Zen Dialogues

Reflections from Japan's Buddhist Traditions

Number of ancestors review

According to one sermon, my parents are 2, their parents are 4, my great-grandparents are 8... 16--32-64----128, and if it was 16 generations ago, I calculated 65,536 people 100 generations ago, then it became 1,267,650,600,228,229,401,496,703,205,376 people! No matter how many Earths there are...

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If you want to reduce progressive suffering

I received advice that Buddhism is about trying to live by devising ways to live a happy and happy life within the specs you were born with. I can't enjoy it. Also, plus, suffering continues permanently because of that spec. They also include suffering over values, for...

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My monk warned me to be careful about my boyfriend.

I went to the memorial service for my grandfather's 7th anniversary today. The monk was my uncle's high school classmate, and since my grandfather passed away, he has been coming every time for memorial services. When the monk comes home today, he says, “Be careful.” I was told, what!? When...

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Even if I study Buddhism, I can't have any personality. What is a good way to develop personality?

I would like to ask you a question, my name is Harusora. As the title suggests, even if I study Buddhism, I can't have any personality, and I'm even disgusted with my shallow self. I have been studying Buddhism for about 4 to 5 years, such as pilgrimages (visiting Shikoku and various...

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What kind of monk do you think a good monk is?

My father, who is the chief priest of a temple of the Nichiren sect, died suddenly, and my eldest son, who is still in high school, decided to practice ascetic practices to take over the temple, but people around him told me that he must become a good monk. a good monk? What kind of monk would be...

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In my free time

How do monks spend their free time?

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I'm worried about the monk's life.

The image of me is reciting sutras at a monk's funeral, practicing in front of the Buddha, doing waterfall work, and zazen meditation. Do you do this every day? 1. Do monks exercise? 2. Do monks purr in their spare time? 3. Do monks do shopping at supermarkets, convenience stores, etc.? 4....

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In order to be able to believe in the existence of the Pure Land and Amitabha Buddha...

I think there are many monks who sincerely believe in the existence of the Pure Land. I think the concept of the Pure Land itself is centered around the Jodo religion (Jodo sect, Jodo Shinshu, etc.), but how did the priests of the Jodo religion come to believe in the existence of the Pure Land...

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A promise you have to die when you're born

Hi I've asked questions about “fear of death” several times. Since then, I've read philosophy books myself and looked up religion, the occult, brain science, neuroscience, etc., but I've become increasingly unsure about the ego, consciousness, and memory. I'm most afraid of dying and...

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I want to die

Thank you so much for answering my questions last time. Right now, I feel alone with no one around me to rely on, and I don't see any point in living alone. Also, I don't think I can help anyone even if I'm alive. I'm not interested in anything. There is a feeling that I'm just lethargic and...

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Do monks study other religions too?

Just an accidental question. It's not an urgent question, so I'd be happy if you could answer it even when you take a quick look! ① Do monks study Buddhism surprisingly other religions? ② What do you think about other religions? I would be happy if you could tell me ⭐️

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How to decide on a job

I'm currently job hunting, but I still don't know what job I should get. I was job-hunting last year too, but I decided on a company simply because it was local for no reason. There is a lot of information, such as jobs I can continue for the rest of my life, jobs I think suits me, and jobs...

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About Buddha's way of life

I have no knowledge, so please correct any misunderstandings. Also, it's not that Buddhism is malicious; it's a simple question, so please tell me. I think Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, abandoned his wife and children at one point and went on a journey to explore the truth and attained the...

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Anguish

Does worry indicate greed? Self-interest? If that's the case, do “I want to be useful to others” and “I want to be kind” also include desire? It's often called a state of nothlessness, but does that mean a heart that doesn't imagine anything is selfless? Until now, I have lived with a strong...

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When do you think it's a good time to commit suicide

It's a middle 3 girl I'm sorry that I've asked this question so many times. I'm thinking about suicide, but I'm at a loss about the timing. Personally, I think I'll die if my impulsive desire to die is uncontrollable, but I thought timing was also important I go to a private school with an...

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causal retaliation for offspring?

Hello. As I studied Buddhism, various things I had misunderstood until now became clear, and now, for example, I am now only a little bit convinced by selflessness. I've calmed down quite a bit, but I'm actually worried about causal retaliation. Please let me know when you have free...

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perishing

I've been in a management position since spring of this year. Since it's a woman's workplace, there are a lot of things to worry about, so it's difficult. Women in particular have large mood swings that day, and so do bosses. I haven't understood the translation and have been here for half a...

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I want to die.

I wanted to die, I wanted to disappear, and there were moments where I thought so many times until now. But I don't have that kind of courage, and I've been thinking that if I have that kind of courage, I'll do my best now. I lost my younger brother in a traffic accident 3 years ago, and when I...

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Why do monk clothes look so hot

Monks, thank you for your hard work during the Obon festival. Even so, the fact that the monk's monk's uniform is layered even in the heat makes it hard to look at. As for the colors (depending on the denomination), they are all dark colors such as black or purple. I sincerely respect monks...

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What is a married couple?

I've had an affair twice in the past. The first time I was dating my husband, I still had feelings left, and we had a physical relationship once. After getting married for the second time, it was once with someone I met on SNS due to the stress of living with my husband and raising children....

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