Zen Dialogues

Reflections from Japan's Buddhist Traditions

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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I want to learn Buddhism.

Hello. The other day, I was asked for a consultation about disease acceptance. From the day I received the answers, I also read other people's consultations, and I felt that the Buddhist teachings of living “here and now” and cutting off the delusions and worries created with my own head (this...

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Become a specimen (2)

Last time, in “Becoming a Specimen,” we talked about organ transplantation, and the answers were divided between supporters and opponents. After reading the book you recommended, I decided to take a while to share my opinions and intentions again... By the way, before that, could you tell me a...

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About male schoolers' sexual desires

Good evening. I'm a very average male high school student living in Tokyo. I've been going to a boys' school since middle school, and now I'm in 1st year of high school. This is my first post, but what I really want to listen to this time is about sex. I don't think so myself, probably because...

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Can I burn incense at night?

Thank you for always teaching me about Buddhism. I had a concern about memorial service manners, and I wanted to ask the monk. If you don't mind, please let me know when you have free time. When I returned home, I first raised incense sticks in front of the Buddhist altar and put my hands...

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About the “no ignorance, no ignorance...” part of the Heart Sutra

Hello. From the previous question, “no ignorance, no ignorance, no death, no age death” by the Heart Sutra I'm still curious about that part, so I'll ask you a question. It is said that this part mentions the twelve lucky signs, What is my own rough summary of the twelve lucky...

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Nembutsu

Does chanting nembutsu once guarantee paradise after death? Does just chanting mean you have attained enlightenment? It doesn't change anything when I chant it, but is it possible to say that I was saved by this?

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educations

Nice to meet you, A child was born the other day. How should we educate children to be good people?

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I was very hurt by the answers

My beloved cats passed away in quick succession before, and I hit Hasunoha with my heart. I received some heart-saving answers, but I also received answers that made my heart break. I don't know the meaning of mourning, so those kids end up like monster cats, Cats are bad animals and have...

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Why did you choose Buddhism?

In this world where there are various ideas other than Buddhism, why did the monks choose Buddhism? I'm guessing that there were triggers such as “because my parents' house happened to be a temple” or “I went to the Buddha with the intention of abandoning my mother,” but what is the reason why...

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