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I want to be healed at a temple

Good morning. This is my second consultation.
I like the atmosphere of the temple.
I was able to experience Buddha shooting by myself in the hall before, and it really felt at ease.

Like that, I want time to stand still in front of the Buddha.
Isn't it possible for you to relax until it's time to experience the Buddha or the sutras?
Is there a temple that allows me to sit for 15 or 30 minutes instead of wanting to do it for hours?

Temples that are easy to visit on holidays are usually temples that specialize in tourism
Rather than meeting the Buddha, I felt like I was passing by and watching.
Sometimes it's nice to be screaming like watching a star,
There are times when I want to speak quietly to the Buddha.

If you are visiting for a similar purpose, it's fine if there are multiple visitors
Do temples provide quiet time for ordinary people?
I didn't make an inquiry because I thought they would be surprised if I made such a phone call of hope...

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The main hall is quite large,

 You can stay at the main hall (mieido) of Higashi Honganji Temple in Kyoto for any number of hours while the gate is open. If you are concerned about other prayers, I think you can pray slowly early in the morning or in the evening.

Also, you can pray in the same way at separate temples all over the country.
⇒ http://www.higashihonganji.or.jp/link/kyoumusho

I also like sitting still in front of the Buddha.

If it's not a private temple but a place like Motoyama

If it's a bigger temple like Motoyama than a small temple in the city
I think there is a place in a corner of the main hall where you can stay all day long.
Also, it hasn't been made into a tourist destination that much,
Also, I don't really care if people I don't know are hanging around.
I think it's good that there are places where there are ascetic monks, etc.

Please come by all means!

I work at a rural temple called Ikkouji called Sano in Tochigi. There are times when I am away, but please come visit us if you don't mind.

It's a small, small temple.

ah! But the back room is currently under construction, so it may be a bit noisy on weekdays. I'm not sure if the temple is what you want, but I thought it would be helpful.

It's not an advertisement for a temple, but I'll post a website for the time being.

http://ikkouji.com/index.html

If you change the season or time

Even at temples where tourists come, if you change the season and time, you should be able to spend a very relaxing time.
If it's a temple famous for hydrangeas, it's like after hydrangeas are over; if it's a temple famous for its weeping cherry blossoms, it's like midwinter. If the temple is open until 5 o'clock, if you go there at 4:30, you will be almost alone for 30 minutes.

PostScript
Of course, even if the season or time is changed in this way, there are times when it overlaps with people who say “I came to pray because I wanted to be alone.” That's an opportunity. If you make eye to eye contact, try talking. I'm sure you'll get along with it. Why don't you exchange a lot of information and become a temple friend.

Dear LIMI.

> Do temples provide quiet time for ordinary people?
> If you make such a phone call of hope, you'll be surprised...

No no... please contact us first. there's no need for any restraint, so...
Even if it's a temple in the city rather than a tourist temple, there are places that say it's fine...

Incidentally, there are people who come to our temple from time to time with such wishes.

Please be sure to stop by when you are in Saitama and Sayama.

On weekdays, as long as the weather is not bad, the temple is open and anyone can enter freely. There are also cushions and chairs for zazen meditation in the hall.

Someone I respect is telling a very deep story, so just for your reference.
“To worship the principal image is to worship oneself.
That figure of the principal image is the image of a human being completely careless, and it's not something different from you or something that's wrong with you.
In other words, worshiping means making such a principal Buddha an ideal, and realizing that heart exactly at the right time and place. It's impossible for me, and it's not a matter of a long time. It is Buddhism that when I worship there today, I am on the same level as the principal Buddha.
Therefore, even if you say that you worship the principal image or Buddha, you must not thank a wooden or metal Buddha and turn it into an idol Shinto or Buddha; then it is no different from monotheistic religion or other religions that depict an ideal world outside of oneself and cause it to progress there. Then I'll be neglecting who I am now. Live, and if you don't become yourself in the realm (heart) shown by the principal image while living, you'll be a stranger for the rest of your life.
That doesn't mean you definitely can't do that. However, if you only worship as if you were asking for God, such as relying on an external Buddha for something without seeking (without being aware of) the Buddha within yourself (without being aware of it), the Buddha, the Buddha, or the principal image cannot come to mind. Of all the religions, Buddhism is the only religion that stands out from other religions where you can become a Buddha yourself.
If you worship as if you were asking God, it's no different from any other religion.”
That's amazing.
Even if there is an Osho with such a sharp and strict point of view, I think there is still no end law.
It doesn't matter if it's nenbutsu, mantra, or just sitting in silence.
There are quite a few bustling tourist spots, but in the main hall where you can be completely alone, when you sit alone in silence and completely silence your thoughts, you should be able to understand that the purpose described above is true.

Thank you for visiting Kannon Temple in Mie Prefecture

 Be sure to stop by Kannonji when you visit Nagashima Sparland and Nabana no Sato in Mie Prefecture.
I'll add just one thing. If the chief priest or monk at that temple hasn't been healed, I don't think you'll be healed either. 

Please feel free to come

At our hospital, various events are held under the theme of “building a temple you can easily visit.” We practice sutras and meditation all the time, but before, we also held events such as manipulative treatments, nail salons, beauty salons, flea markets, art festivals, concerts, and cafes. Apart from the event, rooms are provided for freelancers, and those who rent the room can freely use it (9:00 to 16:00 only). Among those who have rented it until now, there were also salespeople who brought sweets and drinks and had girls' parties, did yoga circles, did ikebana circles, used them at company meetings, and even more interesting, rented a room for a nap.
You can also enjoy a healthy macrobiotic-based lunch.
I think a temple is a space where even people with stress in the world and have emotional or mental illnesses can drop by for a moment and feel refreshed. People who use it often will say, “I'm at the villa again”!
Please feel free to drop the idea that LAIN is a temple, too. We sincerely look forward to seeing you.

I'm so happy that I burst into tears. Nembutsu will appear. An important time for me

It's a wonderful thing. Actually me too (*^^*)

When I faced the Buddha, looked at myself, and saw myself just the way I am, I felt helpless.
To me, Amida said, “You can just be who you are. I'll leave it up to you. I'll leave it up to you.” It shouts out.
I'm so happy that I burst into tears. If you say thank you, a nenbutsu will appear. It's an important time for me.

My temple is the Jodo Shinshu sect. The principal image is Amida Nyorai (Namu Amida Buddha).
Please feel free to visit us anytime.

Please don't hesitate to call me, I think any temple will listen ◎

Thankyou

To LIMI

You said you liked the atmosphere of the temple
I am very happy.
Please come to our mountain by all means
I would be honored if you liked it.

Our mountain doesn't have any specific rules.
I would like you to sit as long as you like.
It is possible to provide a quiet time.

Personally, I really wanted to use this sentence as a reference.
I think they made valuable suggestions when creating an atmosphere that includes the future environment of the temple.
Thank you very much. Gassho