Zen Dialogues

Reflections from Japan's Buddhist Traditions

About the memorial service

Why are there no memorial services in the Jodo Shinshu sect? There seem to be various opinions, such as “because the memorial service is self-reliant” and “because all those who died passed away in paradise and there is no need to do memorial services,” etc., but which one is true?

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Which temple would a monk like to visit?

The question is as the title says. Even recommended temples you've actually visited are fine. Temples are quiet, aren't they? Even when there are people around, I feel at ease as if I am alone. I'm weak against sound, light, and smell, so I prefer quiet places. There is also a part where I...

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I can't stop playing with men

I wonder if it's okay to leave it like this We would like to hear your feedback and would like to discuss it. I'm a monk's wife, but I can't stop playing with men. Use online dating to get to know each other, Basically, relationships are with one person, It's a situation where there are...

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Can pregnant women go to the funeral?

My mother-in-law has passed away, and a funeral will be held. There is a family member who is pregnant, and it seems that they will attend the funeral. I remember hearing from my relatives a long time ago that pregnant women should refrain from attending funerals, and when I looked it up on...

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I want to live well without being caught up by illness

I'm in the hospital due to a mental illness. Illness is a mental conflict that manifests itself in the body, and I have been struggling for over 15 years. My current symptoms are abdominal pain that has continued for over 1 month. There are no physical abnormalities during the...

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haven't you been able to attain Buddhism...

It's a similar post to the previous one, but it's been 5 months since my husband passed away I cry every day and there isn't a day when I don't shed tears People say that if you meddle with others every day, you won't be able to attain Buddhism, and that it will get in the way of ascetic...

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I felt fear of death for the first time due to an unexpected accident

I had an unexpected accident in December of this year. It's an injury to the left ring finger. On Wednesday night last week, I happened to hit my left hand in a cut groove in a tomato can, causing massive bleeding, and I hurriedly went to the emergency treatment at night. At that time, the doctor...

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Dating a monk

Is it difficult to date a monk?

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Please tell me how to have a heart for the rest of my life.

Thank you for your support. I'm a 43 year old housewife with no kids. I was recently told that I am suspected of having mild Asperger's. People around me other than my husband said, “It's probably a day off even though I don't have children. Why aren't you working?” It is often said. I think...

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What is meditating like?

What kind of state is meditation? Is it different from enlightenment? How can I become meditated?

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A relationship

I've had a lot of relationships in my life until now I have met and broken up with many people and have had many breakups. I have no regrets in my life, such as graduation or divorce. I think that's because our current relationship is wonderful and important. I was very interested in Todaiji in...

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I want to calm my thoughts

When watching news and comments related to it on TV, the internet, etc., various impressions and opinions may come to mind. It would be nice if that were all, but there are times when you refute comments on the internet in your head, create imaginary enemies thinking that there are people saying...

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I can't find the meaning of being alive.

I'm still NEET and withdrawn in my 20s. Even though I thought I had to get out of this situation, I was lazy and my head was heavy, I had no idea where to start, and I just got into trouble with my family and lost my energy at all. I felt depressed because they only cursed, and when I asked them...

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If I move

I have a question, thank you. I use incense sticks and recite sutras on Buddhist altars in the morning and at night. However, when I get a job, I'm thinking about leaving my hometown, If that happens, you won't be able to raise incense sticks and recite sutras on the Buddhist altar as...

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suicides

I self-destructed, and I feel like I've lost consciousness. I heard that death means the ego, the body called oneself, released into the natural world and becomes empty, but I felt like that. I can't fall asleep. I've heard that sleep is important, but it's hard to fall asleep. My sleep is poor....

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Is it OK for the eldest son to stay like this

I've also had several consultations. It's still about my eldest son. I'm watching my eldest son, who lives lazily every day at everyone's address. I don't go to prep school for a whole week, I don't study at home at all, and I'm either playing or sleeping. The level of effort is fundamentally...

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Buddhism and the god of mourning

In Shinto, there is something called a god of mourning, but in Buddhism, is there Buddha nature in things?

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I'm sorry for “kappa shrimp ◯.”

The monk is busy Hasunoha's Question & Answer is also crowded A guy like me asks me questions over and over Monks are getting busier Somehow it may seem like a vicious cycle, and it also comes to mind Curb your “greed”! You might think If so, why not set a limit on...

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Modern high priest

Nice to meet you I like Buddhism, and I read books by Buddhist scholars and books written by my grandfather. It's different from my parents' denomination, but I like the Jodo sect and admire Honen Shonin. I would like to ask you a question, are there still high priests today? It does not...

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I want to fix my own distortions.

I grew up in a family full of violence and abuse since I was a child. My mother yelled hysterically, threw things up to her emotions, and hit me when she was grabbed by the chest. I'm unhappy because of you! I used to say that a lot when I was in a bad mood. My father gently hugged me and wiped...

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