What are the criteria for choosing a religion or denomination?

　Thank you for your question. I am the chief priest of the Jodo Shinshu Honganji school, and I've been working for the “Shodo Shinshu” since I was little, and I've been reading the “Buddha theory Amida Sutra” since elementary school, so I took it honestly and made me a monk, but I think you know that the Jodo Shinshu sect is an ascetic practice for people to live their daily lives, and thanks to Amida Nyorai's salvation
The teaching is that when we die = we are born in the Pure Land. Other denominations practice on our own rather than listening, but it means that it is only important for us to listen to the Buddha's teachings.
I think it would be nice if it was taken to a nearby temple, church, or shrine. Gassho

I agree. If religion preaches the truth, it is probably something that cannot be opposed originally. There isn't a problem with religion; it's probably a problem of people who use religion.

Now, if any religion preaches the truth, it's the same after all, isn't it?

I understand the question. And you're right. However, in a sense, it can also be an immature question.

because

Because even though the destination we get to is the same, the path we get to is different

That's it.

They're all the same after all, right? This is a line that people who have never walked a step on the road say by looking up at the summit from the foot, and if it is someone who actually started walking down the road,

“This was the path for me”
“This road was steep for me”

It's something that gives me impressions like that.

So, it's a question of which path to choose, but after all, this probably depends largely on relationships. From the relationships I've received myself, “is this it?” There is probably no choice but to try walking from the path you feel like. If you don't walk, you won't know if that path is right for you.

“My parents were in the ○○ religion, so myself”

At first glance, this way of being seems unreliable, but if you actually follow your parents and walk yourself, and if that path suits you, there's no problem. There may have been other more suitable paths, but if there is a fact that the person is being saved by that path, then that is enough.

If I could walk, others could walk too

It's a fact.

Other people were able to walk, so I'm sure I can walk too

It's just an imagination. The fact that I was able to walk gives me peace of mind that salvation for all is here.

In that sense, I respect other religions because if that person is really being saved, there is no problem with that at all. At the same time, mine is not being denied either.

Hello.

I was born in a temple, so I was born in the Soto sect of Buddhism, so I couldn't choose it, but as a result, I'm glad it was the Soto sect of Buddhism.

If so, which denomination of which religion is still good? If you're at a loss, why don't you take a close look at what the religious people of that religion or sect do, and what kind of way of life do those who believe in it live. Not from the side of war, but from the side of faith. From among them, I think it's a good idea to choose a religion that says “this way of life is good.”

Also, in order to get to know Buddhism well, I think it's a good idea to read the Buddha's biography first. If you read the Buddha's biography, I think you can understand what Buddhism teaches.

Nice to meet you. My name is Kameyama Junshi.
If there was a standard for deciding religion, it would be an extremely personal standard. I'll talk about that from my own “difference between religion and science.”
Things preached in religion are called “teaching.” On the other hand, laws and theories revealed in science are not called “teaching.” For example, even though the “law of good fortune” that Buddha taught is the Buddha's “teaching,” the “law of universal gravitation” discovered by Newton is not called Newton's “teaching.”
I think this is because religion is related to the question “how will I live my life?” The answer to the question “how to live” defines “the value of life.” That is a question that is being asked of each of us. Someone unilaterally said, “You should live like this.” It is not shown. This is because “value” is something that each person finds. In other words, “teaching” is an answer to a question that cannot be established without “me.”
On the other hand, science does not show “how I will live.” This is because science cannot define the value of life. Science is simply investigating what is objectively there.
Therefore, I believe that asking myself “how will I live” becomes a “standard” for choosing a religion. Also, if the standard for choosing a religion is an extremely personal standard of “how I will live,” a position will arise where people who believe in other denominations or religions must be respected.
These are my answers. I hope it helps me when thinking about religion.

I recommend this book to those of you.
The Buddha's words are written on it.
“Buddha's Words of Truth/Inspirational Words”
Iwanami Bunko, translated by Nakamura Hajime
If you read this, I think you can feel the way of thinking and personality of the human Buddha.
The Buddha said to his disciples.
“Live your life depending on yourself.
Live by relying on law (truth, reason).”
Preparing ourselves by ourselves, and living according to our own arranged thoughts, is the Buddha's teaching, the Buddha's teaching, in other words, Buddhism.
We never blindly believe in anything.
However, it doesn't make a fool of people of other religions or denominations, and values the feeling of respect; that is also Buddhism. The Buddha never made a fool of the Brahmin religion. Rather, while respecting them, they also explained their own laws to followers of the Brahmin religion.
By the way, I think the reason why I am a Buddhist or Jodo sect is due to a connection. I think it was an opportunity to learn the doctrines of the Jodo sect.
Also, I think this is because there was some doctrine of the Jodo sect that I think is definitely true.
You'd better live according to your ideas. You should use Buddhism etc. as a reference for your thoughts and way of life. You don't have to believe blindly.
If you want to listen to any Buddhist opinions, please ask Hasunoha anything.

Interpret and understand with your head,
And when I try to choose,
As if it were so far away
I think so.
Such a thing
Don't think about it,
Just recite nembutsu,
Just recite the title,
Just say, chant the honjo,
just sit,
That's all there is to it.

not delusional,
not delusional,
As it is,
Nobe's dandelions like that
It's adorable, isn't it?

Namu Amida Buddha
Namu Amida Buddha
Namu Amida Buddha

I didn't choose Nembutsu,
From Amida-sama
The faith we have received and
I know it.
That is,
It's like sunlight.

Thank you for your hard work

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

Anyway, since Buddhism also has a huge number of teachings, I think it is necessary to go as broad and shallow as possible along with common basic teachings (the Four Dharma Signs, the Four Sacred Signs, Sky, Lucky, etc.).

Over time, I want to delve deeper into this place, and I also think from my own experience that it is important to proceed while being confident while also undergoing critical and rational verification.

Religion is also related. As Buddhism also says “sentient beings without relationships are difficult to overcome,” “relationships” are important.

I hope you also have good religious relationships.

The following humble remarks are for reference only.

“On the significance of funerals and memorial services”
http://blog.goo.ne.jp/hidetoshi-k/e/d2c3793b56451efdff407f7090851dc1

Kawaguchi Hidetoshi Gassho