What is an ideal society for monks

A world where everyone can resolve their own suffering, and there is no need for a guide.

It is a world where “Bosatsu,” which acts as a bridge to the shore of enlightenment, fulfills that role and becomes a “Buddha,” and the expression of “King Myō,” who had a stern face in the role of protecting Buddhism, also relaxes.

I want to see the laughing face of “Fudo Myoo.”

　It would be nice to have a society where each and every one of us feels satisfied with our current situation.

In any society, there are always people who are dissatisfied with it, and on the other hand, there are also people who live happily in any environment. What's important is that no matter what kind of society or system it is, I think it's important how comfortable and happy you feel, and how you live well with the people around you.
Instead of blaming society or systems for things that aren't going well, I think it's about thinking and implementing things for ourselves in the circumstances we have just been given.

Of course, it's a world where all hell, hungry ghosts, and beasts have been solved.

This is not only my personal opinion, but also the ideal of Mahayana Buddhism as a whole, and I think it is an eternal challenge.

Even if an ideal society that is completely invincible is realized, neither I nor you will grow old, get sick, or die. Other than these universal principles, nothing remains unchanged.

That is the root cause of suffering.

The main target of Buddhism is not society, but me and you.

“Tenka Wajun, Tengewa Jun, Sun Moon, Seimei, Sun, Moon, Rain, Eifuji Disaster, Reifuki Kuni, Toyomin, Yasukubu, Minami, Yasukubu, Hyogamu, Yu, Sutoku, Okujin, Shukunin, Mu, Reijo, Shuraijo.” This is a verse from the sutra called “Muryojukyo.” It seems to mean that the country is peaceful, the sun and moon are clearly and brightly illuminated, wind and rain do not occur, disasters and epidemics do not occur, the country is rich and people spend their time peacefully, there are no disputes using soldiers or weapons, people worship virtue, respect people, and strive to cultivate a path of courtesy and humility.

I want everyone, no matter what kind of person they are, to live a happy life. I hope there won't be even a single unhappy person. Isn't this the ultimate desire of Mahayana Buddhism?

Hello Tomoya.

The society that monks aim for is probably a world of paradise, as written in sutras.
However, the Shaba world we live in is quite difficult. Even if all humans become Buddhas, natural disasters will not go away.

What is important is that I think there is an ideal that we monks aim for when moving towards a paradise society. A community where people live together and confront difficulties. I think there is an ideal society there. Gassho