如是我聞ーある師に教わったこと。
僧侶の役目は、人として誰かの「一番の存在」になることではなく
誰かの「一番の場所」に戻れるようにお手伝いをすること
「私自身」ではなく、「私が伝えた何か」が、その人を支え続ければそれでいい
だから、来るものは拒まず、去る者は追わず
ずっと、ここに います
The role of a Buddhist priest is to help change the lives of people by using the teachings that he/she has learned.
It is important for priests not to become subject as an individual to someone’s faith or dependence.
Instead, a priest should be a conduit to help others return to their own “best place.”
Just as the importance of the Buddha was not found in his physical form or earthly presence, priests should not invest too much in their identities as father/mother or other worldly roles.
Instead, priests should focus on the enduring truth that the Buddha uncovered.
Thus, priest should not reject those who come or chase after those who leave, but remain steadfast in their practice and teaching.
