hasunoha

I'm afraid of dying

I'm afraid of dying.

If I die and become nothing (since I think the mind is a product of the brain's electrical signals), I'm at a loss as to what it was until now and what “I” was.
I don't want to die no matter what, even if I know it's impossible

Even though I want to do my best in the present, my head is spinning round and round, and I'm suffering from symptoms such as not being able to concentrate, not being able to gain strength, feeling hungry, and having trouble falling asleep.

I'm in a bit of a panic and I don't know what to do anymore.

What should I do?

4 Zen Responses

I hope you listen to all kinds of opinions.

It's easy when you die and become nothing.
But if that's not the case, what do you think?

How you live now is important, and isn't there anything you don't need to think about after you've passed away (your body has disappeared)?
The existence of the “I” mentioned by Gon-san may or may not remain, and I think it is unavoidable to worry now. That's because Gon-san is said to be nothing when he dies.

But I think it's okay to have various opinions, so I don't think I'll die and become nothing.
That's why I live when I have that kind of way of life.

How do you view death as your own way of life

Good evening. My name is Kameyama Junshi.
I don't think the world after death can be scientifically elucidated. There are stories of reincarnation in the world, but no one knows if everyone has been reborn. There have also been many reports of near-death experiences, but as the alphabet suggests, a near-death experience is an experience of facing death, not death itself. Therefore, I think it would be difficult to scientifically elucidate it. However, even if the time comes to be scientifically clarified, how we should die is not something that can be solved by science. This is just as religion and philosophy are responsible for how we live in this world now, and not science. Therefore, in the field of religion and philosophy of “how we should live,” “how to capture death” is probably important. For reference, I'll briefly write my own perspective.

There is a great function in this world that saves me, and in Buddhism, they are called Buddha. The Buddha's work is not limited to this world alone. That work extends to the rest of the world. Therefore, I think it is possible to be with the Buddha even in the afterlife.

These are my answers. I hope it helps even a little bit.

It's uneasy isn't it

 Thank you for your question. After all, death is something that even monks cannot avoid. Rather than thinking about death, I think your mind will change if you live your life thinking about even a little useful things while you are alive. I think it would be a good idea to visit a temple and listen to the story.
Gassho

Does it become nothing if you die

I read your question.

Death comes equally to everyone, but it's still scary...

Well, in terms of Buddhism, even if you die, you don't become nothing.
The human-shaped vessel I had received would naturally not return, but my soul would not disappear.
If you did it in human form, you will receive a new life in the next world.

The basic idea of Buddhism is that there is a past life (previous life), and this life (current life) exists because of it, and the next life (next life) is determined by the actions of this world.

Therefore, in order to receive a good life in the next life, we must work hard now.
Conversely, if you can't do anything now, it's not hard to imagine what kind of life you will receive in the next life.

First, instead of being unconditionally afraid of death, wouldn't it be okay to think carefully about what death means and what happens when you die?

Furthermore, I would like to say it from a public perspective.
I think it is the intention of those left behind that give meaning to those who have died.
If the person left behind thinks “that person was wonderful,” that person's life probably had a lot of meaning.

When it dies, it loses its shape. However, it remains as an intangible thing.

Even if you think about it from that point of view, if you can't do anything because you're afraid of dying, those left behind may not remember Gon-san.

I believe that the people who have worked hard now will remain in the memories of many people.

Don't be afraid of death, face it positively.
And on top of that, I believe that if I can find out what to do now, Gon-san's life will definitely shine brightly!