N.T.

Full of compassion, kindness, and charity

For me, my experience at Temple Stay was an irreplaceable and wonderful experience in my life. I was interested in Temple Stay because I wanted to know the essence of being Japanese. Patience, perseverance, discipline, reading the atmosphere, not bothering others, being considerate, peer pressure, everyone being together…I felt the origin of these ideas that are often avoided in modern times.
Its essence was the complete opposite of the suffocation we feel today, and it was full of compassion, kindness, and compassion. In the Showa era, the Heisei era, and now in the Reiwa era, I feel that various disharmony is occurring due to the superficial systemization of words without the fundamental “compassion”. I did. What I learned at Temple Stay was to “wait,” “keep to form,” “do your best,” “don’t push yourself too hard and get plenty of rest,” and “be flexible so you don’t bump into each other.” “The difference between being angry and scolding” “Observing things, others, and yourself carefully” “Being considerate” “Respecting others” “Being grateful for all manners” ”, “Every movement should be efficient”, “Use your legs and hips properly in daily life”, etc. If you write it down in detail, there will be no end to it. What I learned the most from, and what I learned from, were my uchideshi.
I think it must have been very difficult for just a few people to have to instruct a large number of adults. During this process, I felt that he was always polite in giving instructions on the work, carefully choosing each word to convey his concern for me, and always making the right decisions based on the situation. The best thing I learned was watching my uchideshi try their best to do their best even if they are not perfect, and I want to strive to be and be like this to others. Ta.
In everything we do, whether it’s communicating to others, teaching them, or scolding them, I believe that the lack of ability to communicate properly, with dignity and while thinking rather than using emotions, is causing the negative chain of events we live in today.
Also, when it comes to etiquette, we are taught to be careful about the sounds we make, and if we become familiar with everything from how to handle tableware, how to eat, and how to walk, if we are conscious of that, we can become very polite. I felt like I could move, feel, and spend time.

Also, after receiving guidance from Osho Daigu on how to use the mind and body, I learned that “Even if the enemy in front of you gets in your way, you can easily brush them off if you are conscious of your own big goal.” “What you can do” “By concentrating on what’s in front of you, you won’t be concerned about attacks from outside” “Don’t fight with force, but pull with love” You will experience how much your mind influences your physical body. It was also a very valuable experience and knowledge to be able to see what I was doing taking shape.
I was able to participate in the memorial service for the anniversary of the death of the monk Seizendo, and was able to listen to the story of the monk Osamu Daigu.After my stay at the temple, I was also able to attend a fair, where I attended a meditation session with Hideyuki Ginshin. I was also able to attend and talk to them individually, and the whole schedule was like a dream.

After I got home, I got excited about cleaning the next morning, paying close attention to every nook and cranny that I don’t usually clean, and raging it with a rag. The sutras I used to chant every day became a habit, and I started chanting them every time I saw the time.
I started eating slowly and taking my time and paying attention to etiquette.
When I ate something sweet the next day, I noticed that my stomach felt a little upset, and I realized that my body didn’t need it.
Whether I’m walking down the street, climbing stairs, or sitting, I can now feel the tension in my spine.
I think it’s amazing how much of a difference it makes when you make it a daily habit for a week.

Even in interpersonal relationships, I think that from now on, I will be able to always be conscious of respect for others, how I choose my words, how I attract them, and how I present myself.

I will never forget what I learned here, including Mr. Osho Daigu, all the disciples who taught me directly, and everyone at Fukugonji who prepared the meals and made preparations to receive us. Thank you very much for the truly valuable experience.