hasunoha

There are only terrible incidents

I have no intention of defending murder, and I don't understand the psychology of murdering others without a grudge because they want to end their own lives at all. However, I think there are a lot of people who are being hunted down right now, just like the culprit. I think there are Japanese education and social structures that don't reach out to the weak, but people who say they are lucky just because they were born in Japan happened to be doing well, and I really think everyone is on top of the line. There are also people who say they're scared or unforgivable (of course that is true.) Even though it is part of the society that created such people, it is so hypocritical and disgusting to say that they are creatures from a different world from my own. I think it's important not to create people who are cornered like that, but it's probably impossible forever. I don't really understand what my head is bleeding against. It's not the incident or the culprit itself, but rather in this country, or rather the world. I'm so sorry.

5 Zen Responses

I can't take good points

The smartphone I'm writing this answer on
The person who made this is probably a “genius” without multiplication
The person who made the electricity, the person who made the letters, the person who made Buddhism
they are all wonderful people

Benefiting from that “excellent person” means biasing wealth against that “excellent person”

By putting out “excellent people” from society, society becomes comfortable, convenient, and rich
Also, I think “excellent people” should live blessed lives because they have made everyone richer
But on the other hand, as excellent people are made richer, “inferior people” will live disadvantaged lives, and of course wrinkles gathered at gatherings will hunt people down

In short, it's a story about where to place these “wrinkles”
Now they're focusing on machinery and petroleum, so there are fewer “people” who get wrinkles as slaves like in the old days

But that's what it is
A society where all convenience is thrown away, all people living at the last minute can be killed thanks to “excellent people,” and only people who can live on their own do their own thing
This is a “society where people who are cornered don't show up”

You're right

I read it.
I feel like I can really understand what you think and what you feel in Japanese society. I understand your feelings from the bottom of my heart.
I think there are many people who are still having a hard time living as you think so, people who are in trouble because no one supports them, and people who are suffering because they feel that it is difficult to live.
As you mentioned, I think the situation where support and connections are not being easily reached is spreading in Japanese society and around the world.
Naturally, the nation also has a duty or obligation for local governments, organizations, and companies to support such people in social distress. Therefore, it is necessary to proceed with legal arrangements and systems to further guarantee everyone's right to live with peace of mind. To that end, it is necessary to raise many voices and participate in politics.
Also, it is important for us to try to help each other and live together while connecting with foreigners, and I think it is very important to create a community where we can support people seeking various kinds of support while being involved little by little.
I think each of us can keep that in mind every day and implement it little by little.
When I look at the recent world and Japanese society in the press, it is becoming “self first.” I think it's really poor.
It's not just “just the present, just my money,” the reason I am is because I am blessed with relationships with many people, and everyone helps and supports each other and lives a shared life.
There is a saying in Mitsuo Aida's words, “It's not enough to compete; if you share, it's left over.”
I think we can live a rich enough life if we all share it, not just about ourselves.
There is a saying, “He who knows enough is rich.” You will be able to live a truly rich life by sharing compassion with each other and being satisfied.
I sincerely pray that you will continue to live a rich life both mentally and physically so that you can continue to sincerely respect and care for each other, share various things and help each other and live a happy life. We wholeheartedly agree

Because we have worries

We have afflictions such as greed, anger, laziness, pride, etc., and this causes trouble and suffering.
Today's Japan is blessed to be able to buy sweets that even lords couldn't eat in the Edo period at convenience stores.
But because of pride, for example, we worry about our own worth, and we get depressed and angry when we compare ourselves to others.
Therefore, no matter how wonderful a social system is built, as long as there are worries in each individual's mind, in other words, unless each individual reaches enlightenment (attainment of Buddhism), there will be no shortage of individual worries, suffering, and stress.
I think that having each person learn the tricks to successfully control anxiety, which is the cause of worry and suffering, as explained in Buddhism, will lead to a reduction in worries and suffering.
Changing society cannot be done overnight, but there is a possibility that the landscape of your life will change in as early as 1 hour, even if you just eat a little snack on Buddhism.
I think Buddhism has such wonderful potential.

Facing Social Darkness: Responses from a Monk's Perspective

Rather than the incident itself, I took it as a question about anger and emptiness about “why are these people born” and “is there no responsibility for society as a whole.” I will answer from a Buddhist point of view.

1. The point of view that “everyone is on paper”
In Buddhism, it is called “good fortune,” and it is explained that people do not exist only by their own strength, but that they live supported by countless relationships. Therefore, when someone is cornered and causes an incident, it is impossible to separate them from “having nothing to do with themselves.” The feeling that “everyone is on top of the line” that you feel is truly proof that you are feeling good fortune with your skin.

2. The true nature of anger
The thought “I don't know what my head is bleeding against” is also natural. In Buddhism, anger is said to be caused by “ignorance (a state where the essence of things cannot be seen).” The social structure, education, and family environment behind the incident — anger about “is it okay in this kind of world?” springs up precisely because the complicated causal relationships are not visible. This is not a bad thing, and it can also be said that a sense of mercy that “I want a world that does not create people to suffer” is reflected from the inside out.

3. Feelings that feel “hypocritical”
The reason why people who say “unforgivable” and “scary” were felt to be hypocritical is probably because you really accept society as a whole as your own. In Buddhism, it is explained that “self and others are unique (jitafuni).” You and others are inseparable, and blaming someone is also blaming yourself. I think it is precisely because that sense is sharp that we feel empty in others' reactions.

4. What you can do
Buddhism values small steps, even when it seems “impossible forever.”

First, focus your heart on “the people around you who have been cornered”

Change words of criticism or anger to “questions” (e.g., “Why was this person so isolated?”)

When you feel anger, rethink it as “the germ of a wish to improve society”

summary
The anger within you is not just anger, but an expression of your desire to “be a world that does not create people who suffer.” One way of living in Buddhism is not denying that wish, but rather nurturing them as a force of mercy. Even if it is difficult to change society as a whole, you can stay close to “someone who is being cornered on a fine line” through your own words and actions.

Gassho

I totally agree

I totally agree with you.
Every time a street demon incident or an indiscriminate killing incident occurs, I remember a passage from Truman Capote's novel “In Cold Blood,” which I once fell in love with and read.
One of the culprits said about the reason for murdering the victim's family, “They didn't do any harm to me. Just like everyone else has done to me all this time. It probably came down to a meeting where they had to make amends for that,” he says.
In other words, I understand that these incidents are revenge against society by people who have been oppressed by society until now.
It is natural that the culprit must be severely condemned, but without sufficient insight into the background that created such culprits, it will not lead to preventing the recurrence of the incident.
Even so, why have such incidents occurred frequently in recent years?
I don't feel that the trend where people pursue only their own happiness and money, and kick others down without hesitation is getting stronger than before.
Originally, the Buddhist community should raise a louder voice and present the right way for humans to live and the right way of life in the world.
It seems that the price of funeral Buddhism is now going around.
I wrote it with self-admonition.