hasunoha

If you die before you can be saved

I'm currently studying Buddhism using YouTube.
The capacity is poor, and it doesn't get into my head, but even so, I'm listening very hard because they say that Buddhism is nothing short of hearing in order to receive the benefits of disposal.
However, there is one unsettling thing in the midst of that.
It's anxiety about what to do if you pass away before you're saved for a lifetime.
To be clear, I haven't been saved by Amitabha yet.
I wasn't able to take it on the Great Wishing Ship.
Faith in the power of others is as firm as a diamond, and it seems that no matter who accuses and slander you receive, that heart will never be disturbed.
My turbulent self is still drowning in a sea of difficulty.
The next major issue still hasn't been resolved.
So I'm currently learning in a progressive form through Buddhist videos, and I can't help but feel uneasy when I think that I'll die in the process.

4 Zen Responses

Other powers are Amida's power. The peace of mind of being with Amida while chanting

Amida's vow to save all sentient beings was made even before I was born, and that work is being directed towards it. It's just that we weren't aware of it; it's something we've already hoped for.

The nenbutsu I chant is a wish that Amida comes out of my mouth, and it also makes me realize his promise that I will be truly saved.
As I chant, I'm relieved to be with Amida.

Other powers are Amida's power. It's reaching you. And when you receive it, it's ready to go. Realization will be felt in everyday life through learning rather than during learning.
What is connected to Hasunoha, my conversation with Amida, and the fact that they say nenbutsu together is probably Amida's handiwork. Today, too, I can feel Amida, and spend the day in joy and peace of mind.

Thank you
Namu Amida Buddha

On faith

Ryota-sama

Gaining faith (gain) literally means “gain.”

It means something you get and catch.

However, there are times when people misunderstand that “getting and catching” is not due to self-help.

There's a problem on my side, and I think that I'll be able to solve that problem, or that I'll win. That's still not enough, this isn't enough, we haven't reached this point... etc.

If that happens, the salvation of Mida Hongan will be in Five Mist.

Naturally, it is unavoidable for people to feel impatient that “that is still not enough, this is not enough, we haven't reached this point,” but whether or not we can surpass that is a major key to the “faith decision.”

Anxiety is a sign of doubt, but I wonder if we can move on from where we are aware of it.

Gassho

If you doubt it but nembutsu, you can pass away

If Amitabha and the Pure Land of Paradise were real, would you want to pass away?
Or do you want to categorically reject death, even if it does exist?
If you are the former even though you doubt it, I think you will pass away with one nembutsu session.
Still, if you have a belief that “I refuse to pass away like paradise, and even if I make a mistake, I won't sing Nembutsu,” then there's no problem because you don't have to be able to pass away with that.
So, the fact that you have such anxiety means that you already have faith, so I think you can pass away.
Once death has been decided, the rest is how to live comfortably in this world.
Nembutsu also has the aspect of samata meditation when using mantras (spells), so I think nembutsu also has the effect of temporarily interrupting delusional distractions and reducing worries and suffering.
So, it's okay to be skeptical, so I would appreciate it if you could use nembutsu once in a while.
Namu Amidabu Namu Amidabu
Namuami dabu namu amidabu.

Your devotion is Namu Amida Buddha

> Faith in the power of others is as strong as a diamond, and it seems that their heart is never disturbed no matter who they criticize and slander.
> My turbulent self is still drowning in a sea of difficulty.

You're not aware that you're saying something contradictory, are you?

“Confidence in other power” equals “great faith.” Great faith has absolutely nothing to do with your heart or your belief in salvation. It is blasphemy against Amitabha to combine the heart of green beans with the devotion.
What does that mean.
When Shinran says “big,” they are all stories on the Buddha's side. The other power of devotion is exactly the power of Amitabha (altruism).

The “faith” of the Jodo Shinshu sect's “faith” is “truth.” It's not “believe.” The true heart of Amitabha Buddha has reached me with Namu Amida Buddha. That is the religion of the Jodo Shinshu sect.

The great “faith” heart is the Buddha's “true” heart. It just became Namu Amida Buddha and came out of my mouth.
Of course! If you don't want to say it yourself, you won't be able to put it out! When it comes to crap, it comes out even if you don't think about anything, but that's just clunky!

“I'm drowning in a sea of difficulty,” so Amida came to me as a Buddha with the voice of Namu Amida Buddha.

How many.

The Holy religion says, “How can I be saved by the Buddha?” It's not written.
The Holy Doctrine only says “How will Amitabha save me.”

Amida will save me by praising him as “Namu Amida Buddha.” Amida Buddha's salvation has arrived to those of you who are now praising you as “Namu Amida Buddha.”

“That's it!” Salvation does not arrive when you understand it.
I learned that salvation had arrived and thought, “Is that so!” I just think.

It's a teaching you can listen to now and be saved now. There is no room for doubt in the face of the fact that Namu Amida Buddha has arrived.

The only thing Shinran says with the word “doubt” is to try to rely on powers other than Amida while praising Namu Amida Buddha. “I wonder if the Pure Land is now a little closer because I did good things?” Something like that, I think.

You are not the one who decides your salvation. This is Amida.
Amida says that he will praise Namu Amida Buddha and save him.

How many. Thank you very much.