Zen Dialogues

Reflections from Japan's Buddhist Traditions

Can Buddhists pray to the gods at the shrine?

　I'm always indebted to you. I've been in a relationship for close to 15 years There is a shrine. However, two years ago, I received the commandment and officially became a Buddhist disciple. I like this shrine, but is there no problem even if I pray? When Buddhists pray to gods of other...

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Religion and dangerous goods are similar. Where are you going, religion?

　I'm always indebted to you. The other day, here, “At the temple, to me I had a discussion about “The Scary Wife Who Just Says This and That.” The continuation of it It's going to be like this, but recently, I've been thinking about it. “Religion and dangerous goods are similar” Observing...

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Even though I'm a Buddhist, I like bizarre things. Stress doesn't go away even with Nembutsu

I'm always indebted to you. Titlin is a punishment Sorry about that. Go to the temple, dedicate 100 flavors, protect the monks... I was saved by a smile. ✳ ︎ Nembutsu when I'm angry or when I'm in self-loathing I can't. The reason is because it's embarrassing. But I like drawing...

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From Teba Tadahin. About the idea that “Buddha is a man.”

I'm always indebted to you. There is a Nichiren sect temple near the hospital I go to It's there. I was curious, I took the plunge. Teraba-san and the chief priest were all friendly, The hall was also neatly maintained. Let me read the Kankyo Sutra that was there I received it,...

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Is red halfway dress bad...?

I'm always indebted to you. First, I'll report it. I'm leaving the hospital today. Do your devotion for us To everyone involved in the hospital who will give it to us May the Buddha bless you. well... Should I wear a red halfway dress Isn't there one? I enjoy Noh as a hobby, When I...

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What is one of the six haramitsu, “humiliation”?

　I'm always indebted to you. What kind of act is an act of humiliation? According to dictionaries and Buddhist scriptures, There is a saying “to endure even when things are hard.” Even if this is dangerous, for example, so-called irregularity An act that could lead to a situation, sudden...

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The work of the Jodo sect. What about wooden fish during the time of Dharani?

I'm always indebted to you. We are in the Jodo sect, but when working, Amida Nyorai, Kondrani, Do you include mantras such as the Fudo Myoo Jikujutsu, and wooden fish during Dharani? If I were to put it in, would it still be a backing? I would appreciate it if you could tell me. ...

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I look stinky.

It's not like everyone around me says it, but it looks stinky. It smells like animals even when you don't keep living creatures, and it smells fishy even though you don't store trash. Maybe it's just filthy, but even when I took a bath with my friend, I couldn't get rid of the smell. Maybe...

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Reports/Consultations → Things You Can Do for a Good Departure

Thank you so much for your kind words about my decisions and circumstances associated with my mother's support. Please forgive me just one more time. ◎ Will carrying out my relics without waiting for 49 days prevent me from being isolated from my parents' house → becoming a Buddha? ◎ If...

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How to deal with a mind that has become distorted during the growth process

By asking questions here, we often come to a solution, and I'm thankful for that. We look forward to working with you again. In my previous question, I discussed that although I'm happy now, it becomes difficult when I think back to my old parents. In connection with that, there are things...

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How to live after losing my mother

Thank you for this opportunity to consult with us. I am now 22 years old, and my mother died by suicide. Even now, I don't understand why, and I'm in a strong sense of loss and confusion. Even if you know in your head that “you have no choice but to live,” No matter what kind of happiness...

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I can't forget my past fears

Thank you so much for your kind answers about my sister before. Thanks to you, my sister and I are doing well. What I'm going to talk about this time is how to deal with past fears. I would be happy if you could tell me how to think about getting away from this fear. We got married 5 years...

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Parents' conflict over naturalization and change of surname

I'm half time during the day. Recently, the situation between Japan and China is bad, so there is talk within the family about my father becoming naturalized and changing his surname to a Japanese name. My mother seems to want my father to naturalize and change my last name before I and my sister...

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How to have real regrets and remorse

What kind of things are regrets and remorse in the true sense of the word? I have committed many sins in the past. However, even if I remember that event, I paralyze my brain by watching videos on my smartphone in an attempt to forget it right away. There were times when it became difficult to...

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The company's synchronicity and the atmosphere became rough

I'm a new member of society who started working this spring. Recently, my relationship with a co-worker at work isn't going well. That synchrist (A) and I chatted a lot, but from one point on, A only spoke ill of the other synch. I myself didn't have any bad feelings about that other...

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How long does patience last

We have discussed it before. My husband has been recuperating at home since he became ill. I feel that selfish statements and actions have decreased, probably because we've talked so many times. I started my part-time job this spring, and the people at the company loved it, and I feel a sense...

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I want to get away from the values I was planted with.

How should we live within this world structure created based on selfish desires, originally divided to share one? No matter how clean you try to live, every time you buy a chocolate bar or a piece of clothing, your life crosses the ocean and is transformed into a source of suffering for...

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The self-loathing loop is painful

I'm currently absent from school due to depression. I take supplements, medicine, and Chinese medicine every day, and even so, there are frequent times when self-loathing and self-blame come back to life, and once I get in there, I can't get out of that loop, and the energy in my heart and head...

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How to determine if your behavior is on your own axis

I don't know what my axis is. I'm currently changing jobs for the purpose of “becoming a full-time employee” and “living where I want to live.” Thanks to you, I was interviewed by several companies, and I was excited to get close to the possibility that my dream would come true, but my sense...

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It's Hard to Watch My Mother Suffer

Nice to meet you. It's a poor sentence, but I'd like you to discuss it, thank you My mother has been breaking her ribs since the other day, and I don't feel well every day As I see my mother, who is more energetic than before, I'm worried, “Why should I raise it,” but I can't help but worry...

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