Zen Dialogues

Reflections from Japan's Buddhist Traditions

Do people become nothing when they die

Death is a journey from suffering, right? Does it become nothing when you die? Those left behind will suffer more, right? Isn't that suffering even for those who die? Doesn't that mean dying is still painful?

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There is no hope for Japan's future

I have no hope for Japan's future, and I feel a sense of crisis. If you have negative feelings that you can't do anything about yourself, the condition of your abdomen, which became ill in March, will deteriorate. I think it's a way to come to terms, but when I return to work, I can see various...

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My heart is going to break

It's hard and painful to live in a chaotic world, and in this sense of blockage, there is no point in hosting the Olympics or the like, even if government officials boycott the Uyghur region due to human rights violations against people in the Uyghur region, there is no point in reporting it as a...

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they weren't friends... I think

Hello. I'm indebted to you. This time, it's about my high school friends... I'm having a fight with my high school friend... If you invite that friend to Disney, it would be nice to have a wealthy family. They say, and when you find out that your friend has a disability, I thought so. They...

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Is being ugly a crime?

Hello. Thank you for taking the time to look at my question. What I would like to ask you today is about “is it a crime to not look good?” Actually, I don't have a pretty face at all. When I was a student, I was bullied by it, and even after I became a member of society, I felt a clear...

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I want to erase my memory

Memories of sexual violence suffered decades ago still come back to life, and it's painful. I get caught up in the feeling that my body is unclean. I think my life is over half over already. It's painful to be tormented by this memory like this. I want to erase my memory.

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expiation

I was asked to discuss it a little while ago Let me discuss it again. I have been helped by someone via email etc. for about 4 years. I fell in love with that person, and even relentlessly sent emails and made phone calls, causing all kinds of trouble. And they helped me by consulting with me....

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I'm thinking about suicide

I'm a 20 year old nursing student. I've attempted suicide several times since I was in elementary school. I am surrounded by wonderful friends who are unfortunate to me, and I spend my time thinking that every day is definitely more enjoyable than before. I have lived my life thinking that I...

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Other people can't talk to me

I've always been worried about not being able to expand my conversation with my partner. They are people who can't stand silence, so they often talk from me, but the conversation doesn't continue at all. I'm careful about my facial expressions and tone, and I think I'm talking to various...

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On the interpretation of “obsession”

Nice to meet you. The other day, I experienced the Heart Sutra (Heart Sutra) for the first time in my life. At that time, I was told the law about liberation from “obsession.” I think moderation is important, but at the same time, I am satisfied with the sense of freedom of thought, and...

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After all I want to go to my son

We discussed it before, and they discussed it again while being rude without saying a nice thank you. My son passed away due to an accident, lived as others told me, and after 2 months, I still want to go to my son's place. That feeling is stronger than before. My son's father was divorced,...

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My brother's death

My younger brother, who was alive until now, committed suicide He is the youngest brother It also jumped in on the train and committed suicide. It passed away at age 16, so sad and I really regret why I said such a thing I don't know why I committed suicide My brother is rooted in the fact...

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I want to break free without doing anything, but is it still suicide?

I don't like this world and I don't think I like it. I suffer from this world every day, every day, Moreover, it has never been accepted by anyone, and I live a way of life where no one talks about my problems and doesn't lose to Kenji Miyazawa's rain. Every day, I study theoretical physics...

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What is the Segaki fee “5,000 yen for one spirit”?

Our family temple is a Jodo sect temple in Kyoto. Every year, postcards from the Higan Association that say “Sega Demon Fee: 5,000 yen per spirit” are sent. What is “one spirit” in Buddhism, which denies spirits?

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Is it the Buddha's minister? There is a white milliphase.

I have white hair growing just a little above between my eyebrows. Until now, it has been falling out and growing, but recently it has grown steadily and is now about 8 centimeters. It's slightly golden and sparkling. I know about the Buddha's white phase, and they grow from exactly the same...

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It was decided to break up

Please give me words that would make me give up completely and move on. I'm usually frustrated by my lack of communication with him and his lack of time for me, and I'm sad that he doesn't like me because he's late every time he comes home, so I don't have to come here today! and it exploded...

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I have a question

I saw it on NHK, but it seems that training at Eiheiji Temple is very difficult What was it like for those who were training? It's an ascetic practice that an average person would not be able to endure, but how did you feel about the ascetic practice?

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My husband told me that if I'm not going to get divorced, I'll mediate

I enrolled last year. My husband is 24 years old. I'm 28 years old. Shortly after enrollment, he had an adjustment disorder and quit his job. I said, “The body is important. I told them, “I'll take care of you, so stop working,” and they nursed them for 7 months from there. However, they...

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Early scriptures

Thank you for your answers, Mr. Ohinobu Kandō. Sorry I overlooked the postscript. I don't know the early scriptures at all, and I only have some knowledge of the Mahayana sutras. What is the content of the early sutras that surpass the Heart Sutra? It's very interesting.

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Not all people are equal...

There are people who don't get rewarded no matter how hard they try... I hate a life that isn't getting better at all. If you look around, you'll notice only happy people. I also want to live a happy life. You don't have to be rich. Every day is peaceful, everyone in the family gets...

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