Thank you so much for your answers to the previous questions. I read them one by one.
Aside from whether what I experienced was “enlightenment,” my respect for the Buddha was unwavering, and I was determined to further practice. So what I want to ask is, “What exactly should I do to attain complete enlightenment?”
I'm uneducated, so I don't know any ascetic methods other than meditation, and I don't understand the sutras at all.
Professor, please.
Hello, Shikai-san.
That's amazing. You understood all the advice, didn't you?
So, as I also advised,
First, it means studying hard at school. If you haven't even completed your studies at school, you won't be able to attain 100% enlightenment.
Then, go to a Buddhist university and gain knowledge about Buddhism. As Shikai-san wrote, it is impossible to explain a situation without Buddhist knowledge.
Then, you become a disciple of the chief priest of the temple you chose, and it means starting ascetic practices whether you are a monk or a resident. If you want to become more professional, becoming a monk would be a good idea. Then, they begin full-scale training.
That's the shortest route.
And don't worry, we know when complete enlightenment will come. It's absolutely impossible in this life. Speaking of why I understand it, it's because I already know who will attain Buddhism next in the sutras. The person who attains Buddhism after Buddha is an ascetic called Miroku Bosatsu, and it seems that they will attain enlightenment in 5.67 billion years.
Since the Buddha will not be born until then, it means that we need at least 5.67 billion years of ascetic practice at the earliest. I think it's been a long time, but in terms of the age of the universe, it's an instant fast.
Shikai-san, let's do our best and practice ascetic practices so that we can quickly attain Buddhism! (lol)
Gassho
It's important not to create a vision of enlightenment. There's no point in thinking about it like this, and it's a hindrance.
I don't think you have to dare to become a monk ^_^
And I think it will be a shortcut if you have an encounter with Masashi who will guide you. There's probably nothing you can't discover by searching for it alone, but the Buddha must have had quite a bit of trouble too.
After that, there is orthodox Buddhism that is passed down from master to disciple. It's important to find that mentor.
I read it in conjunction with the previous question.
I think the word “satori” is one of the most absurd and clumsy words in the world.
If you want to prove the “feeling” or “state of mind” you have experienced,
(1) Outputting it using an expression method that does not use the word “satori”
(2) Refine your skills of expression and improve your persuasive power
I think it's essential.
It is only when it takes shape to a certain extent that people other than myself can be convinced, and I also think that “serious human help” will begin from there.
To that end, please put aside the word “Satori” and your obsession with “Satori”...!
It may be a useless long item for you right now.
Well, that's why... I think your next challenge is “cultivating expressive ability to reflect the landscape in your mind in the material world,” what do you think?
Art, sports, academics, medicine, science, politics, technology development, company management, social activities, etc...
It doesn't matter what. It doesn't matter how many, in any shape, or if you feel light. Please get involved in what interests you of your own will and learn various things.
Then,
(1) Not limited to meditation and Buddhism, I think you will encounter people and activities that beautifully output the “landscape of the mind” in any field in the world, regardless of the scale.
(2) By touching them and gaining experience and learning through mind, body, and logic, I think little by little, you will be able to understand the fact that the world is being led in a bright direction and why.
(3) I think the above two things, whether directly or indirectly, will help you achieve what you want.
(4) Also, I think the mechanism of events you experienced during meditation (including whether it's Satori or not) will naturally become clear along the way.
... that's a rough way of saying it. lol
Please forgive me for my ignorance
Well, roughly speaking,
Through what would you like to express the joy and respect that is being kept alive in this world?
If you don't forget to ask this question, you'll be able to find hints for the way of life you seek, no matter where or what you do.
I hope the above is helpful. Please cheer up!
Gassho
Shikai-sama
This is Kawaguchi Hidetoshi. This is a humble answer to the question.
As mentioned in the previous article, for perfect enlightenment, it is necessary to accumulate the two resources of wisdom and good fortune.
In Mahayana Buddhism, it is recommended to proceed with the practice of the Six Haramitsu (offering, jiji, humiliation, devotion, meditation, wisdom) in Mahayana Buddhism.
By all means, I would be grateful if you could learn about Rokuhara Mitsu in the future and be aware of it in practice.
Anyway, in order to formally walk in Buddhism, along with devotion to the Three Treasures, cultivate a “bodhi mind” of wanting to gain enlightenment in order to save all lost and suffering sentient beings, and “repent” of acts of violating the precepts or bad acts (bad deeds) that have been unavoidably committed, while making an effort to abide by the precepts that should be kept, work on the practice of Rokuhara Mitsu, successfully achieve self-interest and others, and eradicate the two disorders of complication and intellectual disability To reach enlightenment It will become necessary.
However, progressing without understanding anything and only studying is like climbing a steep mountain path without any equipment. If you don't have a leading role, you could get lost and be in trouble, or fall off in the middle.
As Mr. Kunimoto has already said, I think it would be better to officially enter Buddhism by an appropriate master.
Incidentally, my humble Guru Nemoto and Masashi is His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, even though it was excessive.
Also, in my daily work, I always work hard every day to advance Buddhism even a little in order to improve my behavior by constantly praying for the Three Treasures, the birth of the Bodhi Heart, praying to keep the precepts (separate liberation commandment, Sanju purification, Sanmaiya kyo), nourish compassion, and practice guru yoga.
Let's work hard together.
Kawaguchi Hidetoshi Gassho