hasunoha

Mindset for people who are going to die

Thank you so much to the teachers for being kind and helpful to me the other day.

Above all, there was also a teacher who was particularly indebted to me (thank you so much for chewing and talking to include it. (It made my heart feel better), I thought it would be polite to say thank you first, but if you rely too much on one teacher, it would be too burdensome, and this is another question, so I would be happy if you could post it again.

The other day, there was a question about the “Pillow Book” in response to another person's question.
Assuming that there is someone here who absolutely has to die, or if there is someone who is destined to be killed soon, and you really want to be saved, what would you say to that person?

I would really appreciate it if you could tell me the attitude of such people when they die.
I'm really sorry for the busy schedule of teachers, but if you don't mind, I would be grateful if you could teach me “with the intention of being like the Pillow Book.”
We look forward to working with you.

4 Zen Responses

Just chant Nembutsu

Death can be perceived and interpreted in various ways depending on religion, denomination, personal thought, etc.
For me, the only thing I can do to people and creatures before death is to recite nembutsu and make them listen to nembutsu.
They sing it so that it sounds like Namu Amida Buddha and Namu Amida Buddha.
Amitabha Buddha swore that he would pick up those who chant the name of Amida Buddha in the hope that they would go to the Pure Land of Paradise the moment their lives were exhausted and take them to the Pure Land of Paradise.
The Pure Land of Paradise is a place where people practice Buddhism in order to reach enlightenment, but it is also a place where you can reunite with parents and ancestors who have gone ahead and practiced.
As the name suggests, the Makura-kyo Sutra suggests, originally, I'd like to recite nembutsu while I'm still breathing, but in reality, I can't do that easily, and the reality is that I often recite it after death.
However, the founder of the Jodo sect, Honen Shonin, is ephemeral and people don't know when they will die; if they sleep at night, morning does not always come; they don't know when and where the fire of life will go out, so they may be unable to recite nembutsu or listen to nembutsu in the face of death. Therefore, I was told to chant Nembutsu on a regular basis, and to chant Nembutsu every day.
I also want people to pray for the Pure Land of Paradise and recite Nembutsu on a regular basis.
If you don't hear a voice, you can think of it as speaking out; if that's also difficult, people around you can sing and let them hear it for you.
Namu Amida Buddha

Let's learn about death and do something else later

Enjoji Seishō has been answered, so I don't think there will be any overlap, but even if you change the “Nembutsu” part called by Seishō to “title: Nammu Myōhō Renge Kyo,” the answer is almost the same.
However, the founder Nichiren Shonin said, “The life span of a person has become impermanent, and the breath that comes out does not wait for the breath that comes in. It's an undecided lesson for young and old, wise, young and old. They said, “Let's learn about death first, then do something else later,” and since we don't know when the human lifespan will end, it was said that it is essential to first think about one's own death (death) and then live through life.
The question is the attitude of people who are going to die. It probably depends on what kind of situation it is, but since Emma the Great (in Buddhism) awaits when any religion dies, I wouldn't say die with all my heart.
Therefore, a state of peace of mind awaits after death.

I want to hear “your” thoughts on “now” death

As one of those who answered the “Pillow Book” question, I was curious, and the answers from the two people have already been received, but they have come back.

Now, “the attitude of such a person when they die,” in other words, in your question,

“Assuming that there are people who absolutely have to die, or that there are people who are destined to be killed soon, and they really want to be saved”

I think that's going to happen, but I can't say anything about it.

In Buddhism, it is neither the art of treating the world that should be done in such a case, nor is it a preparation of how to deal with it when this happens.

The Buddha's teachings are a concrete function of being close to those who are suffering right now.

What is “you,” not “that kind of person,” worried and suffering “right now,” and what kind of situation are you in? Even if you guess from the previous question, I think it's probably a major issue you are facing.

There are probably fears about what you can write, things you can't write, and the characteristics of the internet, but I don't know if we can help you again, so please let me hear “your specific story” if you have another chance.

The human mortality rate is 100%. In that sense, attitude is certainly important. However, let's just say that it's something that comes up from a specific path in life.

Life is a relationship, death is also a relationship. I get along with everything I want and what I don't want. It's there, but that doesn't mean I don't need it. Even if it's a relationship between old age, illness, and death.

Let's listen to the Buddha's teachings “I” (you) together.

Please do your best for the next student too (with supplements)

The most read Makura Sutra in the Soto sect is “Butsurei-like Nirvana Abbreviated Sermon Sutra.”
This is where the Buddha, who is entering nirvana, explained to his disciples how to live as a Buddhist disciple as his last sermon.

There is no mention of paradise or hell in this sutra. There is nothing written about a celestial maiden coming down and leading the souls of those who died while being wrapped in strange music to the Kingdom of Light.
There is a lot of explanation about how to live by putting the Buddha's teachings into practice.

Death is the most important thing that separates this life, but that's why he said, “This is it. It's not a “big circle.” The way we live in this life becomes a marriage, and later life will eventually begin.

Dogen Zenji said, “We were born in this life as difficult people to be born thanks to good relationships, and we were able to encounter Buddha teachings that are hard to come across. This is a unique opportunity for a life that is reincarnating and dying over and over again. It is explained, “There's no good reason to waste my lucky life so vaguely.”
He also said, “When we die, the only thing that comes with us is the love we have gained from our own way of life. It is also explained, “We must not get involved with people with erroneous ideas who don't know the reason why we must practice the teachings of the Buddha and cannot explain right or wrong.”

Therefore, even in the Makura Sutra, I read the Buddha's last sermon at the same time as a review for this life and preparation for future generations.
I am encouraged to look back on my achievements in this life so that I can do my best in my next life.

(supplement)

People should not approach death on their own.
As the Buddha taught, life and death come from the other side in a major flow of cause and effect. Please don't visit us based on your own selfish judgment.

Depressed in worries in an attempt to escape from the grief caused by life or death, or conversely, seeking to misunderstand that peace can be obtained through death are both clearly wrong.

We must always seek teachings for living on how to live better.