Sometimes I wish I was a wild animal. This is because I think there is no contradiction between living, dying, eating, and working. However, I am a human being, and I want to be in a position where I am socially accepted. That's why I want to ask the monk. What are the standards that make you think that I am a human being and that I live in society?
Generally speaking, humans are social animals, so when they can feel that they are useful to others, are with others, or play a role in society, etc., they probably feel “I am alive.”
Speaking of me, I'm a monk, so since I'm a monk, it's all about sugudaibodhi subjugation sentient beings (learning with the aim of enlightenment and preaching the law to others). When I feel that something unclear has been clarified even a little in the Buddha's teachings or the teachings of the Jodo Shinshu sect to which I belong, I feel the challenge of being alive, and I am happy if the people who listen to it are well prepared and happy.
The irreplaceable people I'm talking about here are not only about loved families, but about all of humanity.
Please be aware that we are all humans the same.
Oh, everyone has the same eyes and ears,... suffering from the same things, crying, laughing... oh, it's about waking up to a love for humanity that I thought everyone was different but the root is the same. If you do that, you'll fall in love with people.
Sometimes there are people who can't do anything.
But that kind of person also has a sad past, so that just happened, and that doesn't mean that only that person is guilty.
In other words, do something that makes the other person happy at work or at home.
It is also called altruism, righteousness, selfishness, etc., but this heart can bring joy to people.
We would also be extremely happy if we could respond and help someone.
Nice to meet you, Yoko.
This is Nakamura Taishaku from Kannon Temple, the temple of Dharma and ceiling paintings in Tokushima Prefecture.
What are the differences between wild animals and humans, and what are the living standards in society? You're worried about it, aren't you?
Both wild animals and humans have greed. What they have in common is instinctive greed. These are called survival instincts such as appetite and desire to sleep. Humans have social desires in addition to instinctive desires. Instinctive greed is called petty desire (greed), and social desire is called greed (very often).
I will explain that people have suffering in life, and great greed is necessary to overcome them. In other words, you can be saved by helping someone else.
By making someone other than yourself happy, you also make yourself happy. Why am I happy too? That's because my greed was satisfied.
The standard for being human and living in society is to have greed. Treating someone with a smile is also greedy. I want to practice Buddhism.
Why do humans control the Earth so much today?
It is said that it may be derived from developed communication (language) and the scale of the resulting “cooperative system.”
Even “wild” animals that are no match for 1:1 can be controlled with guns “made by someone else.” After all, national character, country, and culture are also due to a “common (= common) language.” I think that is a characteristic of humans.
First of all, what is “wild” and what is “contradiction”? It's something that can only be found above words, and we are also familiar with it, but we can interact with you using that as a common understanding. Let's say it's because they are both human and use a common Japanese language and because they are in a common society.
In modern times, you can do almost any shopping by simply poking your mouse. You can also shop at convenience stores and supermarkets by simply silently offering items. However, all of them are the words “I want to buy this” expressed (omitted) by action. Since humans can't live alone, there is probably communication. Since there is a foundation or expectation that “it will be understood and received,” they say words and the like.
Anyway, the question you're asking “I want to be in a position accepted by society” isn't this kind of fundamental story, is it? My answer is “in Japan, if you use Japanese, you have a social presence.”
Once again, why don't you ask specific questions?