According to some data, monks in feudal Japan often cheated on each other, from the emperor's concubine to * * *. Noble women in 12 and 13 centuries were easily seduced by eminent monks, even in 1 1 century. Such an amazing behavior system is actually related to their abundant capital. Why? You can earn millions of yen by selling a cemetery casually. Can this be without money?
Most monks are pure, abstinent and single all their lives. But in Japan, monks can get married and have children, eat meat and drink alcohol without shaving their heads. In addition to the first-class monks hosted by Zhao Ti Temple and Lin Jizong in the Tang Dynasty, Japanese monks have to get married and have children, and they can also eat meat. The father of the famous writer Haruki Murakami is a monk. After marriage, Japanese monks usually settle near temples, so it is much more convenient to "go to work".
Most Japanese monks live a life of "one cow in two acres, and their wives and children are hot". "Two acres of land" means that most Japanese monks live on "land". Many temples in Japan operate cemeteries. Japan's land price is high, and the price of 2-3 square meters cemetery is in seven figures. Most monks can live a leisurely life by selling cemeteries and collecting public morality money from the tomb owners every year. Related expenses also include doing things, giving Buddha names to the deceased, and so on. The "cow" is the car for monks to handle affairs. Many monks in the city have good cars, while monks in suburban villages prefer motorcycles.
Japanese cemeteries are basically run by temples. Selling cemeteries in Japan, a country with a small land and a large population, is absolutely profiteering, and a piece can sell for millions of yen. According to Japanese custom, relatives are buried in temples. Although the cemetery is their own, they pay money to the monk every year to thank him for his care. Where did you get so many in the temple? Emperors, generals and princes all have the habit of giving land to temples as gifts, prayers or confessions. There has never been a revolution in Japan. Of course, this title deed has been valid for thousands of years and has become the legacy of later Buddhists.
Many monks do it in their spare time.
There are also some monks who are "treading on two boats". If a friend talks about the Japanese monk he knows, he is an excellent engineer, owns seven or eight patents, runs a trading company and is a shrewd businessman. Some Japanese monks have another incredible career-film director.
The reason why there are such "* * * monks" is very simple. Most temples in Japan are hereditary, that is to say, after the death of the host (Buddha's view of death), he inherits his own son. The engineer monk mentioned above was an engineer when his father was alive. After his father died, the owner of the temple naturally passed it on to him, so he had to take care of both sides. This phenomenon is also recognized by Japanese society.
A new generation of monks actually opened a bar.
The idea of a new generation of monks promoting Buddhism is becoming more and more fancy. Some people have transformed temples into modern buildings, some have managed temples with computers, and some even have opened bars. Recently, the "monk bar" in Japan has become more and more popular, attracting a large number of domestic and foreign tourists.
The idea of a new generation of monks promoting Buddhism is becoming more and more fancy. Some people have transformed temples into modern buildings, some have managed temples with computers, and some even have opened bars. Recently, the "monk bar" in Japan has become more and more popular, attracting a large number of domestic and foreign tourists.
"Monk Bar", as its name implies, refers to a bar run by monks. Since its opening in September 2000, the "Monk Bar" in Gu Si, Shinjuku District, Tokyo has become more and more famous. The guests at home are not only office workers and pink collars, but also many foreign guests, even foreigners from Japan.
Monk Bar is run by monks from Honganji Sect of Pure Land Sect, and its business hours are from 7: 00 pm to 65438+ 0: 00 am. The bartenders and staff in the shop are monks regardless of sect, and some have worked as civil servants and engineers.
Yu Ming is a 4 1 year-old feathered bird and a Taoist priest. He is usually an abbot in a temple, also engaged in psychological counseling, and secretly teaches astrology, and is often invited to give lectures in various places. He chooses to work in the monk bar one or two days a week, and many guests like to talk to him about Buddhism and psychology.
The biggest feature of the monk bar is that there are Zen machines everywhere.
The wine sold here is no different from ordinary bars. The difference is that the price on the price list is marked with the word "yuan" instead of "yuan" of Japanese yen. Cocktails and other bartenders have special names, such as Pure Land, Love Hell and Hot Hell.
The store's website says, "When you feel confused and confused in your life, please come here at any time to express your feelings. We are all people who can talk easily. " Many guests like to sit in bars and pour out their worries and troubles to monks. Monks will also chat with guests at their respective tables at their request.
Another feature of the monk bar is that there are short ceremonies and heart-to-heart talks every day, where people interested in Buddhism can listen to the teachings of Buddhism. Monk bars also hold concerts or lectures from time to time. Although the recited scriptures are all related to Buddhism, it is more acceptable to present them in a modern way.