Zen Dialogues

Reflections from Japan's Buddhist Traditions

I want to die a series of hardships

I'm always indebted to you. Hard times have overlapped over the past six months, and I'm exhausted. It overlaps with past consultations, but please listen to the progress. Neighbors who are against the company harassed him and became hypersensitive to chemical substances due to...

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I'm worried about whether it's better to break up with my boyfriend

I'd like to discuss the boyfriend I'm in a relationship with. It's been 10 months since we started dating. I'm one year older, but I fell in love with the conversation because they were compassionate, listened to me during difficult times and were kind, and my hobbies matched. The...

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Why aren't humans equal?

There are things I think about on a regular basis. Why aren't humans equal? That's it. A person who was born into a rich family and never had trouble with money for the rest of his life. A person who is blessed with good looks by nature and has no concerns about appearance. People who are...

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What is the Pure Land

I'm indebted to you. As for the question about the Pure Land Shinshu, the Pure Land is interpreted as the world after death, but it seems that there are people who interpret it as not the world after death. The Jodo Shinshu sect's teachings are based on this “pure land,” so if you don't...

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[Maybe you're uncomfortable...] What are some things to keep in mind after that?

　I'm always indebted to you. I've decided. After all, I'll clean up the graves. So, the flow of grave seeding, then, choosing a trader, etc. Please tell me what to look out for. The size of the tomb. ・Memorial tower (remains for 2 people, all adults) ・Tomb A (remains for 4 people, all...

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How to tell others when you want them to do this

Thank you for always taking the time to consult with us. I would like to ask you a question this time too. Thank you for your support. I'm very, very bad at telling others that I don't like it or want them to do this to me. If it's a real stranger or someone you know, there's no need to...

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Do we have to forget the teachings of Buddhism?

(From the editorial department, this question has been partially changed according to the terms of use) I have a man I met 13 years ago. We both had divorce experiences, but we were drawn to him, who was kind and cheerful, and we began to live together. His house is a “branch of a certain...

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I mean nurturing humans.

I know it's a growing process, but I'm worried about my 13-year-old (middle 1) son's rebellious period. Anyway, I don't study at all. There are no submissions, test studies, or home study. So, my grades are only going down, but I don't have to worry about it. I was also loud and careful...

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mums

It's been a while. Thank you for your support. It just happened, but I wasn't able to fall asleep until I was in a state where I could sleep, but I could clearly hear the child's voice “mom” in my ear. I woke up right away, but no one was there. There is a child I've turned to Mizuko in the...

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Heart Sutra

Please tell me the meaning of the Heart Sutra and the meaning of chanting the Heart Sutra to Buddhist altars, etc.

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I'm considering a divorce from my husband who has repeatedly been in debt

We've been married for 12 years. I don't have children. Three years ago, I learned that my husband lost about 20 million yen in stock trading and was also in debt of about 2 million yen. I paid off that debt from my savings. I strongly told my husband that it wouldn't be a second time and...

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I just want you to listen

Hi Just being able to listen to my heart is helpful by itself I'm having a happy day even though it's going through hard times right now It used to be a terrible life I've always wanted death Search for an easy way to die there is no easy way to die It was hard not to die if you didn't...

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I don't understand the value of my existence

Nice to meet you. I'm a woman in my 30s. I'm currently isolated from my family, and I don't have any friends or lovers. I don't even get used to it at work, and I don't even have anyone to chat with, let alone people I'm on good terms with. Therefore, like every night, “is my existence worth...

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About organizing your personal affairs before you die

I think I'm going to die. Please tell me about problems left behind by dead people. If I were told everything, that's all.

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Is it OK to work

There were mistakes in my past, and the details are described in My Worries. I was able to consult with you at Hasunoha during this self-restraint period, and I understood what I should do, I am supporting organizations that support those who have suffered damage, such as those who have been...

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About how to handle incense sticks

Each denomination has a different way of handling incense sticks, but why and how was that decided? There are things like folding and laying it down, standing up 3, folding both, etc., but what is the meaning of that?

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A new name

In recent years, there are signs of Buddhist altars and tombs that were rare in the past. Buddhist altars are probably “closed eyes memorial service,” “closed door memorial service,” etc., but how do you say graves? I can only think of something like “Closed Mausoleum Memorial Service.” Please...

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Can't anyone help me

I had a discussion about my son who had gone far away a long time ago. That made me mentally crazy. Every day is painful and it's like hell, hurting myself and crying... But I also have a younger daughter, and I'm barely doing work and housework due to the economy. However, it was so painful...

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Can the feelings of those who are alive be conveyed to those who have died

　Thank you very much for your answers the other day, Mr. Urakami Osho and Mr. Nakamura Osho. I appreciate your words, but I didn't think he would be so lonely without him. The two of them told me it was good for me to give the sutras, and I felt saved. However, the other day, when I told the...

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I just changed jobs, but I want to quit

I got a job in retail after college. After working for a year and a half, there were more days off on Saturdays and Sundays, and the number of days off increased, and I was inexperienced and changed to a technical job because I wanted to somehow acquire skills from now. (currently 3 months) But...

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