hasunoha

I can't help it because I'm afraid of hell

Also, sorry for your question.

As advised before, they offered incense sticks to their grandparents' Buddhist altars and apologized “sorry” while holding hands for their mistakes and mistakes when they were children.

However, once again, I only remembered things I didn't like about myself, and now I'm starting to worry about what happened after my death.
I'm still a little girl in my twenties, but to be honest, I'm afraid of hell.

When I was a kid, I began to think that I did really bad things, such as not being able to apologize, the fact that I couldn't apologize, made lies or mistakes, made mistakes, made a fool of or hurt people, cursed in my heart, thought ridiculous things, and didn't return my borrowed things due to the cruelty and curiosity peculiar to children

There were times when I was scolded so hard, I myself felt bad, and wasn't able to get my things back, and I think there were times when I tried to be useful to people and did good things.

But I remembered my bad points, then I remembered hell and became scared.

I think I had memories of being really scared of the hell I saw in pictures and picture books in the past and being frightened by the fact that if I did something bad, that feeling faded, and parts that were indifferent to people's death came out, and even when I watched comics and anime dealing with hell as the subject, I sometimes thought it was fiction, but there were times when I saw people who went to hell being slashed in the body by demons and turned away my eyes.

Remembering them, and thinking that my sense of guilt comes back and I end up going to hell after I die... I'm really scared, and furthermore, it's really scary because it's written in books and on the internet that I will suffer for quite a long period of time.

I honestly don't want to go to hell. You'd rather become a ghost and stay in this world the whole time... but what about that? My thoughts went round and round.

I think it's selfish, but I don't like feeling pain or suffering even after death, even to atone for my sins during my lifetime.

I tried to think about different things, but in the end, I remembered it again and sometimes screamed in my heart and thought someone would help me.

There are things I think are fun and there are times when I feel scared, so what exactly should I do to stop this thought? Is there any point in remembering these things?

What should I do to avoid falling into hell?

4 Zen Responses

You can repent and start over

When you think of “repentance,” you might think of Christianity, but Buddhism also has repentance.

Pray to the Buddha and say, “I repent of the mistakes I've made so far. At the same time, I forgive the mistakes others have made to me. It is thought that if you repent and say, “I will make an effort to live as better as possible from now on,” you will be exterminated.

The important thing is not to forget your heart of repentance and to look back on yourself from time to time so that your vow “I will make an effort to live better” does not turn into karate form.

We monks also repeat the ceremony of remorse and repentance called “Fusatsu (Fusatsu)” over and over again.

Hell is a symbolic expression of people who do not encounter the Buddha's teachings, do not hear them, and suffer by disobeying them.
What is really scary is not the mountain of needles, the pond of blood, or the devil with the head of a cow, horse head, and it is my own heart that is stuck in trouble and wandering around majestically. Please use repentance as a clue to cultivate a heart for a better life.

How not to fall into hell

I read your question. Falling into hell is scary, isn't it? Moreover, it seems that there are different types of hell, and among them, Muken Jigoku seems to be the most painful. Apart from debating whether or not there is actually a world after death, do you know the mechanism of falling into hell? It seems that reincarnation was common sense in ancient India, and it is reborn into one of the six worlds called the Rikudo in the afterlife (when you die) as a result (it can also be called power) of acts (good or bad work) during your lifetime. (The highest rank is Tendo, the second place is humanity, and the lowest rank is hell.) It was thought that it would be decided. As an aside for the questioner, no matter what world you are born into, the Buddha always faces suffering, so his goal was to break out of this reincarnation. This is called nirvana.
If you think about the principle, even if there is bad karma, you can avoid falling into hell by accumulating more good deeds than that. It would be good if you value good deeds, good words, and good thoughts.

Travel is a companion, the world is merciful

What kind of relationship did we meet here
I'll give you a special method to conquer hell. However

“What happens in hell also depends on money”

You will be charged exactly what you pay for.

Hmm hmm, murder, bad talk, lies, swearing... well, that would be hell.

huh? Wait, well, I'm going to hell too. It's killing and killing every day. They also tell lies. they say bad things too... that's enough, bang bang, go on. An onparade of mortal sins, misdemeanors, and felonies. Extinction is impossible. Good work won't do enough to cover it.

If that's the case, better

“If we all cross the red light, it's not scary” (this is no good)

No, but the world is pathetic when traveling with friends.

“If we all fall in hell, we won't be afraid”

It's fine. All the monks here are going to hell (they're all mad). Even if there are people who say “I'm different,” I'll go ahead and offer them. (unreliable?)

Let's help each other overcome various punishments (suffering) together. I'm sure other powerful friends will show up as well.

any kind of suffering

The solution is to help each other, support each other, and share.

huh? huh? Can we all help each other with a lot of suffering?

this is just like this world, isn't it? because this world is full of suffering. It makes me suffer like hell when I hold it alone.

That's right, hell is fine if everyone is around, even after death.

Now let's soak in Hell's Kamayu together (don't say sexual harassment, crying)

“Wow, if you live anywhere, it's the capital. If you have friends, it's 100 manpower. Paradise paradise.”

Let's skip saying that.

If you're held alone and caught, you'll create hell in paradise.

To have my concerns heard. To be able to wipe away my tears.

Share everything and half of it. huh? Aren't you afraid anymore?

well then, shall I pay for it?

It's fine to pay for the time to help each other in hell.

Because “time is money time is money”

What is it.

When was that hell? was it after death? was it now? well, it doesn't matter which one is like that.

When are we going to help each other?

Right now!!

※It seems like I'm kidding and I'm writing it seriously. There have already been thank-you comments to previous respondents, and everyone is extending a helping hand to you. It's fine. I'm not alone.

Praise Nembutsu when you feel uneasy

Amane-sama
Hello. I took a look.

It was a discussion about what to do in order not to fall into hell after death. I think it's an auspicious act to think about the afterlife while you're alive. I was also convinced that I came across a Buddhist relationship called Hasunoha in this way. As Amane thought, reincarnation is the first premise of the Buddhist worldview. This reincarnation is suffering, and no matter how much we are reborn, we cannot escape suffering. This suffering is not punishment; it is suffering caused by our own afflictions (filth of heart). By repeating acts governed by worry in our lives, we will further accumulate that reward. As a result, suffering will be repeated in the next life. If it is also written that you can become a ghost, ghosts (hungry demons) will not escape suffering either.

Therefore, in Buddhism, there is ascetic practice. If it ends with death, there is no need for ascetic practice. The Buddha taught us “why we are born and what happens when we die.” It is necessary to practice to purify the mind (attain Buddhism). However, not everyone can practice, and even if there is a sublime ascetic practice, it will not be rewarded if the “quality” of the practitioner is poor.

So what do we do? What I was told there was the path of “Nembutsu.” A Buddha called Amida stood up for those who cannot escape the suffering of reincarnation, let alone those who are unable to practice ascetic practices. Amida welcomes those who fall into hell after being given Namu Amida Buddha and Nembutsu to the “Pure Land.” Those of us who are unable to complete our ascetic practices in this world are born in the Pure Land, and we will practice ascetic practices under Amida there and attain Buddhism.

To be born in the Pure Land, you must be aware that you cannot escape the suffering of reincarnation, and feel the mercy of Amida, who is trying to save you from that suffering, and receive a heart of gratitude and respect. And it's about praising Nembutsu, which is an act that does not matter the “quality” of humans, with a heart of gratitude.

Amida is a Buddha who hugs and envelops people praising Nembutsu from the “now” that they are alive. It's not a life where you die and suffer; you live a life where you are born in the country of the Buddha when your life ends. If anxiety strikes you, please call him Namu Amida Buddha. Amida will always be by your side, forgiving and praising all of your sins.

Gassho