I understand how thankful Nembutsu is, but no matter what, I have doubts that “if you believe in Amida and chant Nembutsu, you can pass away in paradise.” He has a suspicious personality and says, “Is that all?” I can't help but think about it.
Of course, I know “it's just that, but that's all,” but I just can't believe it.
It's hard to believe, isn't it?
Isn't nenbutsu right for me?
It is natural to believe in Amida, who is neither visible nor touchable.
That's fine too.
Please recite nembutsu while feeling doubtful.
Amida has sworn to save those who sing.
So, it's OK to say it with doubt. This is because Amida is able to anticipate doubts. Even if I doubt it, they will pick me up when my life runs out like my own child.
If you think so, don't worry, doubt it.
Namu Amida Buddha
Kiyoka-sama
This is Kawaguchi Hidetoshi. This is a humble answer to the question.
What we aim for by practicing Buddhism is “enlightenment.”
Death is important, but above all else, enlightenment is the ultimate goal you should aim for.
Passing away is nothing more than a process of aiming for enlightenment.
If it is determined that the route is not right for you, there are still a number of routes opened by the Buddha, so I know it is necessary to choose another route.
Let's do our best and continue devoting ourselves to Buddhism with the aim of enlightenment.
Kawaguchi Hidetoshi Gassho
If something “gets caught” or “feels” by Nembutsu at the moment, that's fine, isn't it?
Even if the content is “because it seems easier compared to others,” I think it is important to introduce “I feel like I can be saved.”
That's because I can't read any more books that don't appeal to the introductory part.
Well, even with the same Nembutsu teachings (the following are personal interpretations and there is a possibility of misunderstanding)
The Jodo sect feels like death → death → ascetic practice → attainment of Buddhism (enlightenment), and the Jodo Shinshu sect is death, instant attainment of Buddha (enlightenment). However, even in the Jodo Shinshu sect, the Honganji school interprets death after death, while the Otani school is closer to current life and death.
Furthermore, it also varies on an individual level. The teachings of onembutsu alone have many flavors, so Buddhism is really profound, isn't it? Under such circumstances, it's difficult because both having your own senses and abandoning your own senses are important...
Note, if I don't worry about misunderstandings, it's already “enlightenment” if I nod deeply to “impermanent conduct,” “lawlessness,” and “good fortune.”
In other words,
“My life does not belong to me alone”
“We are all connected in this world”
“It doesn't turn out the way I want it to”
That's it.
If “enlightenment” is a “heart” that is not affected by anyone, then becoming an outcast due to drugs doesn't change much (extreme argument).
If “enlightenment” is a state where “enlightenment” is a perfect mass of knowledge and there is nothing you don't understand, the development of artificial intelligence AI or ultra-high performance computers may be closer to that.
That's not the case. “Enlightenment or salvation” means clearly understanding that there is no such thing as “enlightenment or salvation (which I think).” While saying I don't understand, everyone is doing solo sumo wrestlers by chasing “an enlightened image of myself that I have understood without permission.” That's me.
However, even if they say “abandon yourself,” those of us who only understand, or rather don't know me, don't understand “selflessness.”
That's why Shakyamuni (or someone who has listened to Shakyamuni's teachings) was persuaded to do nembutsu. I was told to remember the Buddha, an entity that left me, and the world.
But thinking selflessness is just me. The world of selflessness penetrates into the place where I nod to myself that the selflessness I thought was nothing but myself. We connect with the truth in a way that defies the truth.
So there's nothing wrong with the path of Nembutsu! I have received it.
Namu Amida Buddha