Zen Dialogues

Reflections from Japan's Buddhist Traditions

Questions for people who turned around and became monks

Nice to meet you, I'm starting to have feelings that I can't digest on my own. I hope you can answer my questions when you have time. The other day, when I introduced Hasunoha to my relatives, saying, “There is a site where monks can consult,” I thought that my relatives muttered “there are...

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Will I never win the lottery?

As the title says. It's often said that if you don't buy a lottery ticket, you won't win, but even if you do, you definitely won't win, right? My husband said that even if I bought a lottery ticket, I would never win. The person in question is the manager and it's Sakura... So even if you...

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I regret my son's name

I regret the name of my 8-month-old son. I started worrying when I was 3 months old, and my head is full of names every day. It's a name I had so much trouble with, but others told me I couldn't read it, and they said it was a difficult kanji... When I looked up my son's name on the internet,...

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It would be nice if the world disappeared

Astronomy says that the Earth will last 5 billion years. In other words, the society and living things that exist today will all be gone. It becomes worthless. Painful things happen every day in the world. Deny that, this world is fun! Even so, the Earth will disappear. There are so...

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About temples

Please tell me a lot about temples. When I discussed the same content several times on this site, I was told, “Don't worry about it and go listen to the sermon.” Honestly, I'm always carrying a small child, and I haven't had the courage to take a child who cries and screams when there are...

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Buddha's teachings

The monks taught by the Buddha Do you think it's all right? It's not very detailed Buddhism is pretty misogynistic about women Seems like religion. As I told the Emperor and the Elders, there are nine evil laws against women. What does a cloud do with nine. First, women become stinky and...

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It looks like we're going to have an affair tonight.

Nice to meet you. Let me talk to you about my weaknesses. Women other than their spouse seem attractive. I think I probably love women from the bottom of my heart. Even though I thought I had to study for the future, it didn't last long, and before I knew it, I picked up my cell phone and...

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About my life span

I'm sorry I took your time to ask a question. It seems that an acquaintance unlawfully told me to tell my fortune from someone who is inspired or capable of spiritual vision. Then, tell me about me “Die prematurely” It seems that they were told they were “likely to die prematurely.” When...

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Are religion or denomination that important?

I don't find importance in denomination labeling; rather, I often feel adverse effects. (800 characters long.) I was taught by a pastor before. “Christianity is closely related to the Jodo sect. There are even researchers who doubt the possibility that they dared to spread it by converting...

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Is it OK for me to receive answers from other people

Thank you very much for your continued support. I gratefully read the answers I received for myself on Hasunoha, but I also gratefully read the answers from others who are troubled like me. So I suddenly thought, is it OK to superimpose answers from other people on my own? That's it. I...

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A son who wants to become a monk

Nice to meet you, This is a consultation about my son who is a high school student. My dream for the future is to become a monk I don't have much details Studying sutras and things related to Buddhism Do you do detailed research or make your own Buddhist altar every day? upon I work...

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Why can't humans comprehend without training?

I would like to ask you a question. My name is Harusora. I am impressed by the idea of Zen, and I live my daily life with zazen training in mind. While understanding in theory from many books and stories, “I see, enlightenment is like this,” monks, as you know, are not something that can be...

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Is working as a monk a worthwhile life?

I was hesitant because I thought it was a rude question for the monk, but I still want to ask it, so I asked I will. I heard that Buddha preached impermanence and said that life is worthless, but my monk Is the position of san a worthwhile life? I'm meditating now personally While I was...

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Differences in the world after death depending on the denomination

Thank you so much for all your wisdom as always. I have a question about Buddhism today, so I'm sorry for the question. There are many denominations, even if you say Buddhism in one word, Immediately after death, he became a Buddha and went to paradise. They are judged by the denomination...

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It's an embarrassing story

I have a wife and a wife, so I made a girlfriend. This is what is called a double affair. We've been dating for almost 2 years now. I met her recently We do the line very often with each other right after we met, but after about 2 days after we met, it seemed like people had completely changed,...

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　Hasunoha for the first time in 3 years

When I visited after a long absence, it was still a nice place. I had doubts about raising children and how to live 3 years ago Hasunoha answered so many questions warmly. Time for one person suddenly Remembering, I stopped by again. Looking back while reading my own questions and answers...

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afterlife

It's a consultation. I'm 15 now, and recently I often feel anxious about what will happen after death. I'm also watching other people's consultations, If it becomes nothing, I'm scared, and I'm alone at night It makes me cry. It seems strange to me when I think that I will forget, lose...

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Regrets about the name

As for my daughter's name, apart from her current name, she originally had a strong desire to give her during pregnancy. *The current name and original candidate name are as described in the profile. However, when I proposed the original candidate name to my husband, I was told that I wanted...

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I was attracted to my son's kindergarten officer

Thank you for your support. Next year, I took on the role of kindergarten headquarters officer for 1 year. Of course, I plan to work as hard as I can. However, I always stumble when it comes to socializing, and I'm afraid I'll get along well with the members. I'm the only one who...

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What are my memories until now when I passed away...

I'm indebted to you. Since my husband passed away, every day has been a day where I can't help but see this Hasunoha. After death, I lost all my memories, and being reborn again was painful, lonely, and scary. I want to stay with my family now and be together in the rest of the world. I...

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