About the first pilgrimage at a shrine

I'm sorry it's not Buddhism.
I went on my first visit this morning. It's a small shrine, but there was a line.
I think it's a little over 30 seconds by singing three times, then two beats, and reciting the name of the address... and 1 bow... I think it's a little over 30 seconds, but I was yelled at in a loud voice by those who lined up, “It's late.”
My son, a college student I went with, left the venue a few seconds earlier than me, and apparently didn't know he was yelled at, but he said, “Well, they were lined up behind me!”
Was I insane?
Every year, we join hands on our first pilgrimage, at travel destinations, and at shrines we stopped by near my son's school.
Sometimes I feel like the one ahead is so long and until when, but I wait without saying anything.
Also, no one in the back said anything.
After 2 or 3 minutes or more (there are people like that sometimes), I can understand standing in line and getting scolded, but I wanted to go to the traditional way at the shrine, so I don't feel well since the new year, but what should I think about it?

4 Zen Responses

Become aware of your own afflictions

The anguish of pride causes trouble and suffering.
We all have the feeling that we don't want to be criticized by others and that we don't want to be criticized by others.
It's also a source of pride.
Along with the worry of pride, the anguish of anger can also be activated.
“Greed, anger, laziness, and pride are afflictions. Worry causes trouble and suffering.”
Be aware of this on a daily basis.
I'm worried about being criticized by others because I'm worried about pride.
Try to look at your own emotions and thought movements from a third party perspective, saying, “I'm worried about this because of my worries.”
I'm sure this will be a good year.

The New Year's greetings were politely given, so it's okay ◎

That was Hatsumode, which had an indescribable aftertaste.
I don't know the manners at the shrine, but crowds and processions irritate people.

They lined up all the time in the cold and in the crowds, getting more and more frustrated, and when you were coming, it probably felt like being sharpened and hit in the back.
(In terms of timing, there is also a possibility that it was the same even if different people came)

I haven't yelled at anything since New Year's
in front of God.
he's a rude person, isn't he?

The New Year's greetings were politely given, so it's okay ◎
Let's cherish the feeling you faced each other ◎

I'm happy to be on my first pilgrimage with my son ~
You're a good kid ~ ('`*)

New Year's greetings.

Whether it's early or late
It's subjective.
Hit Kashiwate
Should I leave as soon as possible
You should say hello firmly
It's a troubling point, isn't it?
But from behind
It's late! I mean,
It's against the rules in front of God.
In a sacred place of prayer,
That too is 10 minutes or something
If you've been made to wait
Not yet.
I don't think it's a problem at all.
However,
That's because it's uncomfortable to be told.
I quickly avoid it.
I avoid it and pray.
If this is the case, you won't be complaining.
How to not feel bad next time
You can avoid it by your side
I think so.

Especially, God
That's because everything is foreseeable.

PostScript

It's not bad luck either,
The marriage is also strong
I have received it.
To your earnest prayers,
The devil in heaven makes yakimochi
I think they baked it (laughs)
It's fine.

I was able to exorcise evil.
Congrats!
This is going to be a good year.
May your blessings be upon you.

It seems that there is no custom of reciting addresses or names at shrines

Hello.
You felt bad early in the new year.

In Buddhism, it is important to be compassionate (colleague) to give (give) to the other person.
It would be nice if I could think of the person behind me and make myself feel that my own prayers are important, but I want to hand over to the next one as soon as possible.

Now, when I got confirmation from the chief priest (priest) of the shrine, they said that the official manners are “two rejoices, two claps, and one bow,” and they have never heard the custom of calling their address or name.

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