at the temple by saying a few words, such as asking questions about how to celebrate Buddhist altars, etc., such as when this has happened close to you recently or how to celebrate Buddhist altars? Maybe I'll be able to listen to a good story at times like that. If there is a “theme,” it's easy for monks to talk about. By becoming good friends, the monk may also want to talk about something during the next memorial service.
After all, this is also a relationship of mutual trust, isn't it?
As for behavior, as you understand the monk's personality, you may begin to think, “Aha, it looks like this person.”

First, let's check it out.

I'm sorry for the inconvenience and disappointment that you weren't able to give the Dharma speech.

Regardless of the religious denomination, most people think that monks will talk to you.
We are also taught to speak (Dharma) when we have the opportunity.
It is a proselytism, and it is also an aid for deepening faith.

This time, the monk who became a parishioner didn't teach the Dharma. You won't know the cause of this until you ask the person in question, so you can't guess it without permission. So I can't say anything about it, but maybe I'm not good at it.
Also, it seems that they were worried that they didn't wear rosaries, but if you don't have them all the time, it's a bit questionable, but there are times when you only forget about it. Actually, that happened to me too.

Relationships with temples and monks take time, and if you constantly participate in events or have many opportunities to interact, things will go smoothly. If you go to the monk's place for advice, you can understand each other even more, but first, why don't you go ahead and participate in a temple event (if there is one) and check out the monk or temple in that sense?

If you still don't like it, you are free to change temples.
I always say to young monks, “From now on, it's an age where monks are chosen, so do your best in various aspects such as dressing, behavior, sutras, and speaking!” I'm saying that. For myself too.

I'll try to figure it out here. I think it's also good.

Asako-sama

My name is Shakkeishin.

I was able to take a look.

He is a member of the Jodo Shinshu Honganji school.

It is said that there is no memorial service during the memorial service.

Certainly, it might be a bit lonely to have nothing every time.

Of course, I don't think the chief priest was offended, and that doesn't take away the meaning of the memorial service itself.
However, I also understand how you feel a little lonely.

I think there are some differences in the form of memorial services by denomination and region.

If I had to say anything, I'm a pretty talker, but that's not necessarily a good thing, so it's a difficult point.

Changing the temple may be one way, but it's a great relationship,
The chief priest is also a human being, so how about starting a little bit of discussion from Asako's side?

I think anything is fine, even trivial questions about the time of year.
Speaking of the Rinzai sect, it is the sect that Ikkyu-san, who I like, belonged to.

If you can create a starting point with such stories or local topics, etc., I think we'll be able to get along.

I don't know what happened to rosaries, rosaries, but since I use them every day, they often expire.
I have a spare one, but maybe it just so happened that I didn't have one.

Lost in the lottery

Why are the other monks Masakata following
I don't understand the meaning.

What is an introduction to funeral directors
Something like a lottery

When it comes to Kobe city,
That's the situation

I'm not talking about the law
Instead of
I can't do it
Maybe it's

That kind of boy
To the funeral house boy
It's in a rough place

I forgot the rosary for the memorial service,
It's the same as not wearing Koromo

The Buddha thing too
The Danke thing too
that's about it, OK,
It's not going to be divided
It's probably like

While we haven't been in a relationship
It would be nice if you refused
Even if I don't call you separately
You can't leave it alone.
If you hear from the temple,
I've already asked another temple, so that's fine. That's it.
Temples and parishioners don't give away a single piece of paper, such as a contract...
I'm sure they're used to complaints, so
You won't be able to hold it back, don't worry

If you don't mind the Shingon sect,
Anywhere in Hyogo
yeah, monk
I would like to introduce it to you.

Tomorrow and the day after tomorrow
I'm looking for a big funeral offering,
After that, it's appropriate...
Funeral house bozu is a hit
Unfortunately, that person is a loser.

In the first place, even leading a funeral,
It's a level where you might not be able to do it properly,
Well, there are quite a few.

That kind of person