Zen Dialogues

Reflections from Japan's Buddhist Traditions

I want to die I want to change my feelings

I don't want to live in shame unless I'm in a state of public recognition. Family members are like that too. However, I feel that painful things are very painful, and I can't do what anyone can do. I feel easier when I die. I don't want to cause trouble to my mother or older brother, and I...

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The words and actions of a husband whose heart rests his late wife are painful

I remarried a man I met on the app about 2 years ago. I have a history of divorce, and my husband is remarried after losing his wife to cancer. My husband's life seems to be centered around a Buddhist altar and tomb where one of his deceased wives entered, and I am tormented by a sense of...

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How to deal with work

It's been 5 years since I came to my current job. I have a personality that wants to do everything efficiently and in a snappy manner. Even after finishing one job, as soon as my hands were free, I was entrusted with various tasks, and my personal work did not proceed as expected. I have...

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How to think about the future

Good evening, I had a discussion with a friend before. I was able to make peace with that kid! I became a high school student this spring. The high school I attend puts a lot of effort into going on to higher education. However, I haven't decided on my future dreams or what I want to...

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How to support a mother who lost her grandmother

The other day, I lost my grandmother, who lives in her hometown. Living apart, I kept in touch as much as possible because I wanted to support my mother by listening to her talk about her nursing after my grandmother was hospitalized. My grandmother passed away about 2 weeks after visiting her...

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About the commandment of immortality

　Hello. Sorry for asking such a rude question before. I would like to ask the question again here. I'm considering becoming a self-defense officer as my future career path. This is because I thought there were many opportunities to be useful to society, such as disaster dispatch and national...

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A question about the state of mind that led to nirvana.

My name is Ginrin. Thank you for your support. According to Buddhist books, nirvana is a state where the mind is not moved by anything, and one can always keep one's mind at peace in an impermanent world. Does this mean that Buddha, who has reached nirvana, doesn't share his joy with people...

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A son suspected of having a developmental disability

I have an only son who is 5 years old. My son from my point of view as a parent It's a solid thing, think carefully for yourself, I think he's a judgmental, kind, and smart kid. There are still places where they are spoiled, There is a reason for everything, There are a lot of them...

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Why do we have to be alive?

Once upon a time, it became a story about the view of life and death in Japanese classes, and the teacher said, “There is no absolute denial about saying you shouldn't die.” I talked about that. I was strangely convinced by the story at that time, and I couldn't get rid of the thought that...

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I'm afraid of my parents

　Good evening. My home environment is rough. Even now, my mother is screaming in a progressive manner. My parents are very bad, and they fight every day and I'm scared. I'm about to go crazy. This is how it all began. My mother apparently had an affair before I was born. Perhaps...

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Not popular

They are stalked and maltreated by unknown men. I really don't like that, and I'm afraid of men. Please tell me the secret to being popular with men.

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I've killed an animal.

About 10 years ago, while my husband's parents were living together, my father-in-law started keeping indoor dogs. I had a 2 year old daughter at the time, and she had a baby in her stomach. Environmentally, I didn't want to keep animals indoors, but my husband was away alone, and I couldn't say...

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An invincible person

The Kawasaki Noborito massacre is very heartbreaking. My heart hurts and I'm so sad. The culprit has nothing to lose They are also called “invincible people.” The future of Japan, invincible people I think there will be more and more. Against invincible people, ordinary citizens and...

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How to aim for Buddhism

It's the life you've been given, but it's limited. Is it possible to get away from this world and aim for Buddhism?

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Please tell me.

Do you really think heaven and hell exist? When I get home, I only think about suicide.

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thank you very much!

I was able to meet a boyfriend who takes good care of me now after listening to my many concerns here! There were a lot of sad things in the past, but I think they all happened to meet people now. I'm really happy right now because I'm so kind and sincere to myself. It really conveys that...

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Is there one?

Ghost ghost bad things happen in unlucky years Does it really exist?

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From ten years ago

Time cannot be taken back, and I regret it when I wish I had noticed this sooner. The same goes for shopping. Even though there are more advanced ones later... I'm starting to worry when cars, motorcycles, etc. with good performance are sold later. I'm selling my current car. I'm at a loss with...

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Buddhism

Does Buddhism teach that people suffer because they think about this and that there is no suffering if they don't think about anything as a solution?

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I fell in love with the co-founder.

While taking a leave of absence from university, I proceeded with my business alone for a year and a half, and started a student business this year. There is a woman in the same circle who asked for a one-off job when starting a company. That person was attracted to his own vision and the...

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