Can Buddhists pray to the gods at the shrine?

　I'm always indebted to you. I've been in a relationship for close to 15 years
There is a shrine.
However, two years ago, I received the commandment and officially became a Buddhist disciple.
I like this shrine, but is there no problem even if I pray?
When Buddhists pray to gods of other religions, starting with Shinto, is about Buddhism
Is that disrespectful?

When I looked up insights on the Shinto side, the chief priest of a shrine said
“Shinto does not reject people of other religions. But it's for those who come to God
Only when there is respect. You can come to a shrine and assert the superiority of your own religion,
Reciting sutras etc. of one's religion loudly to both gods and other pilgrims
Excuse me”
That's what you said.

How is it on the Buddhist side? I thank the gods of other religions,
What does praying mean. I think so.

PostScript
Cognitive behavioral therapy has taken the lead.
“Right before Goma starts at Kigan-ji Temple, it was next to me when it was almost full
An intellectually disabled person sat down and couldn't stop shaking with fear. I have trouble breathing
It became”
When I told my psychologist teacher,
“Thanks to the sense of fear that came out, I'm moving forward. Until now
Anger is strong, and if anger is strong, you can't move forward. When did fear come out
I'm glad I rejected it”
I was told.
“The environmental factors are huge. Maybe it's Mr. Ofudo's
Maybe thanks”
I came to that conclusion, and yesterday, I prayed at this prayer temple.

4 Zen Responses

There is a difference between praying and making a wish.

I think it would be good if you prayed with respect.
I also sometimes go to shrines, and I pray according to that custom.

The place I rely on for my faith and life is Namu Amida Buddha, though.
There is also a difference between praying and making a wish.
Even when I visit, what I hope for is Amitabha Buddha. This is my faith.

Therapy is progressing, isn't it? Not being able to stop shaking due to fear is a reaction I've felt firsthand from my experiences up until now. Not anger or aggression at this time, but in a different way than before. Let's find that solution together. Please work slowly on your therapy.

Please pray with a pure heart

I read it.
Thank you for your question.
I don't think it's a problem. Inari-sama is also enshrined in my temple. That's why I pray to God every day.
Certainly, I think it's very impolite to say the sutras of other denominations in a loud voice or to lay down the names of other gods and Buddhas in a loud voice. Such things should be respected. I think it's disrespectful to Buddha and God.
After all, you should pray with respect and a pure heart.
Please continue praying cleanly from now on.
I sincerely pray that you will continue to receive the blessings of Shinto and Buddha, that you will continue to be faithfully worshipped, and that you will pray at shrines and temples peacefully and with peace of mind.

Honen Shonin said. Let's ask God about this world at the shrine, and ask Amida for the next world.

Does Buddhism pray at a Shinto shrine

Since Buddhism practices Buddha's teachings, in principle, they do not worship other gods or Buddhas. I think there are many ideas, but since I'm a Buddhist monk,
We do not visit shrines except for formal ceremonies (like New Year's first pilgrimage).
Generally, there is popular speculation that monks preside over funerals, so monks go to shrines
There is a trend where praying is not good. (It probably depends on the region, though).
Based on this kind of thinking, it may not be good for Buddhists to worship at a shrine.
However, when I visited a noble shrine (like Ise-jingu Shrine or Heian-jingu Shrine), my heart was washed
It makes me feel pure. It can be said that this has an effect close to meditation in Buddhism.
From this point of view, when Buddhists visit a shrine in search of peace of mind, it has an effect close to what Buddhism refers to in Buddhism.
If you have these principles, it can be said that there is nothing wrong with Buddhists praying at a shrine. The rest is up to you.

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