Zen Dialogues

Reflections from Japan's Buddhist Traditions

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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Is it also a nuisance to be angry about LGBT discrimination?

I'm gay. Recently, thanks to the fact that the existence of LGBT has become widely known, fun things have increased, but at the same time, terrible discrimination has also started to appear. Well, discrimination has been around for a long time, but with the development of the internet,...

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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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