Shakyamuni's words and actions

I have octopuses in my ears, and they really have a fighting temperament.

Certainly, the Buddha made a will that “monks should not be involved in memorial services for remains.”
But at the same time, “wrap the body in cloth or cotton 1500 times, put it in a double iron tank filled with oil, put it on a pile of firewood mixed with fragrant wood, and cremate it, like the funeral of King Zenrin (the legendary king).” “Build a stupa (stupa/tomb) in Yotsuji where the highways intersect and pay for it.” The Buddha himself instructed it (Nirvana Sutra from the Southern Legend).

However, all of these have been cut due to the freedom of not reporting. Criticism for criticism's sake. Whether they patchwork the story or make it up, people who say loud critical things are popular. So I said, “You should get rid of all the books you own right now.” This also means that everything “looks distorted” if you don't let go of your preconceptions. Not everything the academics say is true. I'm not necessarily studying Buddhism in order to accurately understand it.
※I don't know Mr. Tachikawa

Actually, it means that monks are not involved in “work” such as cremation. There is a clear division between what each contractor is responsible for at current Buddhist funerals and what monks are responsible for. The essence of funerals performed by monks is not worship of remains, but admonition. I can't write more than the number of characters, but it's well-made.
Even overseas, monks are free not to report on funerals or memorial services.
http://www7a.biglobe.ne.jp/~zen9you/pada/syokus.htm

＞A place where you can just preach at Gion Seisha

In an age where there was no internet, printing, or trains, was this kind of argument really written in the book? This criticism is too unconstructive. Even at the time of the Buddha, there were multiple shrines, and they were rather for a peaceful place to live. It is better to return a bachelor's degree, let alone a doctorate degree.

Incidentally, the temples of the Southern Legend line are so gorgeous that they are incomparable to the Hokuden.
https://wondertrip.jp/asia/89374.html
The impression is manipulated with the wrong yardstick, saying “Buddhism smells bad when it's gold.”

Let me be clear. This kind of criticism has not reached the point of discussion. It must not be poisoned. Since it was an age where the highest-ranking scholars at the highest academic institutions would shamelessly develop this kind of thing, Japan became a difficult world full of monster complaints.

I read your question.
What mentions Shakyamuni's funeral is the Great Parinippana Sutra, but as you say, it has long been understood that “monks” were prohibited from being involved in funerals. However, in recent years, it has been pointed out one after another that it may not have been prohibited for monks to be involved in funerals.
First of all, the disciple you are referring to is Ananda, and I think the ban was against “individual Ananda.” Ananda is a person in the middle of training who has not reached Arakhan, and this also became a problem during the first gathering.
Next, Shakyamuni's involvement in the funeral, which is the decisive event leading up to undue nirvana, promises great merit. Therefore, it is a theory that Shakyamuni was concerned about trying to pass on merits to lay believers rather than monks due to Fukuda ideology.
Of course, the fact that a monk is involved in a funeral is a different story than leading it.

To be honest, I've always felt uncomfortable with your question. I'm concerned about Shakyamuni's words and actions, so at first I thought he had ideas close to fundamentalism, but in the case of fundamentalism, the Mahayana sutras are not used to prove sutras. The reason is as I mentioned in my previous answer. Also, it seems that recent research has not been followed up.
Inside of you, “This is how Buddhism should be. This is how it should be.” I feel like there is a stereotype. Aren't you unknowingly studying Buddhist scriptures and books to reinforce and affirm your own notions?
I don't think such a way to learn is unnecessary.

appending
Of course, there is no doubt that Buddhism is a religion that aims for liberation from reincarnation.
However, it is impossible to know whether reincarnation is true or not without being born in a country of common sense, or whether they join Shika Yikou and gain a destiny connoisseur.
People born in countries that are thought to be “only once in life,” like Japan, are told by people that “reincarnation is true.” I was told, “Yes. I believe it.” It's not going to happen. That requires dramatic experiences that lead to belief.
Certainly, I think the benefits of believing in reincarnation are as mentioned in “The Effects of Reincarnation” in the first review of Mr. Niall's blog.
However, whether you believe in reincarnation or not, it is certain that you will be freed when you have unrequited nirvana. So, although Buddhism allows reincarnation, I don't think it's immediately a central doctrine.

Kisui-sama

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

The “Tibetan Book of the Dead” is probably by the Ningma faction.

If possible, I think the “light that clearly clarifies the basic three-body structure” by Master Yanchen Garo of the Gelk school would be better.

Dr. Koichi Hiraoka's translation is out of Gakken Bunko, so I hope you can use that as a reference.

As for Shakyamuni's funeral, after all, he was a great monk, so I think it may have been due to the expression of the feelings of his disciples and followers.

I'm saying that at the funeral, it would be good if the body was enshrined in a quiet place for only 3 days, and that solemnity was unnecessary with just a coffin, and that it would be nice if they could go back and forth to volume 1 of the Heart Sutra or Daibejou volume, then cremate the rest, and bury it anywhere. (The funeral is completely unnecessary since he has already received the supreme yoga tantra from His Holiness the Dalai Lama as a funeral during his lifetime.)

However, it is up to others to decide what they actually do. Jusei himself thinks his funeral is no longer necessary.

Comparing him to Shakyamuni is absurd because he has so much fear, but I think he left the funeral and the handling of the stupa (tomb), well, to his disciples and believers.

Kawaguchi Hidetoshi Gassho

Regarding the merits of stupa worship (worshiping a monument containing the remains of a great person) described in the Great Pallinivana Sutra, I remember that worshiping a stupa clears the mind of those who worshipped it.
I would like to express my understanding of this.
When we worship Stupa, a great person to look up to, people remember the personalities of great people who have passed away.
By worshiping while remembering great people who should be followed, worshipers feel like they are following great personalities.
If a great person is a Buddhist, it will also lead to becoming close to Buddhism.
There is a possibility that it will also develop into encouragement for learning and practicing Buddhism.
In other words, I think you can become close to Buddhism by worshiping the Buddhist Stupa.
Even at common modern funerals, in formal terms, people who have died are Buddhist disciples (members of great people).
In Japanese, the dead are even called “hoke.”
You can visit monuments to great Buddhists and become close to Buddhism. (in theory)