What is a human?

I wonder how it is.
Of all living things on Earth, are humans the only ones that special?
For example, if there is a large outbreak of locusts and they eat up surrounding plants, I think it is a natural phenomenon that also disrupts the behavior of locusts.
Human actions are part of a natural phenomenon after all, and both humans and the Earth will one day perish.
I think human behavior is part of the Earth's changes, similar to dinosaurs in the past.

Buddhism helps us gain peace of mind now and here.
Also, it is thought that even if the Earth were to die, the reincarnation of living creatures (including gods) would continue.
Buddhism is also a teaching that looks ahead to reincarnation, which will continue far into the future.
I believe that even if the Earth is gone, those who have died will be reborn somewhere in the universe.
(Of course, worrying about environmental damage on Earth is important for the immediate living environment of living organisms on Earth.)

I read it. As you said, humans are stupid. They are overconfident in their ability to think and twist their original way of life in a way that is convenient.
After all, the root of that is our foolishness. He's a fool who is obsessed with only immediate things without proper wisdom and has driven himself into his own.
I think we should open our eyes to the correct wisdom shown by the Buddha and work hard under the Buddha's guidance.
You've probably noticed, so I definitely want you to learn proper wisdom.
I sincerely pray that you will receive the guidance of the devotional Sarimi Buddha from now on and attain Buddhism with sincere devotion.

There is “Shakutei no Ichizansui, 100 billion people” (Shakutei no Ichizansui, Nagarekumu Senokunin) on the gatepost of Eiheiji Temple. Swirling the water from the ladle, the small amount of water left on the bottom. That water is also a temporary appearance in a large stream where a river flows to the ocean, becomes steam, rises to the sky, gathers and becomes clouds, and falls to the ground as rain... When viewed as that big big stream, there are countless things involved in that one residual water.

The same goes for yourself. Humans are no different.

It is important to take care of the environment with that awareness. And at the same time, don't forget that you're also part of the environment.

> Toshiyuki is one law. Putting oneself and others in moderation
(Being polite to others is a practice of the truth of the world. (Both myself and others can be saved together)

These are the words of Dogen Zenji who opened Eiheiji Temple. It's hypocritical to kill yourself in order for others to be saved. It's just killing. You will be killing 100 billion people following your footsteps. Regardless of the motive, what you're doing is ultimately destroying the environment. That is only the other side and the other side of the two extremes. Be proper as a human being, fulfill what you are... that is the Buddha's teaching.

Cremation is empty burial, so to speak. Burning does not mean that the molecular atoms that have organized the body disappear. It becomes smoke, rises to the atmosphere, and eventually falls down on the ground and the ocean, becomes food for microorganisms and plankton, and returns to the natural cycle. Don't lick Mother Earth's gravity.
However, I think it would be nice if alternative energy to fossil fuels could be found. That said, I don't want them to go back to the method of burning with firewood overnight while watching, and ah, I have to put it back in the fire... so I'd like chemists to do their best.
Please learn the history of how burial was stopped in Japan. There aren't enough places even for urns and family graves in urban areas, but if you start carving up mountain forests for burial, it would be a complete overthrow. There were too many burials (left unattended) in Heian-kyo, but that is environmental pollution.
In the end, if you only think about the environment, you should diversify so as not to put too much load on one point.

The background of war will never go away until all mankind directly learns it. Blaming religion, country, or blaming others for responsibility is itself a type of conflict.

Peace of mind

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

Humans are certainly stupid. Obsession (devouring), anger (intense anger), and insanity, which are the afflictions called the Three Poisons, are exactly “foolishness.”

Fundamental foolishness is called “ignorance” (ignorance), and it is a word indicating “fundamental ignorance” of not knowing the truth.

Buddhism is a teaching that treats this “ignorance” and aims for enlightenment.

“Did the Buddha really spread the teachings of Buddhism in order to help such foolish people?” ・・

As a “Bonten recommendation,” there are times when I was asked by a good god called Bonten to preach enlightened teachings, but foolish things who are ignorant (nothing is not just humans. I think that all sentient beings in the Rikudo (all sentient beings in the Rikudo) were shown mercy for the fact that they had lost their way forever and are panting in pain (reincarnation), and a great desire for mercy was also awakened, and the teaching was explained.

Then, the Buddha first explained the four sacred truths (four holy words) for reaching enlightenment (suffering, gathering, destruction, and path). (First Falun)

If you miss the chance to listen to the teachings for breaking out of this reincarnation, no matter how many times life and death are repeated, you may just lose yourself and suffer again due to ignorance.

Now that we have received a very difficult person, we are blessed with the perfect opportunity to learn and practice the Buddha's teachings. I don't want to waste this life if possible towards enlightenment, which is a true “heart of peace.”

Also, a “disaster” is one of our eight struggles, “grudge, hate, and suffering,” and this is just a way of thinking of it as a “disaster” due to our circumstances. The Earth, nature, and space are nothing more than things that change according to cause and effect, and I don't think there is any intention at work with the intention of creating an environment where humans live separately.

Rather than that, the part where there is a “self-deserved” aspect is how to deal with bad work (karma, actions) due to ignorance is important.

By all means, if you haven't already, I would be grateful if you could move towards the true “heart of peace” called enlightenment and proceed steadily with your studies of Buddhism starting with the “Four Holy Sages.”

Kawaguchi Hidetoshi Gassho