On how to learn Buddhist thought regardless of denomination

I have also been to this course.
All courses are free.
http://www.baisouin.or.jp/gyouji/bukkyou/h25butsu2.html

Information on the Soto sect puja. There is information on the puja at the bottom.
http://www.soto-kanto.net/zazenkai.htm

Other than that, I think there are many others if you search for them.

Benio-sama
My name is Tetsuya Urakami from Nagomi-an, thank you for your support.

It is said that he fell ill 10 years ago and is not completely healed.
I had been working really hard until then, so I'm sure I was surprised by that change myself.

Meanwhile, you've come across Buddhism and are learning about it. Moreover, they are self-taught, and I think they are quite detailed.
There are puja sessions at many temples, and the content will be in line with the temple's denomination. However, if you go to various temples, you can learn the way of thinking of each sect.
If you say “I'm not a parishioner, but I want you to listen to the Dharma story,” I think they'll surprisingly accept it.

If you want to be more specialized, there is a school called Toho Gakuin in Ochanomizu. There are various instructors and there are many classes, and it seems that you can take the subjects you like. There will be tuition fees, though.
http://www.toho.or.jp/gakuin.php

I went to a school called Tokyo Buddhist Academy in Tsukiji Honganji Temple.
This is a school of the Jodo Shinshu sect, but there are also subjects called Indian Buddhist History, Japanese Buddhist History, and the Essentials of Each Sect, so you can attend classes.
http://www.tsukijihongwanji.jp/toubutsu/

I hope it will be helpful to you.

　I don't think I'll learn more than what I learned through distance learning. From here on, it's time to put it into practice. I think it's a good idea to participate in training instead of training. Studying at the desk is up to this point. From now on, it's time to put it into practice. Rather than studying without being bound by any denomination, I recommend visiting temples of various denominations and visiting them. If we find common ground among them, I think we can take a deep and objective view of ourselves.
Interacting with people can also help when you feel unwell physically and mentally due to depression or stress. That was the case with me.
I was bullied at the workplace of the monk about 2 years ago, and my body and mind were in tatters, so I went to training at the Buddhist Evangelism Association, and as I interacted with various monks, I was able to relax mentally, and during the training in June this year, a monk said, “You have a lively face.” I was told something like that. It was right for me.
That's fine, is the training at the Buddhist Missionary Association once a year, around the beginning of June? If you are interested, you can apply. We trained for 2 nights and 3 days at the head temple of various denominations, visited the shrine, and had discussions, and it was a fulfilling training. Please contact us once and have a look. It's an association that publishes “Buddhist scriptures,” so don't worry.
※Apart from that, it does not belong to the Buddhist Missionary Association. Objectively, I just thought it would be easier for the general public to participate. There is no malice or good intention, so thank you for your support.

Dōgen Zenji said, “Narafutifu in Buddhism narrows the self.”
The title may seem a bit contradictory, but rather than the attitude of studying Buddhism, it can be said that learning one's own mind and knowing one's true state is closer to learning the true meaning of Buddhism.
I fell into it without knowing it either, but many people and monks tend to misunderstand that learning Buddhist knowledge, manners, and practices equals learning Buddhism.
When I learned Buddhism, I didn't know what or how to learn, so I just mischievously gathered Buddhist knowledge.
Unfortunately, it seemed like they were studying Buddhism, and it didn't seem like they were studying Buddhism.
This is because “I really wasn't saved myself.”
I just installed knowledge. do monsters that only gather knowledge win? Then it means that professors at Buddhist universities learn Buddhism the most. However, an assistant to a famous professor pointed out that “Professor ○○ becomes a different person as soon as he gets off the pulpit” and that there is a problem with humanity.
I was also a Buddhist knowledge collector, so when people ask me about Buddhism, I can answer within the scope of my knowledge. I even made the mistake of thinking that it was a proselytism. This is a mortal sin.
But there wasn't a salvation there that would save a lifetime.
If you are serious about learning, please be careful of the following points.

ask yourself
“There's no doubt that the Buddhism I learned was Buddhism, but I...
Has my heart really become more radiant, is there no hesitation, is it not controlled by anger or emotion, is humanity calm, and can it be said that wisdom and mercy are perfect?”
If you ask yourself this question, people will suddenly come up that even if they are monks, they must become a priest again.

It's a very sharp point of view, even from the title. I've been waiting for someone like that.
Our temple also doesn't have sectarian guts, so please come along genuinely for yourself.
Be sure to check this out too.
http://tosenin.e-tera.jp/inouekandourousi/inouekandourousi.html

Benio-sama

This is Kawaguchi Hidetoshi. This is a humble answer to the question.

It became a mental illness and turned to Buddhism from an awareness of “the fact that I continued to feel the pain of life,” and I think it's OK for you to take this as one of the motivations for “detachment” (a heart that hates and wants to escape this ocean of reincarnation). Regarding “eccentricity,” we are also dealing with the following questions.

http://hasunoha.jp/questions/163

http://hasunoha.jp/questions/36

As described in detail in the 36 questions above, it is hoped that after being separated from one's heart, one will further awaken the bodhisattva mind and proceed step by step with “listening, thinking, and practicing” under a certain Buddha relationship.

Also, it is said that in order to practice Buddhism, it is necessary to practice the three basic disciplines of “precepts, rules, and wisdom.” Regarding the three sciences of “precepts, rulings, and wisdom,” I have dealt with them in detail in the following question.

http://hasunoha.jp/questions/70

If you are studying Buddhism officially, it would be best to be able to search for a reliable mentor/teacher and proceed under that mentor/teacher, and I think it would be even better if you were able to receive admonition and proficiency.

However, before that, I also think it is important to first proceed with learning on your own, eliminate prejudice and discrimination as much as possible, learn Buddhism from the basics to some extent without being bound by a specific purpose, and then eventually take a bird's-eye view of the whole thing (from early Buddhism to esoteric Buddhism), and then formally advance the path of Buddhism through a definite Buddhist relationship.

First of all, among basic Buddhist studies, Toho Gakuin, which Mr. Urakami mentioned, has a really high level, but I also think it would be good for Benio, who has already progressed with his studies to some extent. Of course, there are also issues of money and time, so it may be a good idea to take courses in fields you are interested in, fields you want to consolidate, and then rely on literature after that.

What I referred to by Jusei about literature on learning Buddhism from scratch is the recommended Buddhist book section introduced below. It is classified as suitable for beginners to advanced users, and it was really helpful.

http://kongoukoji.fc2web.com/

By all means, let's continue to work hard together to learn and advance Buddhism.

Kawaguchi Hidetoshi Gassho

Benio-sama
Nice to meet you.

It is said that even though they were working full time, they suddenly couldn't work.
I think it's going to be very painful.

well,
> Isn't there a way to learn from monks regardless of denomination?
That's it.

I'm gradually learning Buddhism, and even so, the group called a sect may still be an empty and scary place.
Or maybe you want to choose a denomination that suits you from among them.

However, even in the sutras
“If you don't learn how to act, you should always rely on related laws, and get a lot of benefits by using a little bit of merit.” (“Kankei Sho” Zendo Daishi)
There is such a thing.

Why don't you go to study sessions with book authors or denominations that you've read and been moved by until now?
After all, even if you say denomination, etc., what you say differs little by little from person to person.
This is because each one has different tasks (worries and suffering), and each one has a different way of hearing.

What kind of voice did Benio hear?
Why don't you listen to that voice and start walking?
Even if the results are not what you expected, the path that our ancestors (Buddha, Honen, Shinran, Dogen, etc.) walked may resonate with Benio.

At the end of the day, I think the only way to walk in Buddhism is to visit that troubled path.

Namu Amida Buddha
Namu Amida Buddha

How are you?
I mean learning about Buddhist thought that is not bound by denomination...

First, I would like you to visit the temple and listen.
In the Jodo Shinshu sect, the shortest way to know the Dharma is hearing, and this is the most important thing ◎

From there, I think I'll be able to see how I really am.
Learning and deepening Buddhism does not lead to salvation.
The peace of mind held by the great sorrow of the Buddha and the joy of having friends who say nembutsu together support me (*^o^*)

To Benio-sama

It looks like you're going through a lot of hardships
How are you feeling after that?
Your body screamed, didn't you?

I think learning a lot is important in life.
Recently, various temples have opened places for learning.
Naturally, there are various places to learn in Toyama as well.
Please be sure to search for things you are interested in on the internet etc.
I hope you can join us. Gassho