Zen Dialogues

Reflections from Japan's Buddhist Traditions

war, fear of death

Nice to meet you. My name is Yamato. I have a feeling that I'm afraid of dying. Also, I'm caught up in a certain delusion. The place where I live is going to be attacked by a nuclear missile from North Korea. The world is being driven by an invisible force, and we can't help but feel...

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The child suddenly has a fever after visiting graves

Hello. Today, I, my son, my parents, my sister, and my niece went to visit my parents' graves. My grandparents are sleeping in the grave, and they go there about three times a year. I thanked my son for passing kindergarten and told them to take care of my daughter and parents, who tend to get...

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My heart hurts the whole time

We have discussed it before. After that, my husband left home and lives outside of the prefecture, which is very far away. I work to earn living expenses, and I take care of housework, childcare, and other things about my elderly parents and fields all by myself. My heart hurts the whole time,...

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To live by killing anger

This is my first time asking a question. I currently live at my parents' house, and my mother and sister are passionate. There are times when I get unreasonable attacks from my mother and sister, but I can see that if even I get emotional or refute it, it gets out of control and the family...

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I overlooked my pet

I lost my beloved pet hamster 3 days ago I knew that multiple organs, starting with the heart, were bad a few months ago, and they were getting weaker little by little I was bedridden about a week before I passed away, had no food, drink, or excretion from 3 days before, and was in a state of...

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What should I have done

After getting married, I thought that if I could have children, I would naturally want them. A year after getting married, the couple discussed that infertility treatment was difficult and that they would be happy if they had children, but that was fine even if they weren't there. I myself was...

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Can't weak people live?

I think I'm a weak person. You can't compete with scary people, etc., and there are so many cases where you lose money by using too much care. They try to avoid conflict no matter what. It makes me wonder if that's OK, but I'm worried about whether this kind of person will survive. What does...

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About enlightenment

It is said that enlightenment is moving away from the three major human desires (appetite, desire to sleep, sexual desire). Buddha is said to have awoken, but I think the Buddha probably just realized that he realized that he couldn't do this. In other words, there are various Buddhist...

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I have a question about the death penalty system.

At a symposium on the death penalty system held by the Japan Federation of Bar Associations (Nichibenren) in Fukui City on the 6th,” Mr. Setouchi said, “It is difficult for humans to decide human sins. It's shameful that Japan still continues (the death penalty system),” he pointed out. “Killing...

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I can't sleep at night because I'm afraid of dying

Thank you for reading, sorry if the category is different. I'm afraid of dying. “Death” is a completely unknown world, so I am filled with fear. Losing one's existence is painful depending on how one dies. The more I think about it, the more confused my head becomes and I hate it. At night,...

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Don't die theory

My wife, who has been developing depression for 10 years, recently said “I want to die.” I'm saying that. I said, “I want you to be with me. Right now, even if I haven't been able to do anything yet, I'm just calling out repeatedly,” but the current situation is that it doesn't reach my heart...

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germophilia

I'm always indebted to you. There is something that surprised me It seems that Yoshihiro took good care of fleas and lice in his own pocket. Also, despite the fact that very dirty matter flows through the Ganges River in India It seems that they are bathing in the river without any...

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About his unforgivable words

The other day, my boyfriend came to my house to say hello about living together. I had a friendly conversation with my parents, had a meal together, and it was a fun time. However, when that greeting was over and the two of them were alone, I couldn't get his words out of my heart. They called...

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What is the world after death and spirit

When I was in elementary school, I probably had a psychic experience at a hotel near USJ in Osaka. Since then, I still believe in the existence of spirits, but I personally believe that both can be proven by science. It is often said in the public and scientific world that spirits and the...

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Human

You protect yourself. Everyone is the cutest themselves. A person's misfortune is said behind the scenes, the taste of honey. It's a mass of ego, humans. I hate humans. Do you believe it?

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About people who have failed or made mistakes

I've asked this question before, but when I make mistakes or mistakes, I don't forgive myself, and I strangle myself or punch me in the head. The word “remorse” came up in response at that time. Even when I reflect on it, there are many mistakes and failures in my daily life and work, and I end...

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I took over the temple, but I don't want to do any more

I am single in my late 30s and am the chief priest of a local rural temple. Originally, I had disposable jobs such as part-time jobs and contracts, but due to various things, I wasn't good at socializing with people, etc., so I couldn't get any of them. At that time, my parents, who are the...

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There are so many things I want to do.

I am currently working as a financial and insurance foreign employee. I thought there was no need to post this kind of trouble, but I'm afraid I'll post it. Originally, I liked Japanese history and culture, so I went on to the Department of History in the Faculty of Letters at university and...

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I don't know my life guidelines

I'm really messed up and selfish, but I'm aware that it's disrespectful to everyone who has been struggling for the past year and is doing their best to live. From an objective point of view, I grew up very blessed with a family environment, financial aspects, and relationships. People around me...

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Ex-girlfriend who cheated on her just by using it

She had an affair with a doctor in her 30s after being in a relationship for 4 years since high school. I was faintly aware that I wasn't attractive and that my values didn't match, but even so, I made an effort. However, in the end, she broke up by telling false lies and using only her own...

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