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In order to be able to believe in the existence of the Pure Land and Amitabha Buddha...

I think there are many monks who sincerely believe in the existence of the Pure Land. I think the concept of the Pure Land itself is centered around the Jodo religion (Jodo sect, Jodo Shinshu, etc.), but how did the priests of the Jodo religion come to believe in the existence of the Pure Land and Amitabha Buddha? I think there are many things, such as carefully reading many Buddhist scriptures or using mystical experiences as a trigger, but I would love to hear the actual experiences of the monks. I myself am learning because I want to gain peace of mind by somehow believing in the Pure Land and Amitabha Buddha, but I still have a long way to go. I'm also wondering if it's impossible to just study Buddhist scriptures. (Incidentally, through reading, I learned that in Zen Buddhism, the existence of a world after death is irrelevant.)
I would appreciate it if you could teach me.

5 Zen Responses

Even if it's from studying Buddhist scriptures

Attracted by the Buddha

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

No, I know that studying Buddhist scriptures alone is something I can fully believe in.

That's why Shakyamuni, who is completely wise, mentioned Amitabha Nyorai, who is also a Buddha and knows each other very well, and that pure land.

I know that the Shaba world is worried that there will be no Buddha (of response) for a while after the death of himself (response), and that it is not strange that many other pure lands that sentient beings in the Shaba world should rely on, the Buddha's side, are mentioned, even in view of Shakyamuni's mercy.

Kawaguchi Hidetoshi Gassho

The Mida Buddha is a spiral song that looks like nature.

Dare to start with the sentence Shinran Shonin's natural law chapter in the original text

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When we say nature, we say it comes from nature. It's not a joke on the part of the walker; it's a phrase that says shirashimuru. This is because the word zen is not a sign of the practitioner, but is close to Nyorai. When it comes to Pharuji, Shigarashimuru is called Fōji because this nyorai's unchikai naru is called Fōji. Since Fouji can be foolish, he has no influence on the part of the person who did it, and it is because of this law and so on. It all starts with a person's beginning. For this reason, the absence of righteousness is a sign of righteousness for other powers. Nature is simply a word for starting from the source. Not to mention the fortune of the Mida Buddha, and of course the walker's, Nanmu Amida Buddha and Tanasetama, and by being entangled in the past, we are waiting with nature even more for what the walker doesn't know or worry about. Like Chikai, it's like being nurtured by Mujōbutsu. The Mujo Buddha and the house are no longer in shape. Because of the lack of shape, nature is a thing of the past. When you give it a shape, there's no such thing as supreme nirvana anymore. They look out for the first time and wait with Mida Buddha for the first time. The Mida Buddha is a spiral song that looks like nature.
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Among them, Shinran Shonin said, “Mida Buddha is a spiral like nature.” In other words, you say “Amitabha Buddha is a way to let people know that nature is.”
And he says that nature is “not the fault of the walker (it's not about thinking that it's like that).” Therefore, “because the shape is wrong, nature is no longer there.” That's it.

Instead of taking “something like Amida” or “something like the Pure Land” you've grasped within yourself and asking if they have it, you may start by releasing what you've grasped.

If there is an ideal world after death or an image of Amitabha Buddha or the Pure Land as an actual savior, why is it so difficult.

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It is not a Buddhist scripture, but a collection of messages (letters) of Shinran Shonin called “Suetohan,” and it is in Shozo Suewasan.

It's difficult even if you try to believe something you can't see. It's the same for me. Amitaba-sama also knows about us like that.
That's why Amida swore, “If you keep my name in your heart by wishing for the Pure Land of Paradise, I will pick you up when my life ends” and “if someone calls my name to wish for the Pure Land of Paradise, I will pick them up when my life ends.”
You don't have to believe it.
If you wish for the Pure Land of Paradise, just keep Amida's name in mind, and they will pick you up just by calling Amida's name.
To call that name is to say Namu Amida Buddha.
All you have to do is sing Namu Amida Buddha.
Honen Shonin was also told to recite nembutsu because he could be saved just by chanting it.
That's because Amida can save everyone, regardless of age or gender, and no matter how shallow their devotion is.
Namu Amida Buddha.

If the wish is strong, I will believe

If I have strong wishes, I will imagine (contemplate) them. If you have a strong image, I believe it. That's all for my answer. If you are interested in nembutsu training, you can also join our dojo. If you have a relationship, please go ahead.

“If it does exist, I definitely want to pass away”

We don't know if the Pure Land of Paradise and Amitabha Buddha really exist, do we?
So isn't it OK to think “if it actually exists, I want to pass away”?