I've also done things that aren't good even if they aren't major misdeeds. Is it permissible for such a person to go before the Buddha, talk about all his bad deeds up until now, repent, and pray in front of the Buddha?
I've come to think that bad behavior that I think would be good isn't good, no matter how small it is if I think about it now. Is it permissible to go in front of the Buddha?
You can confess your sins anonymously here.
Also, please reflect and swear not to repeat the same thing.
Also, even if it's not here, you can confess in front of the Buddhist altar, reflect, and swear.
That's because the Buddha is always watching.
Rikujizo is a symbol of the Buddhist spirit that says that heaven, humans, Shura, beast, ghost, hell... any person in any world is welcome. Please don't hesitate to come to Buddha's place, Jizo's place, temple, or Hasunoha.
Prayer is something everyone can do equally.
There may be various misdeeds, but it is important to be aware of them.
Even if it was an evil act before, the next time, you should do good deeds.
Good deeds lead to good results. So, it's probably going to improve.
Being able to pray honestly in front of the Buddha. That's a good thing.
When I say that, it's not like I can honestly pray in front of the Buddha every time.
It's hard to be truly grateful if your mind isn't honest and stable. I still don't have enough training.
Buddhism (the path that Buddhists aim for) has a goal called enlightenment (ultimate peace).
But the game is not over.
You're allowed to start over and over until you reach the goal.
The Buddha's heart is a heart of great mercy.
The spirit of Buddhism is a heart of mercy that does not abandon any villain or sinner.
Note, in the case of the Jodo sect, they confess their sins by saying “Namu Amida Butsu (Namu Amida Butsu)” and nembutsu.
I've heard (read in literature) that those who constantly practice nembutsu are people who always repent.
(clapping hands, ten thoughts)
Namu Amidabu Namu Amidabu
Namu Amidabu Namu Amidabu
Namu Amidabu Namu Amidabu
Namu Amidabu Namu Amidabu
Namuami dabutsu
Namu Ami daboo.
“Are we allowed to go before the Buddha?”
yes? what are you saying? (lol)
[Buddhism] is the very truth that has been consistent since the beginning of time.
[Buddhism] is for people like you and me who make mistakes.
Nothing that can be forgiven,
Amida has been waiting for you to come here since the beginning.
The Buddha is encouraging you to go from the beginning.
It doesn't matter if you're a good person or a bad person right now.
Don't worry too much, just leave it to the Buddha.
Now, let's aim for [Higan] with us!
Namu Amitabha
Swallowtail
This is Kawaguchi Hidetoshi. This is my humble answer to the question.
Prayers are usually included in the seven branches, and they are prayers within “worship, memorial services, repentance, exhortation, prayer, conversion.”
Repentance is also included in these seven branches.
The content is
First, they honor and worship the Buddha to show devotion.
Next, make a memorial service by offering something that actually exists (incense, lights, water, food, etc.) or something that you would like to offer to your heart to the Buddha.
Then, express repentance to the Buddha by repenting about your bad behavior.
Also, I am sincerely delighted with the Buddha's precious teaching of Buddhism and its practice.
Next, it's a prayer, but the original meaning of praying is praying that the Buddha “may the precious teachings of Buddhism continue for a long time.”
At the end, they turn around so that all sentient beings will eventually be saved and come to enlightenment due to this merit.
If you don't mind, I think it would be a good idea to be able to officially arrange for the seven branches described above.
Kawaguchi Hidetoshi Gassho