hasunoha

Questions about repentance

 There are a few things I'm worried about about repentance.
1. Is there no point in Seijojin until he repents all his sins (confesses all his mistakes to a monk) and confesses his mistakes, apologies, and makes amends to the world and parties as much as possible?
2. When talking to people or apologizing for your mistakes, is there anything you should keep in mind other than not making excuses, not saying people's faults, and being considerate of the other person's situation?
3. If speaking to the public, it involves the privacy of the person concerned, or if it is rather harmful to the other party, is it OK to only talk to the monk or person concerned, or in some cases, avoid speaking to the person concerned?

5 Zen Responses

Repentance is a step forward in admitting one's sins and taking a new step

1. Actions are expressed in words or bodies after thinking with the heart. Mindful acts that do not appear in words or bodies are happening moment by moment. True devotion is an act of mind striving for good. Repentance is the act of admitting one's own sins and conveying it to the other party if there is one, using the mind, words, and body. Repentance can also be said to be a part of Seijin's heart.
(Confess all your mistakes to the monk) → You don't need to tell the monk at home.
“All sins” means that it is possible that you are unaware of, and it does not mean after repenting and being completely cleansed. Your mind can get dirty every moment if you're not careful all the time.

2. When talking to people or apologizing for your mistakes, is there anything you should keep in mind other than not making excuses, not saying people's faults, and being considerate of the other person's situation?

I think an apology to a specific person is enough since you pay attention to 2. I don't think it's necessary to talk to anyone other than the other person.

3. If speaking to the public, it involves the privacy of the person concerned, or if it is rather harmful to the other party, is it OK to only talk to the monk or person concerned, or in some cases, avoid speaking to the person concerned?

2. Please consider and repent only to the person concerned. Monks and the world have nothing to do with it.

If it's not a repentance that goes beyond self-preservation, it won't become a repentance

Below is a quote reply.
1. Is there no point in Seijojin until he repents all his sins (confesses all his mistakes to a monk) and confesses his mistakes, apologies, and makes amends to the world and parties as much as possible?
☛ Correct devotion and current facts are firmly in touch, and there is no intervention at all, so no matter what you do, when you regularly worry about that, repent exactly, and it is also true devotion.

2. When talking to people or apologizing for your mistakes, is there anything you should keep in mind other than not making excuses, not saying people's faults, and being considerate of the other person's situation?
☛ It's important to speak honestly. If your partner did something you're not really satisfied with, it's also necessary to repent for it. I think the fact that you can't put it into words, you can't put it out in front of you, but you're not satisfied by any means will remain in a rut in your heart. Exposing the white Buddha is repentance, so if there is something that pollutes one's true heart, one's own appearance as a Buddha, or dignity, it is important to properly repent.

3. If speaking to the public, it involves the privacy of the person concerned, or if it is rather harmful to the other party, is it OK to only talk to the monk or person concerned, or in some cases, avoid speaking to the person concerned?
☛ It's important for you to be able to repent easily in your heart, so it doesn't matter if the other person is anonymous.
Religious people have a duty of confidentiality, so I won't reveal anything else about what I asked.
If the relationship between the person concerned and you continues in the future, apologize for what you should have apologized for, repent for what you should have repented for, and if you don't really become a repentant, you have not repented.

There are probably people who have reopened on TV with apology interviews, etc., and there are also people who prioritize their own self-preservation.
Or even if they make an appeal by apologizing only in form, there are also people who are running away from subsequent compensation or compensation.
Antisocial people, or people who are called oblivists in the old days, do bad things, but they push them to death with their own self-preservation or pride. Then, when it comes to what happens to people's facial expressions and humanity, it's like that.
When we get away from sin, people inevitably suffer.

Not to a monk

I read it.
Repentance and devotion are not for someone to be a monk.

If you repent, please be sincere to the Buddha, God, and your ancestors. Please confess your thoughts (especially bad intentions), words (bad words), actions (misdeeds), and things up until now, by putting your hands together with the Buddha, gods, or ancestors as they are, without lying or hiding anything, and with an honest heart. Please never make excuses for what you did, and tell them that it wasn't your fault, and face the Buddha, gods, and ancestors with a sincere heart.

Also, please face the misdeeds you have committed yourself firmly and reflect on them. On top of that, please sincerely repent. Confide your sins from the bottom of your heart and apologize to the Buddha, gods, and ancestors. The people you've hurt, the people you've caused damage to, and the people you thought you hated. Let's face the people you have a grudge against, the people you want to take revenge on, and those you want to kill in the bottom of your heart and apologize sincerely. Apologize with all your heart and soul to the Buddha, gods, and ancestors.

And if possible, let's sincerely swear to the Buddha, gods, and ancestors so that we will never commit the same malice, evil words, or misdeeds again, and that such things will not happen.

Then let's keep good thoughts, words, and actions in mind every day for the future to come. Living that way is devotion.

I sincerely pray to the Buddha, gods, and ancestors that you will sincerely repent and apologize for the sins you have committed in the future, pledge not to commit mistakes, and continue to work hard every day with good thoughts, words, and actions. We wholeheartedly agree

Are they worried or troubled enough to repent of their mistakes?

Are you facing any mistakes or repentance?
There are no fixed rules on how to apologize or make amends, or how to communicate. It depends on the content, and the response will also change depending on the relationship and what kind of situation is going on.

Also, when discussing it, people also choose the person they want to talk to. For example, a person who listens silently without saying anything is something that calms the mind and pushes the back rather than a consultation. Also, people who lead suggestions and solutions, people who correct them with loving scolding, etc. It is also necessary to know what you are struggling with, and it would be nice if you could talk to someone who can help you at that time.

If you have mistakes or problems that make you repent, let's think about it together. To that end, I think they are leading to Hasunoha and asking questions in this way.

Sins aren't just about what you know

I think positive devotion means straight-up and honestly accumulating good things.

It's very important to repent when something you feel is wrong with you.

However, even if we don't feel that we have done anything wrong, humans live our lives while committing various crimes.
For example, they may be killing ants 🐜 by stomping on them without realizing it.

Also, you may have done something in your previous life.

What I can understand is very small.
That's why people repent to the Buddha, who is watching closely even when they can't see them.
I pray that all of those who have been reincarnated so many times will be forgiven for the sins they have committed since the beginning of this world.

Also, it would be a waste to be dragged by the crimes you have committed until now and not be able to use this life for good.
Please repent to the Buddha every day (there is a short sutra called confession), and do the best good deeds you can do every day.

Every day I wake up in the morning, wash my face, eat properly, whether it's studying, working, or just doing what I can to the extent I can, I think it can be said that doing it properly is devotion.
If you're worried, you might overlook it too.

Please don't get too caught up in past sins. Confessing a crime or apologizing to the person himself can even hurt people's hearts.

If you confess everything to the Buddha, you'll be fine.
If necessary, the Buddha will be able to apologize to those involved at the best timing.

Let's leave it up to the Buddha.