I want to get rid of my obsession with money

Even if you scold a child who plays with their favorite toy to “stop playing with that toy,” the child won't let go of the toy.
But if you prepare more attractive toys for such children, they will naturally stop playing with those toys.

Money is very important for living.
If you have it or not, you should definitely have one.
However, it was the Buddha who told me that there is something more important than that.
For me, the teachings that the Buddha spent his whole life teaching are irreplaceable and irreplaceable treasures.
I like money, but I like Buddhism even more.
Right now, rather than making money as a chief priest, I have a greater feeling that I want as many people as possible to listen to Buddhism.

If you encounter something more attractive than money, your excessive obsession with money will naturally go away.
What it is is different for each person.
I hope Moririn can live a rich life with peace of mind.

My name is Kameyama Junshi. In Moririn-san's case, it's not that the circumstances surrounding Moririn-san have changed; it's because Moririn-san's way of thinking has changed. For example, when a rice bowl that has been used normally until now is sent to the “Anything Appraisal Team,” you can see that it was a masterpiece that cost tens of millions of yen, and after that, they used nerves to handle it, and they were exhausted. The rice bowl there is the same rice bowl before and after putting it out to the “Anything Appraisal Team.” We are so happy and disappointed with such a rice bowl. Buddhism explains that everything is “empty” (everything is empty), that is, “all objects of recognition have no substance.” We selfishly attach value to things that have no substance, or make selfish (convenient for us) decisions, and live our lives bound by them. Once you spend your money, it's gone. If you want to save money, don't spend it. “What is there is.” “There's nothing that isn't there.” That's all. “Money is a must.” “I have to save money.” This is not a matter inherent in money itself; it is a judgment based on our heart. Also, we live our lives while making such judgments, and life would not be possible without such judgments. This time, it seems that there was a place to think about the money situation due to the death of my grandfather, but living while thinking about money itself is not at all ashamed, nor is it a narrow-minded person. The important thing is not to be too bound by our selfish values or judgments. I hope you find it helpful even a little.

Hello. It's Tange, a second-hand monk who just buys various things when he goes to a hard off or thrift store, and like used furniture, he gets in the way of his house.
If you think about it simply, there are times when humans just buy things they don't need.
“Is that really necessary for living?”
Is that really necessary until you give that money and cut back on your life?
If you think about what you want to do as a negative choice between the two, humans are relatively capable of winning against desire.
You must prioritize “need” over “want” in your heart.
Rather than the desire to want, we need someone who exists to live and exist.
Therefore, leaving the money necessary to live is more necessary than money to buy only what you want.
Try focusing on necessity.
It's a simple answer, but humans become foolish when they're unable to understand really simple things.

Moririn-sama

This is Kawaguchi Hidetoshi. This is a humble answer to the question.

In this society, which is made up of a monetary economy, money is closely related to people for better or worse.

In the extreme, there are times when people lose their lives due to trouble related to money, or there are times when lives are saved by having money, and problems can also be solved.

There is no right or wrong with money itself, but the mind of the person who handles it always becomes an issue... what to do with that state of mind is still important.

Also, it is often said that it is necessary to “know enough,” but well, no matter how much enough is said, it can be quite difficult depending on each person... Money in particular is also related to “greed,” which is one of the three poisons of human afflictions, but first of all, I think it is necessary to adjust the balance of income and expenditure and establish self-control by making certain rules in order not to fail in handling money.

Anyway, money can only be used while society, economy, and finance are functioning properly, and you are involved with people who use money. Money is something that revolves around the world, and I want to use it as meaningfully as possible while I am alive.

When it comes to how to think in terms of Buddhism, “... money issues are the most common object of obsession or worry, so it is necessary to be especially careful. Rather, if there is one, it is recommended to accumulate good works by using it for good deeds through devotion. I have mentioned “...” before.

We have also answered each of the following questions about money, so please check back.

Question “I want to be free from anxiety and obsession with money”
http://blog.livedoor.jp/hasunoha_kawaguchi/archives/1007329735.html

Question “I don't know how to deal with friends who earn more than me”
http://blog.livedoor.jp/hasunoha_kawaguchi/archives/1002992854.html

http://blog.livedoor.jp/hasunoha_kawaguchi/tag/お金

Kawaguchi Hidetoshi Gassho