Zen Dialogues

Reflections from Japan's Buddhist Traditions

Please tell me various things

My dad died of cancer last month My mother is irreligious and she really hates Buddhism However, the funeral was held in the Buddhist style I think it's probably public body The funeral was held in the Jodo sect because of my mother's wishes and said it was the cheapest denomination It...

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My friends since I was young have changed.

I have had close friends of the same sex since I was a kid. In the past, she had an honest and kind personality, but that changed as she became an adult. First, the number of people speaking ill of people has increased. When we meet, we only talk bad about people at work and other...

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I can't take the first step out of fear.

I'm worried about work. My boss asked me if I was interested in getting a higher post than I am now. However, the amount of work will naturally increase, and we have to lead business negotiations. (Until now, I have basically not been involved in business negotiations.) I can't even talk...

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I don't know who the “god” or “Buddha” I believe in is

Nice to meet you. I don't know if I can speak well, but... Recently, I didn't know where my thoughts were, so I wanted people to listen to my story, so I posted it. First, in particular, what religion am I, or whatever, I don't belong to a specific religion. However, while searching for...

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I don't like myself speaking ill of people

Do monks speak ill of people or complain about them? In my selfish imagination, I think most people don't say it. Naturally, it is frustrating when there is dissatisfaction with people or unreasonable events. If you don't let go of that frustration, you'll think about it forever. So, even...

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Do we need to cheat too?

I've taught my kids to be honest and make an effort. Therefore, our children are often used or used as springboards by people who cheat. Is it better to teach my child who is now a high school student how to cheat a little bit? I'm also happy to see them making an effort foolishly and...

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What should I do to laugh? (long)

Nice to meet you, my name is Itsuki. The question remains in the title, but first I'll talk about the circumstances. I've always been told that I'm “expressionless” since I was young. When I was a kid, I didn't really understand the meaning even when I was warned by my parents, but I tried...

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It's about the monk

Good morning If you look at monk profiles, there are people with hair and those without hair. What's the difference? Is it like training? Maybe they're trying to ask something very rude? Thank you for your support

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I'm in a relationship with someone with a mental illness

Hello. There is something I would like to discuss and I will post it. Right now, I'm dating someone I don't like. I was strongly approached by my partner, saying that they really liked me. They were reliable people who could easily talk about things they couldn't talk about with other people,...

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Buddhism is scary.

After taking a Buddhism class at university, I began to think that Buddhism was a very scary teaching. Isn't Buddhism a scary teaching?

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What if...

For example, if an American soldier who has traveled back in time since the war era killed an ordinary person who cosplayed as a Japanese soldier, can that American soldier be blamed?

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I'm starting to hate men...

Both my high school and the university I'm attending now are girls' schools. So I didn't have many opportunities to get involved with men, and I gradually started to dislike men. I have 2 older brothers, and since they are so far apart, there is almost no conversation, and in the case of my...

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Have there been any events that have drastically changed your way of thinking and values?

I quickly lose sight of myself with a little bit of denial. Even if your partner doesn't have that intention, such as someone who gently points it out, it makes you feel like you're being branded as bad. It's weak when hit. I would like to change that it would be difficult if it stayed like...

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You are possessed by two spirits...

I'm very worried, thank you for your support. The mom, who we started talking for a bit at the children's preschool, suddenly became friendly, and we were invited to the house so much that we had no time to take a distance, and began bringing sweets and vegetables to the house. It's also rude...

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Social media

Hello. Nice to meet you. I'm a 4th year college student in job hunting. Recently, I fell to the company of my first choice, and I lost all motivation. Looking back on the past, I think I've thought about everything in the public eye and made choices, such as honor students, high schools,...

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I have a question for the noble monk.

What is life? Also, if there is anything you can talk about about the mysteries of the universe, I'd like you to say it.

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Hondo

Can I enter the main hall freely? Is it OK if I just stay for a few hours tonight

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It's already... the limit

everybody Thank you so much for everything so far. Give advice that people who commit suicide are not penalized in the afterlife I received it from many people. I managed to do it day by day, but my body doesn't listen to me anymore. It's progressing day by day. Being alive right now...

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What is salvation?

What does salvation mean in Japanese Buddhism? I'm often spoken to by the chief priest of a temple who goes to visit graves Even if it becomes a topic of trouble, everyone is in pain at all, so it's just a matter of talking about giving up I've never felt refreshed. Is life counseling itself...

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It's about Christmas.

I have a girlfriend that I've been dating for almost a year. They are older, are currently working adults, and are good-looking and charming, so they seem to be popular without colored glasses. And this year is our first Christmas together. However, I was told the other day that “we will...

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