Zen Dialogues

Reflections from Japan's Buddhist Traditions

About where graves are located

Please tell me about where graves are located. My husband's parents' house is the tomb of his ancestors Not on the temple grounds, From my house to a large open area in the neighborhood, Set up graves for each household I'm burying the ashes. So, when you go to that place, there are many...

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About parents' blessings and filial piety.

I would like to ask all the monks. According to Buddhist teachings, it is said that “you must take good care of your parents” and “it is important to reward them for being raised.” However, children suffering from “child abuse” and “abandonment of childcare,” which have occurred frequently...

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I want to die

Last time I asked a question I was told that the purpose of life is something you can find later, but in the end, I couldn't find it You might think that since you're still young, there's no way you can find them that fast, but I want a reason why I'm alive now That's because I treat...

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wisdom

If I walk in a Buddhist way, won't it be painful?

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I don't understand my faith in Amida anymore

It's hard to live, and I'm worried that Amida would save me somehow. But the salvation that Amida promised is salvation after death, not in this life. So when I look up at Amida's face when I look up, I think “I want to be saved now without saying after death...” They say that there is no...

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What is a monk's wife

I have a relationship with a monk and I'm in a relationship. I'm attracted to his personality, but I'd like to get married in the future. However, I think faith is definitely lacking for me when thinking about marriage. There were graves and Buddhist altars at my parents' house, but both...

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Can ordinary people attain enlightenment?

It's not a serious issue and I'm concerned about it, but thank you for your questions. Is it possible to attain enlightenment even if you haven't joined the Buddhist sect or practiced ascetic practices? Due to circumstances in my family environment, I have been living a lonely life for almost...

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What is enlightenment?

I believe in Christianity. I've been lonely since I was 12, and my parents gave up on me, I've been sending you days of alcohol and corruption. When I was around 22, there was a turning point, and I stayed in the mountains and started praying to Shinto and Buddha. After that, I had a strange...

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Why are there multiple types of Buddha?

The model for Nyorai is Buddha. As I learned in class, are there multiple types of Buddha even though there is only one Buddha in this world? There is also Buddha Buddha inside, and my head is confused. Can you tell me about it?

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Non-self-opinion (selflessness theory) and opinion

I would like to know the difference between non-self theory (selflessness theory) and the Buddha's denied opinion Causal theory may also be involved, but I see that “living things occur due to relationships.” And I think that view is basically “in line with the Buddhist view” However, I think...

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About reincarnation

　The first thing I saw in an introduction to Buddhism was that “the purpose of Buddhism is freedom from reincarnation.” Reincarnation is believed in foreign Buddhism, but that story is rarely told in Japanese Buddhism. I'd like to know why. This is because it is the most important matter...

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Kramer

The other day, they were furious and yelled at something that was not in line with their own intentions, and they sat in a place that interfered with business in the store until the owner came, and even when the owner came, they ranted and yelled, and there were so many terrible...

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　Buddhism is not a religion

　There was an article in the newspaper report dated December 5 that Einstein's letter was auctioned off and successfully bid at a high price. The letter showed a negative view of religion against God. Buddhism does not have a god, so it can be said that it is not a religion. The basis...

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Other religions

Why is there so much religion in this world called “I Am the Truth”? Also, where can you tell the difference between a fake and a real one? Can humans recognize absolute truth?

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What is love in Buddhism

I'm indebted to you. I thought the Christian idea of “the love of God the Father” in the book was wonderful. Is there a similar way of thinking in Buddhism? I don't think it's something to convert casually, so First, I'd like to know if Buddhism has similar ideas.

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Relationship with parents

I grew up being abused by my parents during my childhood, such as violence and abuse. My mother interfered too much because she didn't want me to fail, and I grew up constantly being told that I wouldn't raise her unless it was the path I wanted. Now I'm a working person and living alone, and...

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Number of ancestors review

According to one sermon, my parents are 2, their parents are 4, my great-grandparents are 8... 16--32-64----128, and if it was 16 generations ago, I calculated 65,536 people 100 generations ago, then it became 1,267,650,600,228,229,401,496,703,205,376 people! No matter how many Earths there are...

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If you want to reduce progressive suffering

I received advice that Buddhism is about trying to live by devising ways to live a happy and happy life within the specs you were born with. I can't enjoy it. Also, plus, suffering continues permanently because of that spec. They also include suffering over values, for...

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My monk warned me to be careful about my boyfriend.

I went to the memorial service for my grandfather's 7th anniversary today. The monk was my uncle's high school classmate, and since my grandfather passed away, he has been coming every time for memorial services. When the monk comes home today, he says, “Be careful.” I was told, what!? When...

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Even if I study Buddhism, I can't have any personality. What is a good way to develop personality?

I would like to ask you a question, my name is Harusora. As the title suggests, even if I study Buddhism, I can't have any personality, and I'm even disgusted with my shallow self. I have been studying Buddhism for about 4 to 5 years, such as pilgrimages (visiting Shikoku and various...

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