Zen Dialogues

Reflections from Japan's Buddhist Traditions

Characteristics of trustworthy and unreliable people

When it comes to choosing people such as friends, lovers, and hires, I think “trust” and “trust” are important things. Judging by appearance or gestures is not good, but I think people who cannot be trusted or trusted have certain characteristics. Incidentally, I ・People who don't listen to...

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do you recommend Dare?

Recommended men is an abbreviation for “the most recommended member,” and it means the most recommended member (members you particularly like, members you support) in an idol group. It seems that it is... So I have a question. Please tell me the “monk” that monks recommend the most. Those...

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How to find a mentor

I was asked the question “How to become a monk” the other day. This is Maruko. As you answered, I would like to find someone to mentor. So, I'd like to ask you a question, how did you find your mentor? I've heard a few stories about monks during zazen meditation, etc., but I can only think of...

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Smartphone apps recommended by monks

I always enjoy watching Hasunoha and always ask questions. The other day, I had a chance to talk with a monk at a wake. When I asked about the schedule for the 49th, the monk... quickly took his smartphone out of his bag! It was a little bit other than that. Something was different from the...

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About daily work

Thank you for always answering all my questions. The first anniversary of my mother's death is now 1 month later, and things have calmed down a bit. Thank you very much. I have taken a leave of absence due to illness, and since I have time, I work for my parents, grandparents, and ancestors...

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Please tell me if there are any recommendations in the booklet distributed to the first Bon parishioners!

Everyone at hasunoha is always indebted to us. I'm Namutaro, a monk of the Jodo sect. August will soon be celebrated, and every year at this time of year, first Bon parishioners ask, “How should I decorate for Obon?” I get questions like this. So, I'm thinking of handing out Obon...

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About your ancestors

This is my first time asking a question. The other day, I attended an acquaintance's funeral and heard the monk's story. I was moved by the fact that it was a good story that stuck in my heart, but suddenly one question came up. The monk said, “We will be reincarnated repeatedly until the 49th,...

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I want to get rid of the feeling of jealousy. I want to make it lighter.

I'm asking a question for the first time. If I listen to Buddhism over and over again, will my feelings of jealousy decrease if I look at myself? Humans are the ones who get jealous, and isn't it okay to keep it that way? I also feel like it's going to be said, I think I'm usually a person...

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I'm worried about whether we can get back together.

I got married when I was 18 years old due to x2. As a result of discussions, the children were raised at my husband's house, and they remarried when they were 26, but every time they had a fight, they received violence and got divorced because they were unbearable. Soon after that, I met my...

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What happens when you die

Will it be painful to die, will it be easier, or will it depend on how that person lives?

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Daughter's death

They answered it twice, and when it became painful, I reread it. They're the second daughter, but they don't talk much about her older sister, and they don't even put their hands together. I'm in 5th grade. They are crying at the hospital, and they don't cry after finishing the wake or funeral,...

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I haven't talked to my parents

When I was in my third year of high school, my older sister also went to a daycare vocational school, and I also admired being a nursery teacher, but I knew that my sister's tuition was difficult, but once I wanted to share my thoughts and told my mother, but my mother cried because of how much...

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A quote that a monk thought up in 10 seconds

I want to hear quotes from monks that really pierce my heart. By all means, I would like to use that quote in various situations. Please tell me some moving quotes that only a monk can say.

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Did I kill him

When I was working at a pharmacy, there was a dog wandering round and round in the parking lot of the neighboring supermarket No matter how you look at it, it's a stray dog. What's more, I don't know if it was an accident or if they were abused It is called crouching in a few steps, then...

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The person who is possessed

When I was a kid, I remember watching something like this in a scene from when they were telling scary stories on TV shows. I forgot the details, but when a person who sees ghosts or strange phenomena around you and is in trouble is walking around you, the monk sees that person, and are you...

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I want you to explain sutras in current words in an easy-to-understand manner

The sutras are difficult to read or hear with only kanji, so I don't know what they mean. It's probably packed with really good things, so I think it's been read all the time, so I want them to colloquialize what they're saying in modern language in an easy-to-understand manner. If it's long,...

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Daughter's death

I had a question about my daughter's death the other day. I can't stop crying in response. There are still things I'm worried about. I think my daughter passed away without understanding the translation. It becomes painful to think that they also have regrets. What should I think of...

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How to accept a husband

My husband is so depressed. I sleep a lot during the day and wake up at night, and I'm depressed — I can't sleep. If I say it a little bluntly, it won't come out of the futon. Even if I promise to play with my kids, I don't mind rebelling against old age. If you're careful, you'll freak out...

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I have two questions, but first about graves.

I'm talking about “graves,” Sometimes, “Why don't you buy a grave?” I'm getting a phone call saying. Every time I did that, I refused, saying, “It's there, so it's fine.” However, the person at the company says, “Wouldn't it be better to keep your ancestors' graves nearby from now on? As you...

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Can't you be recognized if you haven't had a hard time

Since I was single, my relationships and work often didn't go well, and I was struggling without knowing anyone. I was finally able to meet a good person, so I had a happy time for a while after getting married, but my relatives and people around me also told me behind the scenes that I hadn't...

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