I don't know what to do with this temple.

There's no choice but to take the form of a real problem, if you don't have one. There is no choice but to limit it to temporary first aid measures for rain leaks, etc., and continue discussions about the future over and over again, centered on the chief priest, responsible officer, and general minister.

I think that from now on, in the worst case, if I only have a principal image and a small dojo, I can preach as much as I want. Everyone, that's how our ancestors first protected the temple.
Let's all think about what we should protect, even minimally, regardless of the current form.

Also, do you accumulate repair costs etc. on a daily basis? Including that, let's review our finances once again.
Both the chief priest and the old monk will also have to pay.
If you are the successor, let's take the opportunity to think clearly about the future of the temple while you take command ◎
First, add understanding people and perspectives.

The problem with this is that every temple has it. Everyone will have their own hardships, and for that reason, there are representative officers, responsible officers, and general representatives. I would like to share your wisdom.
If you're a monk, be prepared to survive at this temple with all your followers rather than running away ◎

Repairing a temple is difficult, isn't it?
I don't know the denomination, but for example,
First, why don't you talk to the temple people in the parish to which your temple belongs? Let's borrow your wisdom.

If possible, get estimates for repairs from 3 companies, or at least 2 companies, and compare the price and repair details.

Of course, funds will be given to temples as much as possible, but ask for donations within the prefecture or temples you know. Depending on the estimate, you can send a letter requesting donation to temples of the same denomination all over Japan. There may also be temples that can help.
Also, let's ask Motoyama for a loan.
For example, the Jodo sect has a loan system, so your denomination may also have one.
However, let's discuss the amount you are requesting a loan to the extent that it can be repaid in consideration of your temple's income.
If that's not enough, I think it's okay to ask the repairer to pay in installments.
Even so, there is no choice but to ask the parishioners for what is lacking.
Since you receive financial aid from parishioners, you must, on the other hand, firmly administer the law and be fearless.

Even so, the chief priest must take the initiative, but is he elderly?
Let's ask the chief priest to cooperate to the extent possible.

I have broken a broken bone when it comes to protecting the Nembutsu dojo, and I sincerely respect Daihiden Fuka.
I can't write anything new, but I'll go as far as I know as one of the followers of the sect.

◆Are there any funds that can be raised for the time being, keeping in mind restoration until the rainy season period?
・I don't hear many cases where levies were reduced or exempted, excluding disasters with huge delays, etc., but first, I consulted with the group leader, the academic office, and then the church office (temple activity support department). If you continue to be unpaid or overdue without permission, there are several penalties. Please check with the Academic Affairs Office.

・Procrastination and avoidance of the Lantern Festival memorial service. I will tell you that the current arrangement is not an obligatory contribution, and it is voluntary. ... However, since there is an increase in grants due to full payment within the encouragement period on a group-parish basis, please contact the group leader or deputy group leader that some temples will be unpaid or overpaid.

・Are natural disasters such as fallen trees covered by the fire insurance you are enrolled in? If insurance can cover even part of it, it's worth inquiring.

・Damage to temple buildings etc. due to natural disasters includes sympathy money and sectarian loans from disaster reserves for groups, dioceses, etc. The application conditions are not easy, but there are cases where loans etc. take circumstances into account. You'll have to repay them eventually, but the hurdles are lower than bank loans.

As an aside, why don't you ask locally elected members of the congregation to respond to various issues raised at religious meetings while listening to the plight of the House of Representatives.

The internal circumstances of the sect have also been described above, but it has been made public. I think it's okay for executives to be aware of the possibilities described above.

He is a monk who has worked as an office worker for 36 years and has been a full-time chief priest for 8 years. The problem of aging buildings is experienced not only in temples, but everywhere. In the case of individuals, they consider living plans and choose a detached house, rent, etc. In the case of a company, depreciation and amortization expenses are accumulated according to the useful life. We also take out insurance just in case.
Originally, temples must have the same way of thinking, but there is a tendency that emphasis is placed on conveying the teachings, and awareness of managing and operating temples has faded. When I retired, I invested all my assets, including retirement benefits, and put effort into repairs. What I felt at that time was that even a temple must have a policy for it to continue to exist 50 to 100 years from now.
Based on that premise, you must convince yourself why it is necessary to keep this temple alive. Without it, I wouldn't be prepared to make it through.
Once you're ready to protect the main hall, let's fix the rain leak first. At that time, it is also necessary to check the condition of the tiles and the condition of the rafters, foundation, and ceiling with your own eyes. Let's pick up necessary repairs in about 10 year increments and discuss them with parishioners. For the time being, please keep repairs to a minimum and cover them with temple expenses.
Next, let's prepare the temple's financial statements and budget. Let's write down all the income and expenses of the religious corporation and ask the parishioners to take a look at it. I think there are some parishioners who are familiar with corporate accounting. Ask for improvements and points to keep in mind, and make notes. An expenditure plan is made based on income forecasts, and repair costs for the current year are incorporated into it.
For new construction of the main hall or major repairs, it is ideal not to use all funeral gifts etc. in the annual budget, but to accumulate part of it and use it when carrying out that business. If you do that, you can handle it without asking for donations every time.
I currently have plans to rebuild the main hall in 50 years. There are many people who have the feeling that offerings are expensive as a trend of the times, but if you explain carefully that expenses for the maintenance and management of the temple are included, I think you will understand. As Nakata, who answered earlier, said, I think it would be nice if I had a principal image and a dojo. First, decide what you want to do. Since temples are micro-corporations, they can change in any way depending on the chief priest. Gassho

Amatsumi Man-sama
Hello. I took a look. Thank you for your hard work on legal inheritance.

The environment is different, but I am a person who entered a temple where both the temple and management were literally slanted. There was talk of repairing the main hall, but the temple had no funds at all. However, I didn't really think it would have to be replaced in particular. I thought if it was bolo, I should do it with bolo, and if my disciples were fine just the way it was, I thought that would be fine. If it breaks, it's when it breaks, and at that time I thought it would be fine to use a prefab. However, while a memorial service was being held at the main hall, voices were born from disciples saying that it had to be rebuilt, and eventually a new main hall was built.

I also had a feeling that if I thought about the lives of my followers, I would recommend donations, but if you think about it the other way around, it's rude to snoop on the other person's feelings, and there are actually many people who want to donate money. However, there are people who are happy when the chief priest takes the form of asking for arrangements. There are many people who would like to donate if it takes the form of “because it was requested” in terms of appearance. It made me feel that it is a monk's job to capture that kind of feeling.

I don't think a temple can carry everything. “I” do not ask for donations, but rather let you know the amount. It's up to you to decide whether or not to pay. However, it is necessary to let the disciples know about the temple. I think we should just make sure they don't say “why didn't you say it to me.”

It's not good, but when it crushes, it's crushed. If there are only followers who aren't interested in temples, there's no point in having a splendid temple in the first place. There's no such thing as suffering when you get in a relationship with an old monk who doesn't think about the temple, is there? As a monk, I will work hard as a monk to the extent that I can do that, and leave the extent that cannot be changed to the Buddha.