Zen Dialogues

Reflections from Japan's Buddhist Traditions

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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About being at home

Hello ♪ I had a serious illness last year, wandered between life and death, and miraculously returned to this world I was lucky enough to be blessed with a Buddhist connection from that experience Right now, while searching for a way to become a monk I'm living every day One year passed...

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I feel like I'm creating a fake self.

I think my good point is that I can use my mind. For example, I lend a hand to an elderly person in need, or if I go to a supermarket and there is a different product in the place where tofu is placed, even though it's not for people, I leave that product in its original location. There may also...

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I'm afraid of hell and death again

Hello. Last time, too, I had a discussion about being afraid of hell. Well, after the last time, I was relieved for a while, thinking that I had no choice but to do Nanmu Amida Buddha of the Jodo Shinshu sect and go to the Pure Land of Paradise. However, there is no doubt about the tip of his...

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Isn't trying to attain enlightenment itself an affliction?

I received words from various monks, saying that zazen meditation is an infinite merit, and that it itself is a Buddha. It's good to start when zazen is one way to attain enlightenment, but suddenly, a question like the one in the title came up. If obsession with enlightenment is distress, then...

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As a monk, I lack a sense of conscience

Our Jodo sect monk is currently a 30-year-old deputy chief priest. I would like to sort out my feelings, or rather a religious consultation. What do all the great virtues think about their own faith? As for myself, even though I'm in the position of a monk, I don't fully believe in the...

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Why shouldn't we commit suicide

Why shouldn't you commit suicide?

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Fear of someone listening to my conversation

I met a friend from my school days after a long time. A lot of conversation was exciting, and we talked a lot while moving around the city. I talked about my recent kids and my kid's school (parents, etc.), but I came home and said, “What should I do if someone I know is actually behind me...

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It's hard for me to leave my job repeatedly for a short period of time

I'm currently 27 years old. Since I graduated from university, I have retired twice as a full-time employee, both in about half a year. I continued to work long hours at the first company, and I got sick and retired. After that, I worked as a freelancer for about 1 year and got a job at a...

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I want to study Buddhism.

How is it common to learn Buddhism? I've read dozens of books, but with words alone, I don't really feel like I've learned Buddhism. I want to incorporate Buddhism into my life. I've been to a temple and heard the Dharma, but other than that, I don't know how to get involved with...

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Is there divine punishment?

I have something to worry about. It's about my husband's father-in-law. My parents-in-law are divorced, and my husband followed my mother-in-law when I was a kid. I have a younger brother with a severe disability, and my husband seems to have taken the place of his father. Even though he's still...

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Is this world a form of causal retaliation?

I left the company due to depression. I was harassed at work and it was really painful. I'm still wondering why this happened, and whether it was my fault. Even if it's my fault, I don't know where to fix it. It makes me feel hopeless that I don't fit into this world or that I shouldn't have...

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It's hard being ignored by my husband

Even after my husband became addicted to the streaming app, even when I talked to him, the fact that there was a reply without looking at all was ignored once every few times. The chat within the stream seems to be fun, and even though I'm having a conversation with a smile on the internet, I'm...

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About what constitutes “I”

I've heard the term Five Pillars. Even if these elements make up “me,” where does the power to link these as “mine” come from? For example, it's the power to make anything personal, such as “my thoughts,” “my senses,” and “my body.” Of course, I think it can also be said that it's because of...

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Is it general employment or employment for people with disabilities

Thank you for always being there. I've talked to you before, but please let me talk about my developmental disability (Asperger's syndrome). About 1 year has passed since I was diagnosed with a developmental disability (Asperger's syndrome). After the previous consultation, I discussed it...

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Is it OK to wait for a married guy with an age difference

I'm in my 20s and he's married in my 40s. I was pressured by my former boss and it's been about a year since we started a relationship. Currently, his family is in a state of collapse, and he only goes home to sleep. We meet about 3 to 4 times a week, and we meet when we have time. They have...

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I can't sleep

Once I stopped taking the prescribed stabilizers and sleep inducers, I almost couldn't sleep. Please tell me how to sleep without medication.

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