An easy way to identify denominations

('omega') It's not disrespectful to ask about the denomination, and most people probably don't understand, so I think it's fine to just ask “Excuse me, but which denomination are you?”
In the Soto sect, the principal image of Namu Shakyamuni Buddha is the Buddha on the right, towards Dogen Zenji, and on the left is Eizan Zenji.
I think it can be judged to some extent by the principal image and hanging scrolls.
Just for your reference.
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The principal image of the Jodo Shinshu Honganji school is Amida Nyorai, who stood there.
There is a picture statue and a wooden statue.
Normally, facing the principal image, the picture of Shinran Shonin is on the right and Rennyo Shonin is on the left.
Even in the Shinshu sect, the name “Namu Amida Buddha” is the principal image of the Otani school,
The one on the right is “Return to Life: Ten Way Mujiao Light Nyorai,” and on the left is “Namu Mysterious Light Nyorai.”

When grouped together as a denomination, there are many, and even each faction is different, so
Broadly speaking, why don't you distinguish them from the Pure Land system, Zen system, Esoteric Buddhism system, Nichiren sect, etc.
The principal image of the Pure Earth system is always Amida Nyorai.

However, not everyone is necessarily decorating in line with their denomination.
I think it's best to ask if possible.

When it comes to jobs that care about denominations..., I think of relationships with funeral homes, Buddhist altar shops, and cemeteries, but what do you think? I think each one is equipped with a manual, but that's not the case, is it?

When it comes to “nembutsu,” it's usually Namu Amida Buddha, the Jodo sect, the Jodo Shinshu (Jido sect).
The Namu Myōhō Renge Kyō is called the “subject.” Nichiren sect, isn't it?
Other people have also written Esoteric Buddhism (Shingon sect, Tendai sect), Zen Buddhism (Soto sect, Rinzai sect, Obaku sect), and others (Sanron sect, Nara Buddhism such as the Hosso sect, Kegon sect, and primitive Buddhism, etc.). You can tell right away by Okesayago's principal image. Also, those with hair usually belong to the Jodo Shinshu sect.

I'm sorry if I misunderstood the following.

If people under the age of children are at a funeral home or in an occupation related to funerals, I don't want them to be stereotyped into a denomination, saying, “Your house is in the ○○ sect, isn't it?” For most people, I think the division of who died and how they feel after passing away is far more important than the category of the ○○ sect and the △△ sect over there (in the first place, you can't fit into a fixed pattern, but I think it's somewhat unavoidable in order to proceed with the conversation in a short time with someone you've met for the first time).

Children under
Nice to meet you, my name is Tetsuya Urakami from Nagomi-an.

Japanese Buddhism is divided into small sects, which is a bit confusing, isn't it?
Even though it was originally called Shaka, it is very subdivided, and there are various manners depending on the sect and school.
For example, children under the age of a child say “if they were chanting nembutsu...”, but in the case of nembutsu (Namu Amida Buddha), “praise” is often used, and “chant” is often used in the case of the title (Nanmu Myōhō Renge Sutra).

Well, I'm a monk of the “Takada School” within the Shinshu (Jodo Shinshu) sect.
There are about 20,000 temples of the Jodo Shinshu sect all over the country, but the Honganji school (Onishi) has about 10,000 temples and the Otani school (east) occupies the majority, with about 9,000 temples, and 8 schools are crowded out of the remaining 1000 temples.

The head temple of the Takada school is in Mie prefecture, so many people know the Takada school in Mie and neighboring Aichi, but in the Kanto region, there are cases where even funeral homes and Buddhist altar shops don't know it.
They're in the minority, so it's unavoidable that they don't know. The problem is that there are funeral parlors that hold funerals without knowing it and with half-hearted knowledge, and Buddhist altar stores that prepare Buddhist altars and plates.

From time to time, I also receive requests for funerals and memorial services from people who have viewed the website.
When I went there on the same day, the shape of the Buddhist altar was different, and it was not uncommon for the Buddhist altar to have a different Dharma name (kaimyo). The client says, “I did as the funeral home (or Buddhist altar shop) told me,” but from my standpoint, I have to say that it was wrong.

It's sad to say that to someone who is grieving over the loss of a relative.
I don't know why people under the age of children have “more opportunities to talk with bereaved families,” but if it's a funeral home or Buddhist altar shop, I would like you to be careful and make sure this doesn't happen.

Children under

This is Kawaguchi Hidetoshi. This is my humble answer to the question.

Since the various religious denominations are divided, it is certainly difficult to try to understand and remember all the differences.

Why have teachings been divided up to this point... it is said that “... as the Buddha theory is called the “Eighty-four Thousand Dharma,” it is said that the Buddha explained the teachings using good and convenient use according to the precious will of mercy, each root (nature to move towards enlightenment) of an infinite number of sentient beings and their own hesitations, suffering, ignorance (fundamental ignorance), bad deeds, etc....”, the explanation taught by Shakeson was taught by various convenience It was to be compiled as Buddhist scriptures in later generations, and various religious denominations were divided in various ways depending on the content of the Buddhist scriptures they relied on and their interpretations.

We have also answered the following questions about religious differences in the past.

Question “Characteristics of sects in a nutshell”
http://blog.livedoor.jp/hasunoha_kawaguchi/archives/1002946038.html

“... the purpose of Buddhism is to aim for enlightenment, and the methodology for that purpose is often compared to differences in trailheads, routes, etc. to aim for the summit, etc., but when it comes to explaining that difference, a considerable amount of writing is inevitable...”

Therefore, the simple characteristics of each denomination are listed just a little bit in the above answers, even though I think “well, that would be too simplified and various misunderstandings will occur...”, so please take a look again...

I know the following is the same as what appears at the top of Mr. Tange's search address, but just for reference.

Characteristics of the 13 Denominations
http://tobifudo.jp/newmon/etc/shuha.html

Can you tell the sect by looking at the kaima?! The difference between the commandments
http://allabout.co.jp/gm/gc/67400/

Wikipedia: Thirteen Sects and Fifty-Six Sects
http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/十三宗五十六派

I hope it was a little helpful.

Kawaguchi Hidetoshi Gassho