About how you feel when you go to a temple to pray

“What happens if you go down this road, don't be dangerous, there's no way out
If you step out, that foot becomes the road, and that foot becomes the road, don't hesitate to go, and you'll understand.”

Antonio Inoki

It doesn't matter what you feel.

I want to go to a temple. I want to experience Buddhism. I feel like there's something that isn't in the world. I want to touch the dead. I want to sort out my feelings.

No matter how you feel, that step is the first step in walking Buddhism.

Buddhism has things that blow away my worries that I have to be this way or that I have to be like this.

As you become clear about your grandfather, about yourself that you regret, and about yourself that you want to do something about your regrets, you will feel a sense of security that completely envelops you.

Now go to the temple without hesitation!

Please hold on to your feelings for your grandfather and your own regrets. That's all, so let's listen to the Dharma story too. Please check the homepage beforehand.
I'm in the Otani group whose head office is Higashi Honganji Temple, but I also like Nishi-san's atmosphere. That's great, so if you have time, please visit the nearby Higashi Honganji Temple and temples of various sects.
Also, if it's west, I also recommend Tsukiji Honganji Temple near where you live. Of course, I would like you to visit the temple (family temple) that you usually have a relationship with.

Oka Takako.
I read your question.

I understand how you feel about your old man who passed away.

I am a Jodo sect monk.
Founder of the Jodo Shinshu
It is an open sect of people called Honen Shonin, who is the mentor of Shinran Shonin,
Both are “namuamidabutsu (nanmandabu)”
Praise and say to a Buddha called Amida
It's a sect that “leaves it up to you,” so I'll answer.

Who is Honen Shonen
before he died
One of my apprentices asks me this question.
“Until now, Master has preached and spread the teachings of Namuami Dabutsu Nembutsu, but he hasn't built any splendid halls or temples that could be called ruins (ruins). After your master has gone to the Pure Land, where should you turn it into a ruins (Yuiseki)?”

In response to that, Honen Shonin answered like this.
“There is no need for a splendid temple or temple like a ruins (ruins). If that hall or temple creates the illusion of being thankful, the teachings of Namuami Dabutsu Nembutsu, which I have been preaching throughout my life, will not spread. All of the places where Nembutsu sounds are my ruins (Yuiseki). Even if it's a small hut used by fishermen, the place where an amu amidabutsu makes a voice becomes a ruins (yuseki).”

I think of my grandfather and wish for peace of mind for myself.
There's nothing wrong with praying at a temple.
Rather, it would be nice to visit a temple for any reason.

I also go to Motoyama to pray.

However, it doesn't have to be the head temple.

You can do it in front of the Buddhist altar at Grandpa's house.

No, it doesn't matter where it is.

Anytime, anywhere, anyone.
It's a nenbutsu.

What is the meaning of Nembutsu
It's the “heart” of “now,” isn't it?

It's also great to pray at Nishi-Honganji Temple next year and put your hands together,
Will they be there next year or not? We don't understand each other.

Right now, I'll say it from my heart
It's Nembutsu.

The old man is listening to that voice.

　Thank you, Takako Oka, for your support. I would like to express my sincere condolences to my grandfather. The 25th Sennyogomon memorial service is being held until 5/31 next year, so I hope you enjoy it. It is important that we cherish the relationship that our grandfather passed away, and that those of us who are alive meet the Buddha. Wouldn't it be important for me to listen? We, ordinary people, don't even know our lives next year, so please pray at Tsukiji Honganji rather than praying at Nishi Honganji Temple. You can ask them to say, “The monk from Jikeiji Temple said it.” There is also a study session called “GINZA SALON,” so I think it would be a good idea to attend. Gassho

My grandpa was very satisfied just by saying that I would remember my grandpa and pray at Honganji Temple.
Well, my granddaughter has grown up quite a bit too.
After it became splendid,
I'm delighted at the Pure Land of Paradise.
There's no doubt about it! It's fine.
If you worry unnecessarily,
Conversely, grandpa too
I'm worried.
Simply with grandpa
With the intention of praying
You should go.
Hongan-ji Temple is one of Kyoto's leading temples.
You'll be blown away by its size.
The deep feelings of followers all over the country
I'm building Hongan-ji Temple.
Once it's done, it's called Munpo Mompou Kaikan
I stayed at the lodging facility next door
Let's go to work in the morning.
It will make you feel refreshed.
Right now, Jokoji is in the Jokoji school
I have it for you,
Originally, it was the Honganji school.
Tokudo, teacher, assistant chief priest,
The Daito remembrance memorial service for Shinran Shonin, etc.
Over and over at Honganji
I went to work.
The boy in front of the gate who doesn't know either right or left
Thank you for everyone's guidance and care for raising
I received it, and now I'm doing it like this.
Even if I thank you, I can't thank you enough,
Thank you very much.
I headed to Honganji
They always put their hands together.

You are also a warm old man,
I was raised and raised by you,
I understand the feeling of loneliness when my grandfather passed away,
What should I do to make an old man happy
Let's think about it.
Survive cheerfully and energetically.
Be happy now and in the future.
Don't stop smiling.
Grandpa, at Honganji Temple together
Let's go! and,
My feelings are also radiant,
It's exciting and fun, and when you can go,
You should go.
Grandpa's feelings for you
Since it got through, you went to Honganji
You felt like going, right?
The feeling has already come through
Isn't it?
Grandpa's feelings are already
It resonates with your heart, doesn't it?
I hope you enjoy your trip.
Please be happy, be even happier!