A view of the world after death

First, in the case of the Jodo Shinshu sect, I don't think that if you die, nothing will be left.

Right now, we're feeling and thinking about something.
This effect is called “consciousness.”

So, does “consciousness” occur as soon as we are born and disappear as soon as we die?

I don't think so either.
Buddhism teaches cause, effect, and good fortune.

The fact that “consciousness” exists means that it exists in an interdependent relationship.
It does not suddenly occur or suddenly disappear, regardless of the surroundings.

Every event has a cause, and conditions are needed to make it possible.
One event always causes and becomes a link to another event.
Thus, all events and beings are interdependent.

The fact that only “consciousness” is born suddenly arises from a place where there is nothing, and when you die, it suddenly disappears without affecting your surroundings, and it is impossible because of the reason of cause, effect, and good fortune.

So what about the depiction of the Pure Land of Paradise described in the sutras?

Living people don't know what happens after death.
Sutras are written by people living now for people living now.

Therefore, the expressions written in sutras are not paradise itself, but only metaphors to explain paradise for people living today.
(This is called a convenient corporation)

“Does paradise exist?” A monk gave this answer to the question.

・It doesn't exist in the form you imagine or can imagine.
・However, it is not a void that humans can imagine. If that is what it means, it exists.

I think so too.

The idea that even after death, the consciousness and personality of the person you are living now will continue as they are is called a bad opinion.
This is a mistake.
The idea that after death, everything is over, and nothing is left is called ignorance.
This is also a mistake.

In “Masanobu,” which is cherished in the Jodo Shinshu
http://www.higashihonganji.or.jp/sermon/shoshinge/shoshinge35.html
I'm capturing it like this.

There are interpretations of reincarnation as the world of the next life, and there is also an interpretation of the state of mind in this world and varies from sect to person, but I think the purpose of Buddha's teachings is to eliminate suffering before the difficult story of liberation from reincarnation.
It can also be said that liberation is a way to get rid of suffering, or a state where suffering is gone.

In other words, the Buddha's teachings are a way to eliminate suffering during life.
The method is to eliminate ignorance, but so that it is easy to understand and do, the Buddha walked by explaining to people with counterfactual sermons.
Therefore, there are various teachings.

Also, after that, many disciples preached in various ways and interpretations based on the Buddha's teachings in order to save people.
As a result, teaching increased to a huge amount.
Also, they were divided into many denominations due to which teachings made sense to them.

However, the original purpose of every denomination is the same.
It's about getting rid of suffering.
It's just a different way of thinking, interpretation, and method.

For example, I believe in and practice the teachings that Albomulle is satisfied with, and I only believe and practice the teachings that I am satisfied with.
Since the purpose is the same, the two are not fundamentally at odds.
Climbing to the top of a mountain called Kakuri is the difference between climbing from the east and climbing from the west.

There are interpretations that doing good in this world means being happy in the next life, and there are also interpretations that people will be happy in this life.
Both are correct.
The important thing is to do good.
If everyone does good, everyone's suffering will decrease, and everyone will be happy.

If you believe that there is a Pure Land of Paradise, the fear and anxiety of death, the grief of parting with someone who has died, these pains will decrease, and you will be able to live positively.

Suicide is not denied in some cases, but it must be avoided as much as possible.
We don't live alone, do we?
It is also called lawlessness.
If you die, you will make people you have a relationship with feel sad (bitter).
If you die, you won't be able to act to eliminate someone's suffering.
Also, cells such as our heart are working hard to live. You must not kill them without permission even though you have been indebted to them without a break until now.

All the teachings are to eliminate suffering.
All the teachings are for living positively.

Let's live positively with each other, Jitomyo (relying on our own thoughts) and Hokumei (relying on the logic of this world).

What is Buddhism?
I think there is significance and value in organizing a system as an academic discipline.
Is this really deepening your faith,
Rather, it doesn't seem like it's rising and sinking into the edge of confusion,
Is this because of my mind?
Studying is precious and important.
I think you've learned a lot.
However, I would like you to think again about believing.
Buddhism is the path to becoming a Buddha by opening up orthodoxy and enlightenment.
If you compare it to climbing Mt. Fuji,
There is also a road from Yamanashi Prefecture and a road from Shizuoka Prefecture.
How to walk from the 1st station, drive to the 5th station,
Better yet, there is also a way to land at the top by helicopter.
There are many ways.
Therefore, for me, if Buddhism is the path of Buddhism, becoming a Buddha, and aiming to become a Buddha,
I'm thinking about it.
If you divide it historically,
① Primitive Buddhism (Fundamental Buddhism) around the 4th century BC
② Sectional Buddhism (Abhidharma)... around the 3rd century BC
③ Early Mahayana Buddhism (Chukan)... circa 1st century BC
④ Middle Mahayana Buddhism (Nyorai-zang, consciousness)... around the 3rd century
⑤ Late Mahayana Buddhism... around the 7th century
There is also a direction where it is divided into and regressed, but that is,
I think it's just one choice.
You can choose whatever you like.

I'm a Shinshu, and I don't deny reincarnation.
Also, since all criminal acts are permitted, it is OK to do anything
I think it's an extreme argument.
If you pass away, in a world made by Amida called the Pure Land of Paradise,
The understanding is that it will help me learn.
I always admonish myself not to neglect my studies for that purpose.
When I die, I will stay with Amida,
Now that I have that great peace of mind, I'm already happy now,
I will continue to be happy from now on.
Enlightenment and correctness may or may not be obtained in the process,
However, that path is immeasurable for me as an ordinary fool, so
To Amida-sama, Shinran Shonin, Honen Shonin, and other ancestors
That's until you follow it.
Buddhism is the path to becoming a Buddha, a way to get away from confusion,
There may be various methods.
Among them, I choose the path that inspired me.
Then they believe, and that is where faith and devotion are born.
I am simply walking the path I believe in with gratitude and recompassion.
Namu Amida Buddha

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Yes, you are right. Regarding that confusion, the Theravada clearly explains, “It is impossible to live in complete goodness without becoming a monk.” The same goes for Sumanasara. But that doesn't mean there are any islands to attach to. In the Theravada community, “Men should become monks at least once in their lives. Since it's a society where “it's OK to take a leave of absence for about 1 month,” this works. However, it is no good to suddenly hit the general public of Japan with this logic of the Theravada. This is a question that has arisen for as long as it should have arisen. You shouldn't open that book anymore. I'm not talking about right mistakes, but as a matter of counterpoint theory.

So what should we think about it? Among the deleted answers, it was written that the same view of reincarnation as the Theravada is written in the general summary of Shushimi (chapter 1). In response to this, chapter 2 and beyond will be an answer to the question raised. “Chisho (Chisho) Sangyo (Chisho) industry and nothing other than charity” are exactly pinpoint. Buddhism is said to be medicine for the mind, but even if you take medicine for abdominal pain and rhinitis, your physical condition will only get strange. Self-education cannot save you.

If you get caught up in a workplace where financial enforcement like PC Depot is completely unforgivable, it's better for you to quit. However, you are not free to choose a job unless you are highly sought after. Nor is it a good idea to quit anyway and get lost and become NEET. It's a matter of degree, and it's also a matter of planning and outlook.

And precisely because I can't freely choose my job, I said from the teaching of the Four Regents (Shishobo) in Chapter 4, “Let's cherish a little bit of kindness in everyday life. They like to explain that “the accumulation of such things will make your heart feel refreshed.”
http://hasunoha.jp/questions/11462

I can't stand to know that innocent people are passing away on the news... that's why I'm going to recite sutras. Those who died may have been saved by God before reincarnation or paradise. But even though it may not help, I want to do something, so I'm praying for your souls. They “let me” be kind.
Or it's the same for me to preach kindness in places like this. I'm explaining that if the chain of compassion for others expands, the world will get better as it expands... it becomes a memorial service above all else...

Let's go to a temple, not a book. Temples have what you need

Hello. I took a look.

It is said that they are interested in Buddhism and are also reading books, etc. I thought it was very precious.

I will talk about it after receiving my personal teachings, but the goal of Buddhism is attaining Buddhism. Attaining Buddhism is a state where the so-called filth (affliction) of the heart has disappeared. If the dirt in your heart doesn't go away, that dirt will be passed down even in reincarnation (reincarnation), and there is no escape from suffering no matter how many times you are reborn. The goal would be to get out of this cycle of suffering and put an end to it. As Ito said, if it ends with death, there is no need for training. It can also be said that Buddhism begins when people become aware that they cannot escape suffering even after death.

Buddhism is the path of attaining Buddhism by completing ascetic practices in this world. But what happens to people who can't practice? The path preached for such people is the path of “passing away to the Pure Land.” It is a path where you are born in a clean place where the Buddha is, have the Buddha directly follow you, practice Buddhism there, and attain Buddha. In Japan in particular, attaining Buddhism in this world was thought to be difficult, and the goal was to pass away. The idea of dying and being the Pure Land has become common, but even the Jodo Shinshu does not explain that if you die, anyone will pass away in the Pure Land. It is explained that people who receive devotion and nenbutsu can be born.

Before modern times, the words reincarnation and death were often used, but in modern times, things that cannot be proven, such as the next world or reincarnation, etc. were regarded as “superstitions,” and intellectuals at the time opposed Western philosophy and added Buddhist interpretations to prove that Japanese culture was in no way inferior. This is the trend of the times, so definitely not. Monks were influenced by such scholars, and gradually the number of monks who didn't talk about things after death increased.

Today is reviewing such ideas, and I feel that the number of monks who want to rethink modern times is increasing. During the ascetic practice, the monk would also like to carefully walk along with Mr. Ito along the path to attaining Buddhism that the Buddha left behind. Gassho