Project Part 2: Incarnation of Buddha

It is the 32nd day of my life with a broken bone.

After breaking my bone and practicing introspection, I feel like something has changed, or maybe it hasn't... I'm still not sure.

Instead of trying to change the 'bad' version of myself, I want to forgive and heal myself, and let my true self emerge.

Like digging for a yam, I want to do it slowly and patiently.
I want to go slowly so I don't rush and end up breaking it in the middle.
If it's bent, I want to be careful not to damage the bent part.

Something like that, I suppose.
I don't know, though.

Well then.
This time, I have titled this post,
'Project Part 2: Incarnation of Buddha'.

Previously, I had organized a 'Unitary Perspective Episode' project as my first project.

Since there was a first part, that means there is a second part.

Yes.
So, I'm going to do the second part now!

Originally, I planned to start accepting submissions around January, but since I broke my bone and fell into a dark place, things dragged on until now.

Now, I would like to explain this project, 'Incarnation of Buddha'.

What is an Incarnation of Buddha?

In other words, even if you think someone is a terrible or unreasonable person, the problem lies in you for letting your heart be disturbed, and there is something you need to learn.
That is why God, Christ, or the Buddha has placed that person in front of you.

Since they are called an incarnation, you might even think that the unpleasant person themselves is the Buddha in disguise standing right in front of you.

However, what you must not get wrong here is to blame yourself just because the problem lies within you.
'Because I am no good.'
'It's my fault anyway.'
This kind of self-blame.
This won't solve any problems, will it?

Why did I get irritated?
Why did I get angry?
Why did I feel unsettled?
What was at the root of myself?
It is important to dig deep into these questions.

It means that everything lies within you, not the other person.

And so, this project is about collecting your experiences with an 'Incarnation of Buddha'!

Tell me episodes like, 'There was this terrible person who really disturbed my heart, but after introspecting, this is what happened.'
Or, 'I realized that I overreacted to the other person because I felt unsettled about this part of myself.'

Please share your stories.

Of course, it is also okay to tell me about past articles by saying,
“This is an incarnation of Buddha episode‼️”

Even while reading other noters' articles until now, I have read several articles that made my heart tremble, thinking, “This is totally an incarnation of Buddha episode...”

Everyone's way of self-reflection is professional‼️
It is just too wonderful‼️

I would like to introduce a few as examples.
I think that by reading them, you might understand what I mean.

This article by Kiyoko-san was submitted as a 'non-dual perspective episode,' but it was truly an 'incarnation of Buddha episode'😆

If you can feel gratitude toward people you dislike or find difficult, that is huge growth‼️

Furthermore,

Kakiemon-san's article.
This is also from a non-dual perspective episode.
By keeping distance, Kakiemon-san is learning something important from them as a 'textbook'.

There are many others, but I have chosen these two people's articles this time.

Even though you had unpleasant or unreasonable experiences, what and how do you learn from them?
I think that is different for everyone.

Of course, there are people you dislike, unreasonable people, and people you just don't get along with.

For example, I am not saying you should 'forgive' parents who abused you, husbands who commit domestic violence, or bosses who engage in moral or sexual harassment.
I am not saying you should be grateful for everything.

It is okay to hold onto feelings of unforgiveness.
It is okay if you cannot feel gratitude.


It is okay to run away.
It is okay to avoid them.

There is also a lesson in 'running away'.

Sometimes it becomes a trigger to think about how you, as a parent, treat your own children by using them as a negative example.
Sometimes you learn how to treat other people.

I think it is okay to keep your distance.
Reconciling or making up is not necessarily a good or wonderful thing.

There are times when you just cannot understand each other, empathize, or feel gratitude.

And that is fine.

Because they are a parent.
Because you are a married couple.
Because they are a boss.

I don't think you need to categorize things like that.

I think there is also a lesson in 'letting go'.

How did you internalize it within yourself?
It is not about endurance, but perhaps more like the moment you let go?

If you have such episodes, please share them.

Conversely, episodes where you encountered a wonderful incarnation of Buddha and are using that person as a role model are also, of course, very welcome‼️

Through this project, I hope that by reading your articles, experiencing them vicariously, touching upon worlds I don't know, and empathizing, we can reach new realizations and deeper insights.

I would be happy if many people could apply.

The application period is from today until 11:59 PM on Saturday, March 18th.

Please add the hashtag "#IncarnationOfBuddhaEpisode" and paste the link to this article into your post. Please participate with a
free article. I plan to compile the articles collected from this call for entries at a later date and include them in a magazine.

If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask in the comments section or elsewhere.

You may be busy with work, housework, or life changes as the end of the fiscal year approaches, but I hope this project can serve as some kind of catalyst for you.

Thank you in advance.💖

Thank you for reading until the end.😊

Thank you for the happiness.💖
I am happy to be able to do Project Part 2.🥰

Inner peace to you.💕
Shukapon🐼