Thank you very much for your kind responses to my numerous inquiries so far.
Recently, I'm interested in “accepting who I am now and living the way I am.”
I think Buddhism also has teachings that are in line with it, and I would be happy if there were any books where I could learn such ways of thinking and attitudes.
Thank you for your question.
There are countless books on Buddhism,
When it comes to Buddha's life,
“Buddha Story” by Kazuko Tanabe and Gen Nakamura, Iwanami Junior Shinsho
It's easy to read.
Also, about the Buddha's teachings
“Buddha, Words of Life” by Makoto Miyashita, Nagaoka Bunko
It's easy to read because it takes a few of the many teachings and explains them in an easy-to-understand manner.
Of course, there are countless other good books.
Also, I think there are books written in an easy-to-understand manner about the doctrines of each denomination, so please ask the family temple about this.
However, don't blindly and short-circuit believe what is written in Buddhist books.
Please read it while adding your own interpretations throughout your life so far.
The Buddha left a child and became a monk, but you are raising children. I think you're admirable in that regard.
I read it.
You recently became interested in “accepting who you are now and living as you are,” and I was told that you wanted to learn Buddhism by reading Buddhist books, thinking that Buddhism is in line with that. I accept that this is a very wonderful and thankful thing.
If you don't mean to be biased, how about the “Buddhist Scriptures” published by the Buddhist Evangelism Association? That's because it's written in sentences that are very easy to read and understand.
https://bdk-seiten.com/scripture.php
A lot of points of interest in between and that serve as guidelines for life and life have also been written. I think it's okay to start reading it halfway through.
Please read and watch from where you are interested.
Let's contact the Buddhist Missionary Association and order it. You can buy books, and you can also download them to your PC.
The Holy Synod also mentioned it, and I think it's okay to read books from each denomination as well. In that case, you may also be able to obtain them by inquiring from each denomination's website.
https://www.tendai.or.jp/oshie/
https://www.koyasan.or.jp/shingonshu/#aboutShingonshu
https://www.myoshinji.or.jp/about_zen/zen
https://www.sotozen-net.or.jp/
https://jodo.or.jp/
https://www.hongwanji.or.jp/mioshie/beginner.html
https://www.nichiren.or.jp/
There are other denominations other than those listed above.
I sincerely pray to the Buddha that you can learn the teachings of Buddhism and live a healthy life with a rich heart and be useful in your everyday life from now on. We wholeheartedly agree
By Elder Albomulle Sumanasara, “Why Are We Dissatisfied?”
It seems that it can also be read on the web.
I think the content is easy to read.
I recommend 2 books that can be read compactly.
As for why it is important to “accept who you are now and live as you are,”
(1) Albomulle Sumanasara “Every Day Is a Good Day” Sutra - [New Edition] A Way to Live Without Worries and Relationships”
As for the point of what kind of attitude is good in order to actually learn and practice “accept who you are now and live as you are,” the content is closer to monks,
(2) Dogen and Huaiji's “Shohoganzou Zuibunki”
I think it's good. Both are available on Amazon.
“Shoho Genzo Zuibunki” has been published by various publishers, including modern translations, but I think the Chikuma Gakugei Bunko edition is easy to pick up.