Ma-sama
The Buddha certainly passed away, and his appearance as an incarnation (incarnation, body appearing in a form similar to ours) was not only that, but the body of the Buddha and the Buddha is not only that, but also the appearance of the truth as a dharma body.
Of course, we ordinary people can't see the shape of that corporation, and we are unable to receive direct teaching, but the power (blessing) of the teachings left by the Buddha from that corporation still exists in the Shaba world.
Of course, that power gradually declines, and it is said that our world is getting worse, but somehow the power of blessings still remains, and Miroku Bosatsu becomes a nyorai, and it seems that it will somehow continue until Miroku Bosatsu becomes a descendant in this shawa world.
Monks work to protect the law by relying on the blessing power of their teachings and the power of truth (wisdom and good fortune left by the Buddha). (Of course, modern monks are seriously aware that there are many things they cannot bear, but it is also true that there are people who cleanly and solemnly observe the precepts as monks and strive to protect the law)
Monks are simply practitioners of Buddhism, and they are not in a position to be taught in a bossy manner, but I think there is something they can give just a little bit of advice about Buddhism.
Even if advice can be given, it is not something that can be done very well, such as attaining Buddha, becoming a Buddha or Buddha. That would be correct.
However, this is not limited to monk customs, and it can be said to each person, and the reason they become Buddha is simply because they rely on Buddhism and depend on their own efforts. My name is “Hodomyo・Jitomyo.”
Also, it's not like “believing in someone can attain Buddhism.” This is because in order to attain Buddhahood, it is necessary to amicably accumulate the two resources of wisdom and blessings without excess or deficiency according to a certain Bodhisattva mind.
To that end, a monk may be able to give advice as someone who is walking a little ahead.
I can't go into detail about kaima and pagoda due to character restrictions, but if you know their original meaning, I think you can understand that they are not originally subject to money transfers. Of course it's different now, but...
Kawaguchi Hidetoshi Gassho