Zen Dialogues

Reflections from Japan's Buddhist Traditions

Change your mind.

What should I do to get rid of my heart and completely replace it?

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The day the child was born

I'm always indebted to you. I hadn't really worried about the weather until now, but after my child was born, I started to worry a little bit. This is because Butsumetsu was born on the day the eldest daughter was born, and red on the day the second daughter was born. Both of them are having...

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Hasunoha

The Hasunoha counselor is trying to help. You yourself are also trying to help me in the midst of a difficult time. They say they were encouraged by me like this. Even though they know it's against the rules, if they don't mind being removed, they will give you warm words. They worry more...

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Searches and videos that make you look for peace of mind

Hello. Let me have a serious discussion this time. This is a story from when I first picked up a cell phone. At first, I was refreshing my mind and body by downloading music on my cell phone and listening to it. However, as the times have changed, AI has also become commonplace, and I feel that...

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I'm worried about what I can do about the job. I'm worried that something isn't being said

I said thank you before. It really supports my heart. Let's get right to the question, In order to change myself in a new way just recently I was wondering if I could do something, and I've never done it before I started a part-time job in customer service. But when it comes to the day...

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What should I do to have a strong heart?

Alassah housewife. I have a 3-month-old son. I'm disgusted by my weakness of heart. Originally, I have an otaku temperament, and I like games. Over the past few years, I've been completely immersed in social games, and the billing amount has gone up quite a bit. I had saved 2 million...

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About the concept of death

hello. I asked a personal question before, and this is my second time asking it. I am very grateful to have received such valuable answers in the past. Now, on to the title question, I thought about “death” when I was in elementary school, and at that time... When I die, I won't even be...

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Don't overdo it

I don't understand not to overdo it. It makes me think that if you don't practice until you overdo it, you won't be able to get stronger. I think there will be glory if you do your best, I don't understand how to practice without overdoing it. People who have left results work harder...

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I think things too badly.

Recently, I often think that bad things will happen in the future that hasn't even happened yet, probably because I'm worried. When I told my parents about it, they said, “It hasn't happened yet, so you should think about it after waking up,” and I think that's true, but I'm worried and...

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I couldn't quit my job

Currently, my job has only 2 employees, the president and myself. It's been 3 years since I graduated from junior college. I was told that it had full benefits, but there was no social insurance. On the other hand, when I talked about it, they said it's impossible right now. However, they...

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About how to read sutras.

Monks used to say “sutras are rap” in internet videos, but aren't sutras read loudly, but are sutras read in a rhythm with a good tempo?

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I can't talk to anyone, so I want you to listen

I don't have much time to spare, and I'm very sorry for the long random sentences. Thank you for taking the time to look through. [me] Living overseas, mid-30s, single (divorced, no children, pets are children) [Worries] Family illnesses My life [Status] ・Family illness discovered...

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About the Five Commandments

　Thank you to everyone who answered my question the other day. m (_ _) m I learned Buddhism and decided to keep the Five Commandments from now on. I started by helping a family close to me in order to practice Buddhism, The house is a farmhouse, so of course field work is included. Most of...

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spook

Has the monk ever seen a ghost? When I was a kid, I often had sleep paralysis. When I was sleeping on the sofa at the entrance during the day, I felt like I was in a state of confinement. When I tried my best and opened my eyes, did they look like aliens by my side?? A person is standing and...

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My heart is heavy

My heart is heavy and painful. Please tell me how to feel refreshed.

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About attitudes when reciting sutras

Every morning, I recite sutras to express my gratitude to my ancestors. My grandfather recites the Heart Sutra every morning at my parents' house, so I recite the Heart Sutra, which I am familiar with. I would like to ask you about what you are looking forward to at that time. I'm doing it...

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The ultimate choice

Now is the time to make the ultimate choice. please. Please help. I aim to be an actor and teacher, and if anything, I'm interested in performing arts activities. This is because I wanted to work as a lecturer for school teachers, but when I was doing performing arts activities, the story of...

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Please tell me about the Heart Sutra

I've been copying sutras for memorial services since my son passed away. It just so happens that they have a shakyo session at a nearby temple, so I participate there on a monthly basis. I'm copying the sutras while looking at the paper with the reading and translation of the Heart Sutra written...

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Can a deceased parent possess a child

My grandmother passed away in April of last year, my mother died of illness in May, and my lover had surgery in July. Sad things happened around me in quick succession, so I made up my mind to go purify myself. It seems that my grandmother on my mother's side is often possessed by spirits,...

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I don't feel like I'm alive

Whether I work or meet friends, I don't feel like I'm alive. The only time I feel alive is when I look at my own blood. I understand that one day I will die. What is the point of living without being understood or loved by anyone?

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