Zen Dialogues

Reflections from Japan's Buddhist Traditions

If you are treated kindly, you will fall in love right away.

It's a romance consultation, but if you're kind to a man, you'll fall in love right away. I'm hungry for love, or rather, I'm happy to be cared for, and even more! It's going to be like that. The other person talks to me and the conversation is exciting, and they listen intently to my story,...

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Why does the amount of offerings vary from temple to temple?

Thank you for your support. The other day, I successfully completed my father's funeral. This is the Jodo Shinshu. I had a few questions, so I'll ask you a question. I'm sorry if my lack of study led to rude me. When we had a funeral meeting, I asked the temple directly how much the...

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Does “the meaning of life” have meaning

Enlightenment such as “Let's search for the meaning of life” is often being raised, but what is the meaning of the purpose of life discovered in this way? On Earth (this world), which will eventually disappear, we will die in over 100 years no matter what, and it makes me think that even if we...

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About naming

I recently gave birth to a child. As for the name, I don't even regret it, but am I really glad I chose this name? I have that thought, and I've been thinking about it all day long. I want to enjoy the cute season, but I can't get that out of my head and search the internet to see if there...

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Control your worries.

My name is Konpeito, and I have consulted with you before. Receiving answers to my concerns made me feel a little lighter. Thank you so much. And I'd like to ask you another question. I would like you to tell me how to control my greed and worries. I've looked at various sites, and I...

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The meaning of living

From a scientific point of view, there is no meaning of life, and it seems that living organisms live to leave offspring, and the fact that they have left offspring and evolution are just results and have no purpose. It seems that there is no ultimate will or purpose in the universe. Then the...

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My parents are toxic and I've been putting up with it since I was a child

My parents are still alive and well, and both of them are over 80. I don't want to go to my parents' graves. I want an unrelated Buddha. Are there any bad things about being part of Muenbutsu, or are there any disadvantages in the afterlife? If so, would it be better to reluctantly go into...

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Please tell me the meaning of worshiping Buddha.

Please tell me the meaning of worshiping Buddha. For example, even if you work hard to worship the Buddha and pray for success, Just like you won't pass if you don't study at all, Even if you worship the Buddha in order to make a request, that is, to fulfill your own interests and...

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I want you to let me die

Last time, I asked a question that was completely out of context. I'm sorry. I am currently in my second year of graduate school. My family had misfortune last winter, and I was struck by a sense of helplessness due to the reflection of actively working hard on job hunting, and my research was...

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Fuss about vegetarianism

Thank you very much for your last response. Thank you again. Recently, there has been an increase in the number of Japanese vegetarians who only eat vegetables, but I have always been worried about vegetarianism. If you have allergies and can't eat it due to religion, I can understand...

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Can I do a memorial service even if I'm like this

This is the person I asked the question before. It's been almost a year since my child was stillborn. The child's tomb and Buddhist altar have been built, and they are also asking for a memorial service for the first anniversary of his death. We are also planning to bury the bones in graves at...

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I regret what I did in the old days

I looked at my friend's SNS during the year-end and New Year holidays, and it reminded me of when I was a student. Specifically, they made fun of or made a fool of their words and actions. About 4 years ago, I remembered the same thing, felt terrible regrets, and became depressed. I feel like...

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I'm not motivated to work, I'm struggling

I'm indebted to you. I became a nurse from working age to being a nurse, but I was unable to work and left my job early (1 to 3 years of work) repeatedly for 19 years. I was overwhelmed by painful and sad feelings, and I wasn't able to take concrete measures. Even now, my actions (self-learning,...

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libido

I'm sorry for your busy schedule, but I would be happy if you could consult with me. Shamefully, it's a matter of sexual desire. I wonder if my sexual desire is strong when I'm with the boyfriend I'm in a relationship with I really want to have sexual intercourse. I'm embarrassed to ask...

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Is it painful to be with my mother, are parents disrespectful

My mom and I live together, and it's very difficult. If you have a slightly cold attitude, they are told that they are bad people, that they don't remember being raised that way, and that if they get into an argument, they immediately go out and break up the relationship. Normally, I think they...

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I'm getting scared.

It was posted on the internet that all women are going to hell, but are all women going to hell? I was scared, so I asked a question.

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I want to go but I can't go 1 week

Last year, despite all the twists and turns, I completed my father's funeral and the 49th memorial service. This year is my first anniversary, but I got carried away just by exchanging LINE with my brother, and I was rejected because I didn't have to come. When I told them that the date and time...

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Please tell me how to have a heart to shake off past regrets

This is the person I talked about before that I had regrets about raising children. I was told that I'm obsessed with the past and don't look at the present. In order to act positively about what we can do in the future, I would like to be able to see and accept the children who are there now...

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Even though they went out of their way to answer it.

As always, I'm worried. People don't switch between people due to their own stubbornness I don't like it. I wonder if this part is salt-compatible. Even now, there are many responses that are so cold that it becomes difficult at work. So, once I said I was quitting, they scolded me because...

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I'm wondering if I should go to the farewell party for club activities.

The reason I'm at a loss is that I've been a hub for club activities since last year. Last year, I was evaluated by my senior and appointed as a department manager, and since I was appointed as a department manager, I managed club activities, etc., but I became a department manager even though...

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