Zen Dialogues

Reflections from Japan's Buddhist Traditions

Is playing with a character that imitates God a punishment?

Good evening. I'm sending you a message asking you to listen to my story. [Overview] In a game where characters with traditional Shinto and Buddha motifs appear, they have a serious psychological conflict with the act of attacking them and getting points. [Specific situation] I've...

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How to move in fear

I'm currently studying CG to get into games at a vocational school. I can't beat my fear right now. I'm afraid of job hunting. Aiming for this type of job is simply a narrow gate, and it seems that it is an employment ice age due to recent improvements in technology and the...

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How to distract yourself from suffering in living hell

Nice to meet you. I'm a single woman in my 30s. I don't have any friends. Workplace relationships aren't going well either. I have repeated over and over in my life that even if I get a good impression on someone I'm involved with for a moment, they always end up being disliked at the...

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It's hard being a member of society

I'm a 21-year-old job hunting student in my 3rd year of college. I'm working hard on job hunting in my own way, but I don't have any hope for “society” or “the future.” As I proceeded with job hunting, I often thought deeply about myself, but I feel very afraid of not being able to find what I...

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mothers

My mom passed away 4 years ago. Recently, I suddenly remembered that I couldn't do anything for my mom. I wonder what I was able to do to my mother because I only spent my mother's money and didn't give her presents easily. There was a time when I went out with my mom one day and left my...

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I wonder if I will perish if I don't have any virtue

We are now at an age where we can reach the 60th birthday. I'm thankful to be able to do work where I can make use of my expertise, but in the past, I was forced to work as a full-time employee due to restructuring, and I've already been unable to return to my original position for over 10 years....

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A life like a scum ruining one's own life

I am human waste. It's like a scum wandering at the bottom. I'm a man who has ruined my life on my own. It's rubbish. I'm wandering around the bottom of my life without taking advantage of the opportunities my parents gave me or the opportunities I grabbed myself, my income was low, I...

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Do children choose their own mother to be born?

I often hear people involved in the spiritual world and psychics say, “All children are born by choosing their own mother before they are born.” I've seen even a monk who has been appearing a lot in the media recently talking on his channel, saying, “Children are born by choosing their own...

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What is the meaning of a life with no hope and only pain?

I don't see any hope in life. Even if you just live without expecting anything, it costs money. Labor for that purpose is necessary, and suffering such as exploitation occurs. If life has no meaning and living is just a loss, wouldn't it be more reasonable to die?

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I'm not a good kid

Even if you look back With myself being a good kid Otherwise, the difference between myself is too bad It's painful. I'm not a good kid They made people cry, cheated on them, betrayed loved ones, and stole their parents' money. There were also a lot of painful things. There were times when...

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Does “eternal love” exist

There is a person whose feelings have come through and we have decided to go out with. The days are still short, but I've been dreaming about this happening for a long time, and every day is filled with happy feelings. On the other hand, should we say that, or why should we say it, I'm...

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I'm worried that I might have run over someone

Hello. It's been a bit difficult lately, and I wanted someone to listen to it, so I asked for it. Recently, while driving a car, when the distance between pedestrians and cyclists gets closer, it doesn't feel like a collision or make a flashy sound, “Huh? I may have run over the person...

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Third year of college, I don't know what I need to do

I'm currently in my 3rd year of college and have recently started job hunting. But I haven't been able to get serious about it yet. There are publishing and TV stations as industries I'm interested in, but it's not clear whether it's something I really want to do or what I want to do there....

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About the direction of my life

I've always been closed in my heart until now. That means the love partner is a foreigner. The reason I remember myself was a half-celebrity who appeared on an educational program when I was in kindergarten. There was an electric shock. Since then, I've always had a vague longing for...

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How to deal with a mind that has become distorted during the growth process

By asking questions here, we often come to a solution, and I'm thankful for that. We look forward to working with you again. In my previous question, I discussed that although I'm happy now, it becomes difficult when I think back to my old parents. In connection with that, there are things...

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Can Buddhists pray to the gods at the shrine?

　I'm always indebted to you. I've been in a relationship for close to 15 years There is a shrine. However, two years ago, I received the commandment and officially became a Buddhist disciple. I like this shrine, but is there no problem even if I pray? When Buddhists pray to gods of other...

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Religion and dangerous goods are similar. Where are you going, religion?

　I'm always indebted to you. The other day, here, “At the temple, to me I had a discussion about “The Scary Wife Who Just Says This and That.” The continuation of it It's going to be like this, but recently, I've been thinking about it. “Religion and dangerous goods are similar” Observing...

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Even though I'm a Buddhist, I like bizarre things. Stress doesn't go away even with Nembutsu

I'm always indebted to you. Titlin is a punishment Sorry about that. Go to the temple, dedicate 100 flavors, protect the monks... I was saved by a smile. ✳ ︎ Nembutsu when I'm angry or when I'm in self-loathing I can't. The reason is because it's embarrassing. But I like drawing...

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From Teba Tadahin. About the idea that “Buddha is a man.”

I'm always indebted to you. There is a Nichiren sect temple near the hospital I go to It's there. I was curious, I took the plunge. Teraba-san and the chief priest were all friendly, The hall was also neatly maintained. Let me read the Kankyo Sutra that was there I received it,...

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Is red halfway dress bad...?

I'm always indebted to you. First, I'll report it. I'm leaving the hospital today. Do your devotion for us To everyone involved in the hospital who will give it to us May the Buddha bless you. well... Should I wear a red halfway dress Isn't there one? I enjoy Noh as a hobby, When I...

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