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About receiving the commandments during life

I'm thinking about taking the commandments during my lifetime.

It doesn't mean that you'll deepen your learning of Buddhism just because you haven't received it again, and I don't think that you haven't learned it properly, but even under such circumstances, does taking the precepts or not, change anything for me?

The other day, I applied to take the precepts during my lifetime. However, now, I was a little hesitant because of something, and I wanted to ask the monks their opinions, so I asked this question.

I was invited to an activity (because I'm busy with work and want to focus on myself right now,” by an acquaintance at home who has already received the precepts in the same denomination), and when I declined, “because I'm busy with work and I want to focus on myself now,” I was told that it meant “I don't have much enthusiasm,” “I have a narrow field of vision,” and “being busy is just an excuse.”

I can't write about the situation at that time in detail, but I keep hearing such words all the time while I'm in a situation where I can't move my body, such as being in the middle of getting my hair cut at a beauty salon, and I'm a little traumatized.

That person has a close relationship with the chief priest who wants me to give him the commandment name, and he is the most self-recognized disciple. As long as you are involved in that temple, you will also be slightly involved with that person.

That person is a relationship between the owner of the store and the customer (I am the customer), and after talking about what they intend to receive the admonition, that person's attitude towards me changes, and every time we meet, they tell their apprentices tips for a long time.

There's a lot of content that makes me twist my neck a little bit. People don't understand the meaning of my words, and they are often denied by taking only superficial expressions.
If you say “I've always read Buddhist books and learned in my own way,” they say “Buddhism is not something you learn, it's something you practice,” and if you say “I want to use Buddhism as the foundation of my heart from now on,” they say “Buddhism is something you can rely on.” If you just take that, I think that's true, but...

There are no other temples I know, and I thought this would be the chief priest if I were to take the precepts. However, considering that there are people like this around me, I don't know if getting deeply involved is the right thing to do, and the question arises whether it is necessary to even take the precepts in the first place.
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5 Zen Responses

Keep it simple

There seem to be various problems and concerns, but the first question is whether or not to take the admonition, so let's keep it simple.

If you've learned it, you know the details of the commandments you'll receive and keep, right?
If you want to be someone who lives by protecting them, I think you can accept them; if not, I think you don't have to accept them.
The way of thinking about precepts depends on the denomination, but basically, the three teachings of precepts, and wisdom are something that any Buddhist can learn and practice, and the precepts are the foundation for them.

Note, I am a member of the Jodo Shinshu sect, but I don't receive the precepts in the Jodo Shinshu sect. So it's about how you want to walk your Buddhism.

Nice to meet you. It is said that they are thinking about receiving the commandments.
I feel that it is a precious thing to keep in mind.

I feel like I have a lot of them myself, but when I study Buddhism, I sometimes think I'm a high-ranking person.

They use all matters of human sorrow to fulfill their own thoughts.

Religion is no exception; rather, it is a powerful tool.
There is a stubborn ego where salvation is to become a strong and useful person.

There is a chief priest who is a famous Buddhist scholar. When a disciple is in trouble and goes to consult, they will answer anything.
If you tell the chief priest that you are in trouble because of this, they will answer that it is your trouble.

When it comes to what I want to say, this chief priest seems to be listening to what is being said, and he is not listening at all.

I am taught that studying Buddhism is about opening relationships with people.
Opening up here means opening up while sometimes fighting or hating.

It is precious to seek directions, but if you walk fast, you will fall. I feel like I want them to walk slowly.

Let's talk directly with the chief priest

I read it.
It's so wonderful to learn Buddhism and be given the commandments.
Also, if you are receiving a gift from that chief priest due to a Buddhist connection, please speak clearly about your feelings to the chief priest beforehand. Also, why don't you get an explanation about the commandments from the chief priest.
If you are satisfied with that, then there is no problem if you want the chief priest to give you the commandments.
Since the chief priest is your mentor and you become your apprentice, it's not a matter of what people around you say.
Please don't be swayed by people around you and be taught directly by the chief priest.

I sincerely support that you will continue to receive the teachings of Buddhism and continue to work hard as a Buddhist.

To receive a kakana or dharma name is devotion to the Three Treasures.

It's a pretty troubling situation
I know it's heartbreaking.

What does it mean to receive a kakana or dharma name
It means devotion to the three treasures of Buddha, Buddhism, and the Sangha.
One of them is “Sangha (accompanying Buddhism)”
I'm worried.
It seems like it's going to be bothersome later
If you're worried about that
If you can still turn back
Why don't you take a break.

Motivation improves when you take the commandments
It's true that I can work harder
You can also continue studying the way you are
It's not bad at all.

“Commandments and Admonition”

There is a “precepts” that those who follow Buddhism and learn and do should abide by it.
The name given to those who have received this commandment as a Buddhist disciple... “the name of the person who received the precepts” is continued and called “the name of the commandment.”
(There are also sects called “law names” and “dharma names” that do not take the precepts)

Also, those who decide to break worldly favors and convert to Buddhism receive the precepts, so they are called “admonition.”
On the other hand, when the person himself has passed away and is in a state where they are unable to make up their mind (initiation), imparting precepts according to manners and making them Buddha disciples, is “imposition.”
Those who make up their mind voluntarily come to receive the commandment, so they “receive the precepts,” and since they give the commandment to those who cannot make up their mind, they “administer”...
I recognize them by distinguishing them in this way.

Now, judging based on the above, “taking the precepts” presupposes “that the person himself has made up his mind,” so it's not impossible to say that “being enthusiastic” or “willing to participate in study sessions and classes”... is reasonably appropriate.

However, in reality, there are not only people who are prepared to “break off worldly favors...” like the original “monk,” or those who can clear time requirements.

The ideal is to become a master and monk and practice Buddhism, but that doesn't mean you can't learn and practice Buddhism without going through separate manners.

Some have a status of “Receiving the Order Before You Live” (?) There are also people who misunderstand it, and there are also people who are satisfied with “receiving the commandment.”

How do you get involved with the Buddha's teachings?
I would like you to think about it regardless of whether you accept or not accept manners...

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postscript

Is there a risk that the interpretation will be smug? isn't there one? I think...
It is said that “seeking the right teacher” is important in order for you to check if there is any difference between the teacher's opinion and your own interpretation.

Furthermore, the Buddha's master, who is the trigger for the Buddhist relationship, is a special teacher called a “giver” (?) However, it is said that it doesn't matter how many mentors and ancestors you learn by being called “fellow scholars.”

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Add again

There is no such thing as an exchange between a master and a disciple, so there is no problem even if you have a one-sided relationship with your master and apprentice.
Even after becoming a master, I think it's basically okay to take the teachings of other masters as long as they don't go against the teachings of the master and monk.
well... it depends on the master's and monk's judgment...