I want you to say that my interpretation of the Jodo Shinshu is wrong

One doubt is stuck in my head like an obsession, and I can't really listen to Amitabha Buddha's original wish.
It says, “Those who decide their devotion according to 18 wishes will be saved, but those who have decided their devotion will have their roots fulfilled.”
It may be ridiculous, but what I decided to give to the 41st wish is written in a book that says Moroken is successful, and the moment I saw it, I was shocked that Morogen might not be able to save me
As a result of reading various books, this is a wish for the Bodhisattva who lived for the first time, or a wish to bring in the Bodhisattva of Seidomon, and since it is written as a Buddhist temple (pure land) in other translations, I was convinced with my head that it had nothing to do with the Shaba world, and I can see that that is a proper understanding, but “I may not be saved if I am weak” is constantly swirling around in one corner of my head
Even though I myself think this doubt is a completely wrong understanding of the doctrine...
“Those whose devotion has been determined by the Eighteen Wishes will be saved.” “Those whose devotion has been determined are those whose devotion has been determined are those that have no devotion have not determined their devotion.” “Therefore, those that do not have the five roots will not be saved.”
I want you to say that my false doubt is wrong.
I've posted a similar post before, and I want an expert monk to say, “That's wrong.” Sorry for being selfish
I'm sick of myself making strange interpretations on my own...
Is this kind of thing called “self-reliance”
I want to quickly gain strength on my own

3 Zen Responses

If you insist too much, you won't be able to see the Buddha's mercy.

Hello Nochi-san.

If you think it's a mistake yourself, that's an important part of your current rational feelings.
Humans are creatures obsessed with emotions. That's why we need reason. There are times when we act rationally even if we are not satisfied with our emotions. Whether it's a way of life or a way of faith, it's about expanding one's own mental capacity by first listening to people's stories.

Please go to the temple and have a face-to-face conversation. I think they will accept your thoughts that cannot be understood by the internet alone. Gassho

The Parable of the Poison Arrow

First, I would like to give advice on the assumption that you are not a scholar.

For example, let's say you've been shot by a poisonous arrow.
You must remove the arrow as soon as possible, apply detoxification treatment, and treat the wound.

However, if you were to say, “What kind of status is the person who shot the arrow, what name, what surname is he, tall, short, or medium, what color is his skin, where does he live, what kind of bow, what kind of strings are made of, what kind of material is the arrow, and which bird feathers are attached to it, and you won't pull out this arrow until you know it,” what will happen to your outcome? It's impossible to even think about it.

The 18th wish, the 41st wish... you don't have to know every one of those things.
Isn't it possible for Amida to directly chant “Namu Amida Buddha,” a name with only six characters, that is, “Namu Amida Buddha,” that is, “Namu Amida Buddha,” for the sake of helping you, who is a sentient being profoundly sinful, and extremely troubled, by crushing, kneading, folding, wrapping, and packing it so that you can hold it so deep and warm?

It is us ordinary people who think like that.

even if you don't realize it's wrong
Even if you are aware that it's wrong
That doesn't matter at all.

We are the ones who aren't convinced without some logic.
It's unavoidable that we can't think correctly.
Even if the monk says “it's wrong”
You really don't trust me, do you?

Self-strength won't wither away.
You have to do your best
Other forces are at work.

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