The other day, when I consulted about the Kanbutsu Association at Hasunoha, there was an answer that getting a Dharma name is a good thing; I love Buddha so much that I sing Namu Amida Buddha every morning and every night, so I want a name that is illegal, but what should I do to get a Dharma name? Also, how much money will I need? Thank you for your answers.
That's great.
Receiving a Buddhist name means renewing one's awareness as a disciple of the Jodo Shinshu in front of Amida Nyorai and Shinran Shonin, and pledging to live a daily life saying Nembutsu.
Here is a guide to the homecoming ceremony at Hongan-ji Temple.
Please use it as a reference.
https://www.hongwanji.kyoto/visit/application.html#d03_03
Thank you for your question.
I don't know your denomination, but I think it's a good idea to get the legal name in a place that matches your denomination.
Also, since you are still young, I don't think you need to get a legal name in a hurry. (It's good to have it when you're young, though.)
It's fine even after you become an adult in the future. You don't have to overdo it with your parents and get a legal name. Parents might be worried too.
That's because it would be nice if the Buddha was cherished as before, regardless of the name of the Dharma.
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That's because the Buddha also taught me to calm down about everything, think carefully, and act accurately.
I read it.
I think it's great that you thought that.
Please try studying Buddhism from now on.
Why don't you talk to a monk at your family temple? Or I think it's okay to listen to the stories of various monks.
Among them, it's good from the heart! I think it's fine to become an apprentice of a monk who thinks, become a disciple of the Buddha, and receive a legal name.
It's a great relationship, so why don't you deepen your Buddhist studies in your own way while listening to the stories of various monks.
Getting a Dharma name isn't a goal; it's just one step in the process of learning Buddhism.
I sincerely pray to the Buddha and your ancestors that you will continue to be interested in the teachings of Buddhism, learn in your own way, and become a wonderful Buddha disciple. I'm sure the Buddha and your ancestors will be delighted too.