About offerings

　Hello. What are your concerns about problem consultation? There's no need to worry about it (laughs).
I'm glad you had a good relationship where you could listen to your concerns.

Well, donations are money, but since it's a feeling, I think any amount is fine.
For example, if you say “it's 100,000 yen,” you might think “it's expensive,” and if you say “it's 100 yen,” you might think “it's a little less.” I think it's fine to be in just the right place without burdening yourself.

That said, I'd like to know the market price. I think it would be a good idea to ask the temple there. I think they can give me a guideline. It's not rude to listen. If you're told that you don't need it, it might be a good idea to take a candy fold with you. It might be a good idea to talk while eating together.

I read it.
That's a real feeling, isn't it?
It's a matter of consultation, so it's different from a normal memorial service...

It's just that I personally don't think I need a consultation fee at all.

Well, you should ask the temple directly.
I sincerely pray that you will be able to consult with us slowly.

Nice to meet you, Iyami

As other teachers have answered, it's fine if you do what you originally feel like, and if you have any concerns, I think it's best to ask directly from the temple you are visiting.

However, if it seems difficult to ask directly, it might be a good idea to wrap it around 3000 yen. I think it's fine if the cover is an “offering,” “offering (treasure chest),” or “thank you.”

We pray that your concerns will be resolved safely and that progress will be made even a little.

Gassho (^ people ^)

※It's going to be long, but it's a supplement

Originally, offering comes from the practice of fuze, which is one of the six types of ascetic practices to become a Buddha, Rokuharamitsu (Rokuharamitsu) ascetic practices. Giving an offering is a Buddhist practice called “sharing.”

Also, there are 3 types of donations.

“Treasury”... an offering made with goods (money or things) (image of a general donation)
“Enforcement of the law”... giving alms by preaching the law (teachings of the Buddha) helping people by teaching (wisdom)
“Fearlessness”... offering that removes fear removes anxiety and gives comfort

There are also seven offerings called the “Seven Missions of No Fortune,” which can be done without wealth or wisdom.

“Eye treatment”... eye treatment. gentle gaze
“Happy face”... treatment with a smile. Fortune comes to the laughing gate.
“Giving words”... giving with words. Use affectionate words and love words.
“Manipulation”... an act done by the body. It humbles the body and shows respect. Service activities using one's own body. Volunteers, etc.
“Mindfulness”... charity from the heart. Treat them with compassion and with all your heart.
“Bed seat arrangement”... Carrying a friendly attitude of compromising places and seats.
“Housekeeping”... Entertaining your home by cleaning it cleanly and welcoming people to your home to rest and overcome the rain and dew.

There are actually only this many types of offerings, even if you say one bite.

The reason why the amount of alms is said to be “feeling” is that the amount of money has not been decided because of the practice of “sharing.” Cleaning up temples and grounds instead of money is also a great donation.

Nonetheless, in modern Japanese society, the majority of alms given to temples and monks are financial alms, and donations also include temple maintenance costs that include various elements such as temple repair costs, part of the maintenance costs of the sect to which the temple belongs, living expenses for monks in the temple, future training costs for monks (living expenses for monks families), etc., so it is also a reality that amounts that serve as guidelines have been determined to some extent.

Donation... that's the most delicate story.
This probably hasn't been answered, so this also happened recently.

I talked about various things for about 2 hours to the woman who made an appointment for the first time and came to consult with her, thinking it was up to a certain extent. Meanwhile, tea and sweets were long, so my wife was careful and served coffee as well.
Finally, how much is it? Well, I thought it would be offered within the range of common sense, so I said “just an offering.”
That person was offered 10 yen, so now...

As each teacher has answered, it would be better if you ask the right questions.

Iyami-sama

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

There aren't many of them until now, so it's not helpful, but I've almost never received a donation (thank you) through direct nomination consultations.

Rather, I was very grateful to be able to receive advice from this immature person who is an immature person who is asagaku.

Perhaps, even if you ask it directly, they may say “No, I don't need it,” and even if you put it out, you may not receive it at all.

Also, I don't know if it will be a truly beneficial consultation, so if you are satisfied and lead to a resolution, I think it would be a good idea to make an offering (2,3,000 yen) or an offering (sweets equivalent to 2,3,000 yen, etc.) along with a thank-you letter at a later date.

Also, at a later date, it is not a thank you for the consultation or offering, and it is also made in the form of an offering, saying “Please make an offering to the principal image,” as “Please make an offering to the principal image.” If you do that, I think it would be easier to be received as “if it were to the principal image, not to me.”

By the way, hasunoha is completely free, so please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Kawaguchi Hidetoshi Gassho