Why do monks respond to consultations?

If you think in return, you can't write your true intentions.
Instead, I can only write as much as I read and thought I'd answer this question.
Of course, if there is a response about how you feel, it's even more encouraging, and it's also a learning experience.
I am grateful to have been given this opportunity.

In my case, this is because I think it is the duty of a monk to help save suffering. I have experienced firsthand that there are times when people can be saved through words. I place importance on the questioner's words because I can only tell if I was able to fulfill even a small part of my mission by the questioner's reaction.
If you respond out of a desire to say thank you, your feelings, or words of appreciation, I think they will run away. Because there is always a cause for an outcome.

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Of course, I would be happy to receive words of “thank you” or thank you, and it would also be encouraging. Please press “Thank you” for Rock Paper Scissors.
But certainly, that isn't the only reason I'm responding.

In the words of Dogen Zenji, the founder of the Soto sect, there is a saying “to one person, good for good fortune, and hosarunari.” “Toshiyuki” means “helping someone who doesn't ask for anything in return.” That is what they say, “Moyoosu.” If you have someone (or animal) who is in trouble yourself, the feeling that you want to help them naturally comes up. That is “Moyoosu.”

When I read questions from various people just like that, I get bogged down. I hope something helps! I mean. I think that is the driving force behind my response.
Also, there are times when I myself get excited and learn by answering them.
Please don't hesitate to ask questions in the future.

I respond because I want to answer.
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