The profound wisdom of Tanabata: A day to return to the self we desire

🌟 The true meaning of Tanabata

"Tanabata is not a day for making wishes come true. It is actually a day for returning to the "self that can make wishes."

Are you a little surprised to hear this?

For a long time, we have been thinking of Tanabata as "A day to make a wish" has become familiar to us.

However, Tanabata actually has a much deeper meaning hidden within it.

it is,Before you seek anything from the outside world, first realize what you truly desire deep within your heart.That is it.

In Buddhism, this is called "returning to inner wisdom."

✨ The universal law hidden in the number 7

🔮 Why is 7 special?

July 7, 2020- Take a look at this beautiful sequence of numbers.

It's as if the universe is sending us a special message.

The number 7 has been said to represent "completion" and "harmony" since ancient times.

🌈 Seven in Nature

• Seven colors of the rainbow
• The seven notes of the scale
• 7 days a week

🧘 Buddhist 7

• Shippo(Seven treasures revered in Buddhism)
• seven pillars(Seven ways to improve your mind)
• Seventh Anniversary(A turning point in the growth of the soul)

These are no coincidences! The rhythm of the universe and the rhythm of our hearts resonate through the number 7.

⭐ What the Big Dipper can teach us

🌌 The stars are out, the light is within

⭐The Big Dipper shining in the night sky⭐

Ancient people saw these seven stars as a guide for life.

In Buddhism, the Big Dipper isMyoken BodhisattvaHe is revered as " and is said to control people's destiny and direction.

But the important thing here is not to rely on the stars.

By looking up at the stars, you can awaken theInner Compass" This means realizing that...

・Big Dipper Mantra　On Makasiriei Sowaka(Om Maka-siriei Svaha)

🌟 What is Myoken Bosatsu?

・"Medicine BuddhaIt can be considered an incarnation ofRecovery from illness(eye diseaseTreatment ofMyoken" = Excellent eyesight)

My favoriteMedicine BuddhaSo I'll give you a little more detail.

Medicine Buddha Basic Mantra　On Corocoro Sendari Masago Sowaka(Om Huru-huru Candali Matangi Svaha)

📿 Reading tips

• on：The fundamental sound of the universe
• Rolling: Represents rotation and change
• Sendari: Another name for Yakushi Nyorai
• Matouginosa: Great power
• Sowaka: Fulfillment/Completion

・The mantra of Yakushi Nyoraiteeth,Recovery from illnessandHealth PromotionIt is said to be particularly effective for

・It is most important to chant with all your heart..

・"Abe no Seimei" is also believed to have believed inHokushin faith(North Star worship) As an onmyojiStar-reading expertTherefore, he is the guardian deity of the stars.Myoken BodhisattvateethProfessional necessitiesIt was. Based on the Big DipperAstronomical ObservationandastrologyThe main business isMyoken BodhisattvaFaith inTechnology improvementandInspiration DevelopmentIt was directly connected to

・Myoken Bodhisattva Mantra　On Sochirishta Sowaka(Om Socialist Svaha)

Basic meaning

Myoken Bodhisattvateeth,A Buddhist bodhisattva who deified the Big Dipper and the North Star.is.

"Myoken"teeth"See with superior vision” and represents the wisdom to see through the truth of the universe.

Main features

🌌 Star Bodhisattva

• Big DipperandPolarisGoverns
• The being that governs the stars in the night sky
• Symbolizes order and harmony in the universe

🧭 God of direction and guidance

• of life Signpost Show
• Leading you from confusion to the right path
• Destiny and directionGoverns

🛡️ Protection and protection

• Avoid disasterThere is power
• especially nautical safetyGuardian of
• Recovery from illnessPrayer target

Faith in Japan

🏯 History

• Heian periodThe faith spreads from
• samuraiEspecially revered by
• ChibaFamous as the guardian deity of

🏛️ Famous temples and shrines

• Chiba Shrine(Chiba Prefecture)
• Chichibu Shrine(Saitama Prefecture)
• Nose Myoken(Osaka Prefecture)

Appearance of Myoken Bodhisattva

👑 Common expressions

• turtleorsnakeStanding on top ofGenbu・turtleandsnakeStanding on the combined beast ofGuardian of the NorthSymbol of
• swordorNyoi Jewelhave
• Star CrownOften suffers from
• military commanderSuch a brave figure

Modern meaning

🌟 Inner Compass

• Instead of relying on external stars
• The direction in my heartNotice
• Inner WisdomA guide to

🧘 Meditation Object

• Looking up at the Big Dipper
• the direction of my lifeStaring at
• Oneness with the UniverseFeel

Relationship with Tanabata

Myoken BodhisattvaBig DipperTo govern this, on the night of Tanabata!

• By looking up at the starsInner GuidanceGet
• Direction in LifeReexamining
• Cosmic WisdomConnect with

In this way,Myoken Bodhisattvais not just a star god,The "inner star" in our heartsThey are there to make you aware of this.

🌟 The 7 meanings of the Big Dipper

1. Hagun Star - The courage to let go of the old self
2. Wu Qu Star - Strength to face difficulties
3. Star of Conscience – The will to walk the right path
4. bunkyoku star - Humility to continue learning
5. Rokusonsei - Gratitude for what has been given
6. Kyomon Star - The heart that values human connections
7. greedy star – Openness to new possibilities

These are not external star powers, but the seven lights that are inherently present within your heart.

🔗 The connection between the visible and the invisible

🧬 Bridging the gap between science and the heart

Astronomy teaches us that the starlight we see was emitted many years, even decades, ago.

In other words, the starry sky you are looking at at this moment is actuallypast" That's it.

But our hearts that receive that light arenow"

In Buddhism, this mysterious relationship is calledGood luck"It is called "

It teaches that all things are connected by invisible threads and that they all affect each other..

🧠 Modern psychological understanding

• The act of looking up at the stars activates the brain'sDefault Mode Network"
• This is the area of the brain involved in self-reflection and creativity.
• In other words,Gazing at the stars naturally leads us to turn inwardIt is

🌙 Dialogue with the inner universe

🪐 The Resonance of the Microcosm and the Macrocosm

In Buddhism,Everything right away, everything right away"There is a teaching that says, "

It means that all is in one and one is in all..

Our minds are in fact a universe.

• 🌟 Constellation of Joy
• 🌟 Constellation of Sadness
• 🌟 Constellation of Wrath
• 🌟 Love Constellation
• 🌟 Constellation of Fear
• 🌟 Constellation of Hope
• 🌟 Gratitude Constellation

All of this shines in balance.

🧘‍♀️ Practical introspection

🌠 Tanabata Night Meditation

1. Sit in a quiet place and take seven deep breaths.
2. In my mind, I reflect on today
3. Notice which of the seven emotions (joy, sadness, anger, love, fear, hope, gratitude) you feel most strongly.
4. Don't deny those feelings,So that's how it was" and accept
5. lastly,"I am living in this moment right now"Thank you"

💫 Qualitative change in wishes

🔄 From outward desire to inward awareness

This difference is huge.

💡 For example

• "I want to be rich"→"May you realize how rich you already are"
• "I want a boyfriend"→"May you realize that you have the power to love"
• "I want to be healthy"→"May we recognize the miracle of being alive today."

🎌 Wisdom rooted in Japanese culture

🎋 The Aesthetics of Ma

In Japanese culture,"between" We have an aesthetic sense that values the space between music, architecture, and conversation.

Tanabata is the same.Write your wish!between"Looking up at the stars"between" and don't think about anything "between"

It is in this space that true awareness is born.

🌸 Harmony with the seasons

Tanabata is a summer event.growthIt is the season of "Yang" and also a time of transition from the height of Yang to Yin.

By looking inward during this time, we can harmonize with the rhythm of nature and promote spiritual growth..

🌟 Practical Wisdom

✨ 7 things you can do starting today

1. 7 Morning Breaths

When you wake up, lie in bed and take seven deep breaths and be grateful for today.

2. Find 7 Good Things

Identify and remember seven small positive things each day

3. Seven Minutes of Silence

Set aside 7 minutes of mindless time each day

4. Seven Emotions Check

Before you go to sleep at night, think back on the seven emotions you felt today.

5. Seven Gratitudes

Before going to bed, recite the seven things you are grateful for in your mind.

6. 7-Step Walking Meditation

When you walk outside, pay attention to how your feet feel every seven steps.

7. Rewriting Seven Wishes

Once a month, rewrite your wish from "I want to be..." to "I hope I can realize that I am..."

🌠 For this special Tanabata

July 7, 2020, on this special night with three sevens in a row, I have a recommendation for you.

🎋 Before writing your tanzaku

Sit quietly, place your hand on your chest, and feel your heart beat. This beat is proof that you are alive.

✍️ When writing a wish

Try writing it in the form of, "I hope I can realize that I am..."

🌌 When you look up at the stars

While looking at the stars outside, say to yourself:
"In me too, a star shines"

🎋 Time to make a wish

As you tie the paper strips to the bamboo, recite the following in your mind:
"This wish has already come true"

💖 Lastly

Tanabata is not a day to cast wishes into the sky.
It is the day to realize the true desires deep in your heart and return to the "self that you desire.".

When the stars of the universe and the stars of our hearts become one, when knowledge of astronomy resonates with the wisdom of Buddhism, when Japanese aesthetics and modern psychology are fused together, we will be able to truly experience the power of the universe.Wish" You can encounter ".

On this special night of three sevens, may the Big Dipper shine gently and powerfully in your heart.

After you have written down your wish, look up at the sky and whisper to yourself:

"Thank you. I am already a man of hope."

At that moment, you become the most beautiful and shining star in the night sky..

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