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Please let me hear the opinions of the chief priests

Thank you very much as always.

I'm also wondering if I should pray with all my heart
I can't reveal my name (I would appreciate it if you could take a look at the profile section)
I'm worried about becoming a believer in a new religion.

But he didn't show up at the family temple and the memorial service held there
(Offerings are always given at memorial services, and the anniversary of death is also essential every month)
I was filled with guilt for praying diligently at another temple
I'm really worried.

I'm sorry for the difficult content to answer.

I asked this question because I wanted to get the opinions of monks, not ordinary people.

4 Zen Responses

Buddhist vessels.

I'm guessing it's hard to talk to others.
Thank you so much for listening to it.

One thing I can confirm is who do you feel guilty about?

・Feeling guilty about the family temple... isn't it going to betray the relationship up until now?
・I want to be a believer Feelings of guilt about the temple... I want to be a believer in a temple I'm praying fervently, but I can't break my relationship with the family temple
・Myself... am I a bad person who tries to easily change my faith?

As such, once it is clear who the sense of guilt arises against, I think the next response will come into view.

Who would you be convinced to get words from?
(I'm sorry for the question after assuming it's getting difficult because I can't do that)

Is it possible or difficult to balance family religion with individual beliefs?
I feel like that part is going to be a bottleneck.
Personally, they are friends in the same family even though they have different paths.
I keep in mind that Buddhism is not limited in terms of skill.

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I will receive a thank you note and edit it.

(This depends on the skill of the chief priest of the family temple)
In my personal opinion
For example, if your parents' religion and your marriage partner's religion are different,
She shows up at the memorial service at the temple where she married, but I often hear stories about having her reprieve at the memorial service at her parents' temple with an offering.
Or, if the reason you participated in the memorial service at the temple you want to become a believer was an invitation from a friend or colleague
The vertical connection (ancestor) is the family temple.
The horizontal connection (friendship relationship) is a temple for believers.
There are times when you can say that you want to cherish both.
(Depending on the denomination, there are also groups that do not allow cheating)

After that, what bothers me when I get a similar question is
The point is which one would you like to go to for Do-sama's funeral.

(If they say they want their funeral to go to the family temple, I'd like to say that the port they return to is fine here.)

However, if the temple you are attending now is in a position where if you register as a believer, you will be in trouble if you don't have the funeral together, I think it would be a good idea to consult with either of the chief priests and have them draw a conclusion.

The registration requirements for believers and parishioners vary depending on the temple and denomination, and this may cause trouble, but I am thinking that Buddhism will not be a source of trouble, but rather a form where they can be used as a base.

With a clean heart

I read it. There is a part where I don't understand the root of your problem. But isn't it good for them to have faith? I also looked at the New Religion website, but I thought it had strong elements of Buddhism.
The teachings are also different depending on the denomination. This is because in Buddhism, the path leading to enlightenment differs depending on the various denominations. Now that you have freedom of religion, I feel it's good to submit to a religion or denomination that you are convinced is worth believing in.

It's a private matter, but I really like attending memorial services of various denominations and religions. There is a right path for each teaching. And that's because you can admire people who have no faith with all their heart. Also, I think we should refrain from teachings that slander others or words and actions that demean others as a matter of faith. If you criticize and think exclusively, it becomes a source of anger and conflict at that point. In other words, it's a cult. Well, that's an aside, so please take it lightly.

I sincerely pray to the gods and Buddhas that you will have a pure heart and correct faith, and that your future life will be fruitful and rich.

P.S. I think it's good that you believe in a faith or religion that you definitely think is worth believing in. I think it's fine either to go to the family temple or not. That's because it's part of the branches when it comes to faith.
This is because the important thing is to have the faith that you think is right and have deep faith.

I've been asked questions about the same religion

I saw your profile. The atmosphere has become very difficult to write, but I don't want to regret it, so I'm writing it.

Six months ago, I received a consultation on this emerging religion at hasunoha. The questioner continues to ask questions even now, so I avoid posting links, but in summary, “I'm forced to do volunteer activities and worship even though I'm exhausted from work. There was also overnight service for service activities, and I collapsed during work due to overwork. Still, “do it more seriously! Not only will you be unhappy, but your family and even the children that will be born will be unhappy!” I was threatened, and my old illness recurred.” That's the content. Looking at the questions that followed, it seems that they were also hospitalized.
Also, deaths have occurred in recent years due to separate incidents.

There is no confirmation that the religious organization itself is a cult, but at least we have to assume that there is a serious problem with the nurture/management system for monks. Please keep your distance from that religion.

Things to know through Bodaiji

Excuse me
Maybe it's an unnecessary word
Even in the denomination of Dobuta-san's family temple
I have prayers
The Vihara network exists.
Vihara means peace

I was introduced to a monk who specializes in such matters through Bodaiji
I think it's best to have a consultation.

“Do what you think is right...”
Today's world is dangerous when it comes to religion.
Cult groups hide their names and sneak up
Referrals from friends and close people are actually recruiters
Also, it makes me think it's “correct” or “reliable.”
The most dangerous time is when you are mentally unstable or sick.

Why have traditional denominations continued for hundreds of years?
It can be said that it has continued to respond to the suffering of the people.
It is also equipped with responses for people who are struggling with the present.
It's called freedom of religion,
How about relationships with family temples, relationships with traditional religion, and relationships with ancestors
Please think first and then act.
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