Zen Dialogues

Reflections from Japan's Buddhist Traditions

I've been making all the wrong choices

It's a turning point in my life, and in the midst of being forced to make various choices, I always chose the path of failure. It's no one's fault or anything, and even though it's all a path I chose myself, they only take bad lottery I wonder if it's a characteristic I was born...

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What should I do to motivate my mind

When I was betrayed, I was convinced that if my former husband and son were happy, I would go in a good direction, and I thought I would do my best, too, I couldn't see the truth about the behavior of the guy I had been dating recently, I didn't know when he was trying to deceive him, I didn't...

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I'm struggling with my past with a monk

Due to mental pain, I broke up with the monk I was engaged to, and I am still suffering from resentment with nowhere to go. The reason we met was that they saved me when I was suffering from a deep wound. When I met him, he was really kind, and I thought he was like a Buddha. Living at home, I...

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About the “Jodo Sect” and the “Shingon Sect”

Also, thank you for your support. My husband and I have no successors, so Of the “tree burial with permanent memorial service” in the temple grounds The tour has begun. The candidates were narrowed down to two Both are prestigious temples, and I like them both Really, I'm seriously...

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Is the Heart Sutra meaningless in the Jodo Shinshu sect?

It was only recently that I became interested in Buddhism. There was such a painful event, and when I almost became depressed, I happened to watch a program explaining the Heart Sutra on TV, and my heart felt so much lighter. By the way, my family is a member of the Jodo Shinshu sect, and...

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Is he suitable for marriage?

I have a male friend that I made from 2.3 years ago to about 7 years ago, and why don't we go out with that person on the premise of marriage in the future? It is said. We are in a relationship where we can clearly talk about each other's hobbies, values, a sense of security like a family, and...

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I like the Hokke Sutra, but Nembutsu

I became interested in Buddhism because I read an explanation of Buddhism and the Lotus Sutra in a book by a rakugo storyteller Kane. I had supported the Mahayana non-Buddhism theory until then, but reading this person's book changed my mind 180 degrees. However, strangely enough, I didn't...

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Taking care of my mother became stupid

Excuse me for the long post. Every time my mom talks about me to others, it only seems like she's speaking ill of me. From when we originally lived together, they only complained about the housework I did, so I often dared to abandon them. (I was doing basic housework) “I would be depressed if...

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I can't do anything like a human being

I'm indebted to you. I was quite shocked and left feeling overwhelmed, so I asked you to listen to the story and ask for a consultation. First, the seminar isn't right for me. I'm majoring in history, but I feel like I don't have enough ability to do history. There are people who can't exercise...

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I'm troubled by my college son's failure due to his sweetness

This is my son who has been in college for 3 years and lives alone and is doing his best by cooking for himself, doing sports, and strength training. It's like forgetting my house keys at home and contacting me by phone at 23:00 at night and entrusting the solution, something often happens, and...

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The workplace is difficult

I'm worried about a colleague at work. The waves of emotions are intense on a regular basis, and aren't they out of line with common sense? I often do that kind of behavior. For example, when I tell them that I've made a mistake at work, they cry on the spot, and people around me, including...

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Is it wrong to love someone like this?

Nice to meet you. I've had a crush on someone for over ten years. I was self-employed, had a strong sense of self, and had financial and mental leeway... it was a person I admired at the time. Over the next few years, the distance gradually shortened, and I was even told by that person...

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I was dumped when my body wasn't compatible

I'm shocked to be told that they want to break up because their bodies aren't compatible, and I'd like to discuss it with you if you want to change your mind somehow. As for the circumstances, I was surprised to be called out to the place where I was walking about a month ago, but the...

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I decided to live with my mom's boyfriend

Thank you very much for watching. About a month ago, my mother introduced me to an old man I am currently dating (my mother). We've been dating for 2 months. That's fine, but the problem is that they decided to live together a few days later. An old man I met a few days ago lives in this...

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Marital wrestling issues and customs for women

Hello. They are married in their 40s and have 2 high school children. The family is on good terms, and although they are busy every day, I think they are living a happy life. Meanwhile, as the title suggests, I've been struggling with husband-derived wrestling issues since about 10 years ago....

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How to think it doesn't matter

I want to be able to think that everything “doesn't matter.” There are times when I am really concerned about the words and actions of others and how they are viewed by others. Every time I do that, it becomes painful, and I may not be able to touch anything else. However, there are some...

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My mind is not stable.

Since my marriage broke up 3 years ago, I have become a humble self and have lived unstable days suffering from depression. I've stopped taking medicine for depression now and my physical condition has stabilized, and my interpersonal skills have dropped quite a bit because it's hard to speak...

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[Urgent] Crossroads, tomorrow is the time to make a decision

I am currently working as a temporary employee. I am grateful for the calm and warm treatment at my place of work. On the other hand, I myself worked while worrying for a long period of time because I wanted to do a job that I felt was worth studying even more. The company I just happened to...

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Is the desire for knowledge an affliction

I'm a university student studying humanities disciplines. Since I woke up to the fun of studying when I was in high school, I have dedicated all my time to studying until now, leaving it up to my own desire for knowledge. Above all, I am devoting my time to Western philosophy, Islamic studies,...

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About the case where water accumulates in the urn

My father passed away, and it was decided that his ashes would be buried on the occasion of the first anniversary of his death. While doing a lot of research, I found many things with the content “when burial in a tomb, condensation forms inside the urn and water accumulates to the fullest”...

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