Zen Dialogues

Reflections from Japan's Buddhist Traditions

About sexual desire

I was wondering if it's okay to ask a question here I want to go into the customs. Is it a crime to go into a custom?

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About Amazon's monk service

It seems that monk flights to arrange monks have recently started on Amazon, but monk flights may be a convenient service for people who don't know monks or people who are not close to temples. However, “I don't care because I think of Buddhism as a business!” It is certain that there are also...

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I can't say no, and it's hard because I have a weak heart.

I've always been unable to say no, and I have a weak heart. They give up on invitations to eat from people they don't like, and they give up and take on tasks that nobody wants to do. I don't really understand it myself, but when I'm being questioned about Yes No, I feel as if I'm being...

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I want to enter the Buddha's path

I'm sorry over and over again. You won't be able to overcome the trials that come one after another. In this day and age, we can't even die. Physical, social issues, and relationships. Hard work is also limited. It's insurmountable. What should I do to get away from the world and...

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Manga Hijiri ☆ Old Man

I love the comic called “Holy ☆ Old Man” in which Buddha appears, and I would be happy if any monks read it well could read this question. Bonten and Taishakuten appear in the story, but Buddha is called “Siddhartha” by his name before he realized it, and Buddha uses honorific expressions....

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I want to do work related to temples

I want to do work that involves temples. I've loved temples ever since I was in middle school. I was often amazed by slightly strange children who begged their parents to visit a temple rather than a certain famous park. When I went on to college, I chose a university in Nara prefecture...

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Attempts to commit suicide over and over again.

I am mentally disabled with complex PTSD and obsessive-compulsive disorder. I attempted suicide in a situation where the future could not be seen and trauma treatment was difficult. All of them ended in an attempt, and I feel frustrated. Hang yourself, OD, drink bleach. None of them committed...

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What should I do from now on with my husband whose disgust won't go away

My husband is a good-natured person whose sincerity is his greatest virtue. They overcame many years of infertility treatment, and they loved their only daughter so much that it didn't hurt even if they saw her. We enjoyed every event with our family, and it was just a normal happy...

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I want to study Buddhism.

I'm an amateur, but I'd like to learn Buddhism. If you have any helpful books or websites, etc., could you please tell me? Incidentally, my family is the Jodo Shinshu sect. It seems like there are a lot of Buddhist ideas in everyday life. Thank you for your support.

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Why shouldn't we have an affair

Hello. I don't understand “why we shouldn't have an affair.” I posted it in the hope that the monks would teach me. I understand how much infidelity is a crime within the family of the parties involved. For me, how sad would it be if my husband or parents had an affair (even though they're...

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A monk who became a monk is married.

I love Buddhism and I'm studying it. I have a simple question, so please let me know. I'm learning that Buddhism is the teaching of becoming a Buddha by becoming a monk and practicing. It's a long way off for me in my normal life. However, modern monks get married, drink alcohol, and live...

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I want to become a monk.

I want to become a monk. I only know an overview of the various denominations. First, I want to know if there is a chance to become a monk. I know there is a Bukkyo University. Thank you for your kind advice, Mr. Gobo.

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Effects of suicide and countermeasures

It's probably not OK to listen too much, but thank you. Please tell me what you must do to avoid bothering others when committing suicide. Also, should I express my gratitude so far? I have a feeling that people who leave words give an impression. It's not a positive question, but thank you.

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don't you ever want to die

I want to die of my habit. That's it. I often say it regardless of whether it's because I'm sick or because I'm not, My friends tell me strange things. Doesn't everyone want to die?? I think about it every day. Is wanting to die such a negative feeling? Can't I just say I want to die? Is...

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The soul of a daughter who committed suicide

I'm indebted to you. The other day, I asked you a question about my daughter. I was told that it is possible to attain Buddhism properly even by suicide, and it made me feel just a little lighter. Thank you very much. My daughter jumped into the train and passed away, I haven't been to that...

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About greed

There is an image that monks try to give up their greed when they train. For example, vegetarian cuisine is like that. So I suddenly thought that during training, I think there are times when I feel like “I want to let go of my greed.” But if you think about it carefully, it's a...

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It's too smart and it's too hard

　Hello nice to meet you As the title suggests, but it's too smart and it's tough I think it's because I read about 3000 philosophical books and religious books by myself, and my IQ is high I'm a junior high school graduate, and my lover is a student at the University of Tokyo, and my lover...

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About ascetic monks

While everyone was deeply concerned, I thought it would be out of place for me to ask this question, but it really bothered me, so I'd like you to let me know. I have a few questions about the monk. ・About how many days does it take to become a monk from an ordinary person ・Is it true that...

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A secret for her

When I first smoked, my girlfriend said, “I don't like people who smoke, so I want you to quit.” Despite what was said, I gradually continued smoking from there, and even though I confided in my girlfriend twice, she made me cry both times. I've been silently smoking for close to a year and a...

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I want to start my life over and get back together

It's been six months since I broke up with him. I've always wanted to talk to him, but I've tried not to contact him, but since he liked me on SNS a while ago, I sent a light message about a month and a half ago, but it's still unread. I wrote the details in the previous question, but he was...

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