Zen Dialogues

Reflections from Japan's Buddhist Traditions

enlightenment

What is enlightenment?

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I know I'm going to lose, so I won't challenge

I haven't had any events in my life that I genuinely think I won No matter who or what you compete against, you always lose. I don't have confidence, and I don't believe in myself. I belong to a club involved in music called the Faculty of Light Sound, and it's a system where good people are...

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Internet news

Thank you very much for everything related to overcoming the internet. I've heard that there are many lies in internet writing and internet encyclopedias, but how should we deal with internet news? livedoor, internet articles in national newspapers, etc... For the time being, there are...

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I'm tired of being alive. I want it to disappear already.

Recently, I've gotten tired of being alive itself. As stress builds up, memories of bad times and hard times stay out of my head for a long time, and at the end of the day, I start crying even in public. I live with my family, so I've managed to live a normal life, but it's honestly a healing...

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Overseas reactions

Recently, I've been trying not to look at online posts, but there are often “reactions from overseas,” right? When I was only looking at the internet, I often saw reactions from overseas relating to Japan, and I was overjoyed to wonder if this is what people say about Japan overseas. You may...

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Realistic happiness and unreal happiness

I'm looking for both realistic happiness and unrealistic happiness, and I think for myself that my desires are wobbling between the two. And I think that purpose and action must match, but since they seek both, there are times when I don't know how to act. Do we have to choose between...

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If you kill an animal

Nice to meet you. My name is Kasumi. Excuse me for the poor sentence. I let the dog I used to own die. I had a rough temper, so I think I hit it too hard. I regret it every night, and I really regret that I did something I couldn't make up for after death. If I die the same way, will...

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I want to be myself.

Previously, I asked myself the question of whether I was a man or a woman. It doesn't matter if you're a man or a woman, just be yourself. I told him so, and I've been living since then. However, when they go out into society, men and women are often separated, and I feel sad every...

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Is your microcosm (Cosmo) burning?

I hear there was a lot of talk about space even in India during the Buddha's time. What does the universe mean to all the monks? I would be happy if you could feel free to tell me the story.

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I want to die I want to change my feelings

I don't want to live in shame unless I'm in a state of public recognition. Family members are like that too. However, I feel that painful things are very painful, and I can't do what anyone can do. I feel easier when I die. I don't want to cause trouble to my mother or older brother, and I...

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The words and actions of a husband whose heart rests his late wife are painful

I remarried a man I met on the app about 2 years ago. I have a history of divorce, and my husband is remarried after losing his wife to cancer. My husband's life seems to be centered around a Buddhist altar and tomb where one of his deceased wives entered, and I am tormented by a sense of...

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How to deal with work

It's been 5 years since I came to my current job. I have a personality that wants to do everything efficiently and in a snappy manner. Even after finishing one job, as soon as my hands were free, I was entrusted with various tasks, and my personal work did not proceed as expected. I have...

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How to think about the future

Good evening, I had a discussion with a friend before. I was able to make peace with that kid! I became a high school student this spring. The high school I attend puts a lot of effort into going on to higher education. However, I haven't decided on my future dreams or what I want to...

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How to support a mother who lost her grandmother

The other day, I lost my grandmother, who lives in her hometown. Living apart, I kept in touch as much as possible because I wanted to support my mother by listening to her talk about her nursing after my grandmother was hospitalized. My grandmother passed away about 2 weeks after visiting her...

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About the commandment of immortality

　Hello. Sorry for asking such a rude question before. I would like to ask the question again here. I'm considering becoming a self-defense officer as my future career path. This is because I thought there were many opportunities to be useful to society, such as disaster dispatch and national...

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A question about the state of mind that led to nirvana.

My name is Ginrin. Thank you for your support. According to Buddhist books, nirvana is a state where the mind is not moved by anything, and one can always keep one's mind at peace in an impermanent world. Does this mean that Buddha, who has reached nirvana, doesn't share his joy with people...

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A son suspected of having a developmental disability

I have an only son who is 5 years old. My son from my point of view as a parent It's a solid thing, think carefully for yourself, I think he's a judgmental, kind, and smart kid. There are still places where they are spoiled, There is a reason for everything, There are a lot of them...

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Why do we have to be alive?

Once upon a time, it became a story about the view of life and death in Japanese classes, and the teacher said, “There is no absolute denial about saying you shouldn't die.” I talked about that. I was strangely convinced by the story at that time, and I couldn't get rid of the thought that...

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I'm afraid of my parents

　Good evening. My home environment is rough. Even now, my mother is screaming in a progressive manner. My parents are very bad, and they fight every day and I'm scared. I'm about to go crazy. This is how it all began. My mother apparently had an affair before I was born. Perhaps...

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Not popular

They are stalked and maltreated by unknown men. I really don't like that, and I'm afraid of men. Please tell me the secret to being popular with men.

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