hasunoha

Please tell me various things

My dad died of cancer last month
My mother is irreligious and she really hates Buddhism
However, the funeral was held in the Buddhist style
I think it's probably public body
The funeral was held in the Jodo sect because of my mother's wishes and said it was the cheapest denomination

It seems that when the memorial service on the 49th is over, they will burn up the kana name they received
The reason is that the kaima is disgusting...
At my parents' house, there is a Buddhist altar for my ancestors that my paternal grandmother (passed away a few years ago) took care of, and it seems that they will burn it up because it's also a good opportunity
Our three sisters live far away, and in a nutshell, they say, “Too loud! “Don't talk!” I can't say anything because it's said

My father and ancestors seemed to be treated poorly, and I felt displeased with my mother
I think everyone has their own way
What do the monks think?
I would like to hear your opinion
Thank you for your support

4 Zen Responses

There are people who think they are Buddhists but aren't Buddhists

The question is what people should be called Buddhists.
If I had a monk give me a funeral, would it be Buddhism? →Should a monk who lives in a mysterious condominium owned by a funeral home or an unreligious and unselfish monk from the monk dispatch business be dispatched to recite sutra-like wording and adjust the appearance only?
Are they Buddhists even though they don't have their own religious beliefs there? There is no place for a monk who claims to be a mentor to lead, and simply roll up his head, put on his clothes, and recite sutras as a “sound,” is that Buddhism?
So, if you become a temple parishioner, are you a Buddhist?
Even though they are involved as a temple parishioner, if they don't learn the teachings of Buddhism at all, and they are exaggerating at home and there is only DV and moral harassment, is it Buddhism?
If you're a temple parishioner and only do memorial services for your ancestors and don't do anything to activate good bacteria in this world and only spend your whole life doing nothing about yourself, then you're just using the temple like a cemetery. Are they still Buddhists?
If you get a kakana at a Buddhist temple, would you be a Buddhist?
Are they still Buddhists even if they don't have their own will?
The reason the person doesn't feel like that is irreligious.
If you don't want to leave your ego, you're not a Buddhist or anything.
Even so, there are people who “practice” irreligion in this world, but true non-religious people are unreligious people with spirituality that surpasses even Buddhists. They say they are irreligious, but if they are actually egoists, they are inhumane people with a sense of convenience called being unreligious. Buddhism is not a “thought” called Buddhism, and do people believe in something similar to the religion called Buddhism? I'm just respecting the teachings of Buddha and the teachings of Dogen Zenji and spreading them. There are people who divide many people's beliefs as if faith-like beliefs are religion, but even when it comes to Buddhism, there are not only beliefs based on that kind of faith.
Speaking of radical things, let's say the Islamic country had monks recite sutras and held memorial services for ancestors and memorial services for the deceased. After that, they received a Buddhist name, practiced ascetic practices at the dojo, and then committed murder or inhumane acts again after that, they were not Buddhists or anything.
I'm sure you understood that.
Well, what are the answers and conclusions.
Actually, it's “what about you.”
This story isn't about what happened to my mom.
How about you as a human being?
“You” apart from your mother, is “how is your life.”
You are your protagonist. Gassho

Don't let you be lousy

Good morning. Master Tange has already said it, but this time it's “What does it mean for you not to be poor about your ancestors or your father?” I think they let me know that it's time to learn.
Just because “mom is like this,” I don't completely agree. You have become independent from your parents. Also, it is a time to rely on yourself for your own thoughts and actions, saying “I am like this.”
If you say “I'll count on myself,” you can't do it in the dark clouds, right? That's what it takes to be alone. In order to avoid it, I think it's a good idea not to just use “social media” on the surface or learn from a trusted mentor.
A “public body” means “doing what is commonly done in the world for the sole reason “because it is common.” Even if many people have done it historically, I don't think we should remain without “our own understanding.”
First, based on this experience, why don't you delve into your own “what does it mean to not make your ancestors or father poor?” “What is the boy doing at the funeral?” There are also past questions from Hasunoha here. If you live far away from your parents' house, does that mean you're married? What does your husband think? And if you have children, what will you tell them in the future? How to tell “ancestors” to lead to that child's ability to live... I think I got the materials to think about that this time.

Please recite Nembutsu

I offer my sincere condolences.
Namu Amida Buddha

The fact that the funeral was held in the Jodo sect is also somewhat related, isn't it? I think it's difficult to persuade my mom. However, there is no need to worry if your mother disposes of you, such as the Japanese table, kaimyo, Buddhist altars, etc.
Put your hands together and sing Namu Amida Buddha ten times every day, even if it's just you.
“Please guide Amitabha Buddha to become Buddha's father and ancestors. And when my life ends someday, please come pick me up and take me to the Pure Land of Paradise.” Let's pray like this.
Also, if you keep a note of the kaimyo etc. for the time being, I think it will be helpful when I think about making a new rank card in the future.

It's my turn next

I read it.
Your father passed away and you're thinking about a lot of things in the midst of grief, aren't you?
My father correctly accepted the Buddha's guidance and was born under the Buddha, and I will ask the Buddha to be at peace from now on, and I will be quiet with Nembutsu.
Namu Amida Buddha, Namu Amidabutsu
Father always meets ancestors who have passed away in the Buddha's Pure Land of Paradise. And they can attain Buddhism with peace of mind.
Your father will continue to watch over you and everyone at any time.

Please pray for your father's death in the Pure Land of Paradise and be a nenbutsu guest with all your heart.
Your thoughts will surely reach the Buddha, your father, and your ancestors.
Please continue to think about your father and hold a memorial service in between.
Obon is coming soon, isn't it?

As for Buddhism, Buddhism is a teaching to save all people. Living in this world is suffering.
It is the Buddha, the Buddha's teachings, and the truth that saves us from that suffering.
Everyone wants to get out of this suffering and feel at ease.
The Buddha explained such a path in various ways.

The teachings of Namu Amida Buddha and Nembutsu, which I mentioned earlier, are one of them.
Please save us with all your heart, and by chanting the Buddha's name, the Buddha will guide and save everyone without leaving anything behind.
And it allows all people to attain Buddhism with peace of mind in the Buddha's Pure Land of Paradise.

Faith is to sincerely believe in such teachings and put them into practice.
So every faith is individual. No matter how many people work for themselves, it doesn't lead to any kind of faith. You can't be saved.
People who are alive today may only think that if they are good about themselves, that's fine, or that their money is cheap.

However, everyone is bound to die. When we face that death, we are confronted with what we really are and what we should do. You'll be thrust from anxiety to fear.

Secularly, it is generally necessary to quickly invite a monk to attend the funeral, and it is necessary for each person to sincerely face whether that is OK.

If someone dies or attends a funeral, it's my turn next. I want everyone to think that.
You'll start there and face yourself.