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What should I do at the end of my life

Thank you for your busy schedule

My own illness (in my 40s) progressed little by little
I think I have to put an end to my life
Where should I start
I don't know, I'm worried

My parents have also been divorced, and when I was a kid
I hardly remember visiting graves.
I got married, and my wedding house has a proper grave
Let me visit graves and do memorial services for the first time
You can now receive it
That sect is the Jodo Shinshu sect, and funerals and sutras
Listen, there are no negative feelings
I was accepted with a very natural feeling

Even though I'm doing the end of my life,
Even a small amount of burden left behind on my husband
I would like to reduce
He's not the eldest son, so a new grave
what you need to buy,
About funeral forms, sects, Buddhist altars, etc.
I wanted to make a few decisions

What is a denomination just because it says something
Can I choose one?
What is the denomination of the married couple
Is it natural?
The tomb of the marriage is a large private cemetery, and it is a memorial service
I often invite monks
Where can I talk to specific temples
I was worried about not having it

When I pass away, my children and my husband
Sometimes they come to see graves
It would be nice if you could talk to the Buddhist altar
I think
But I want to talk about it so as not to be a burden
If things have shapes so they can talk sometimes
I have a feeling that I can feel safe

Sorry for all the things I don't understand
I would be happy if you could tell me

4 Zen Responses

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I think the end of life is also important for those left behind, “so as not to be bothered.”

However, contrary to the person's own thoughts, those left behind carry things around the way they are left behind. In that sense, it will come to be.
So I think it's enough to discuss it to some extent and get things in order for now. I'll leave the rest up to you.

Another important thing is to end your life “for yourself.” The meaning of my life, the meaning of being born, the fear of dying, what I want to convey as something that will pass away first... it's the end of my life.

I think those left behind will actually have things like “how they lived, what they cherished, and what they believed” rather than “how did they communicate and how did they give instructions.”

After passing away, it is impossible to use words like when she was alive, but as they remember and put their hands together and put their hands together, those left behind will continue to receive “silent words.”
Graves and Buddhist altars may be places where such “dialogue without words” is possible. Even though living things cannot be heard by living people, there are moments where you strangely want to ask people who have died. At that time, Mr. Koo, who passed away earlier, will probably lead those left behind.

To that end, it's probably important to first encounter something you can base yourself on, live well, and eventually reach that time.

(I'm also called the Jodo Shinshu sect) If you had a relationship with the Jodo Shinshu through your marriage, why not try it out from there? They introduced me to the temple where the bride's funeral was held, etc...

Finally, I would like to introduce my own recommended books on Koosama's End Life (in the sense of seeking teachings that serve as the foundation for one's own life and dying life).

“Live by Fortune” by Ogawa Ichijo, Hozokan
*Can also be purchased on Amazon etc.

“Nanmu Amida Buddha's Funeral” by Fujiba Toshiki Sanga Evangelism Series
http://samgha.shop-pro.jp/?pid=117407484

Not limited to the Jodo Shinshu sect, I hope that Koo will encounter teachings to follow.

Let's recite Nembutsu

I am also a member of the Jodo sect, and I have told you that the most important thing at the end of my life is to chant Namu Amida Buddha and Nembutsu.
Have you ever read the Amitabha Sutra or Muryoju Sutra?
There is a country called the Pure Land of Paradise there, and it is written that it was a Buddha called Amida Buddha who made that country.
Amitabha Buddha has vowed that whoever calls me by my name in hopes of going to the Pure Land of Paradise will pick that person up when their lives run out.
It is written that those who have gone to the Pure Land of Paradise can meet many Bosatsu Buddha statues there, many ancestors among them, and that they can also meet families who went to the Pure Land of Paradise earlier.
In other words, if you guys go to the Pure Land of Paradise, one day you'll be able to meet your family again.
Also, the way to get to the Pure Land of Paradise is to say even just one word, Namu Amida Buddha. If you chant even just one word, it will come true, so if you chant a lot, it's perfect.
Therefore, I hope they will recite as many words as possible while they are alive.
Sometimes it's good to sing alone and other times with your family.
Also, I would like to leave things after death to Amitabha Buddha, leave things such as graves to my husbands, and now, make as many memories as possible that can only be made in this world with my family.

Organize your thoughts and discuss them with your family

 First, why don't you try writing an ending note? If you go to a bookstore, they sell all kinds of things. Through writing, let's first look back and sort out the life we've lived.
It became a nuclear family era, and what kind of people did the deceased make friends with during their lifetime and what kind of lives did they live. What kind of funeral were they hoping for? When I usually live far away, I often can't find my family. Therefore, the need to fill out ending notes will increase even more in the future.

But I think it should originally be conveyed in family communication. Nowadays, there are many businessmen who are transferred all over Japan due to work, etc., so nuclear families cannot be avoided. It is precisely because we are in a society where nuclear families are progressing that family communication is necessary and home education is necessary. I focus my energy on school education towards the goal of a good high school, a good university, and a good company. This is a good thing, but schooling doesn't teach us everything we need for life. Education in society and at home has been and will continue to be necessary.

I don't think anyone has any objection to the fact that “life is precious and important,” but the place to teach that is at home. It's home schooling. In conversations with family and relatives, I learn how my life came to be born into this world. Learn what kind of times your ancestors lived through and passed on the “baton called life” to yourself. It has been handed down in home education. Also, opportunities to actually have such conversations are at funerals and memorial services. I'm visiting graves.
When nursing and nursing people who have passed away, we accept the thoughts of those who have passed away, take care of them, and mourn them.

“I don't have much time left for myself.” Ko-san feels that way, doesn't she? For that reason, please cherish the time you spend talking with your family. I think the family will think back on the words they have exchanged so far with those who have passed away, make an effort to take care that is even a little close to that feeling, and run a funeral that reflects the thoughts of the deceased.

I'm writing an article on my blog called “The Chief Priest Talks About End-of-Life Course.” If you don't mind, please refer to it.
https://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/dorinji/36378200.html

Together now and in the future

I read it.
It's similar to the previous question,
Please do your best to survive this moment by moment.
And clearly conveyed your thoughts to your children and family members with an honest feeling,
Please spend as much time together as possible.
Your thoughts will always be accepted by your children and family.
And that thought will continue to flow through in children and families.

Death does not divide people's relationships.

You will continue to live with your children and family.

Your body dies due to illness or old age, but your soul and heart live on.
Take the Buddha's guidance, be freed from any suffering, and attain Buddhism with peace of mind,
And even after that, we will continue to gently support and protect our children and families.
Namu Amida Buddha

Please keep quiet with Nembutsu and ask the Buddha for the future and don't worry.
Namu Amida Buddha

Also, please spend precious time with your family.
That's because the relationship between you and your children and family will last forever.

I sincerely pray that you will continue to be healthy, happy, and rich every day with your children and families.