Zen Dialogues

Reflections from Japan's Buddhist Traditions

Is it OK for me to receive answers from other people

Thank you very much for your continued support. I gratefully read the answers I received for myself on Hasunoha, but I also gratefully read the answers from others who are troubled like me. So I suddenly thought, is it OK to superimpose answers from other people on my own? That's it. I...

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A son who wants to become a monk

Nice to meet you, This is a consultation about my son who is a high school student. My dream for the future is to become a monk I don't have much details Studying sutras and things related to Buddhism Do you do detailed research or make your own Buddhist altar every day? upon I work...

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Why can't humans comprehend without training?

I would like to ask you a question. My name is Harusora. I am impressed by the idea of Zen, and I live my daily life with zazen training in mind. While understanding in theory from many books and stories, “I see, enlightenment is like this,” monks, as you know, are not something that can be...

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Is working as a monk a worthwhile life?

I was hesitant because I thought it was a rude question for the monk, but I still want to ask it, so I asked I will. I heard that Buddha preached impermanence and said that life is worthless, but my monk Is the position of san a worthwhile life? I'm meditating now personally While I was...

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Differences in the world after death depending on the denomination

Thank you so much for all your wisdom as always. I have a question about Buddhism today, so I'm sorry for the question. There are many denominations, even if you say Buddhism in one word, Immediately after death, he became a Buddha and went to paradise. They are judged by the denomination...

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It's an embarrassing story

I have a wife and a wife, so I made a girlfriend. This is what is called a double affair. We've been dating for almost 2 years now. I met her recently We do the line very often with each other right after we met, but after about 2 days after we met, it seemed like people had completely changed,...

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　Hasunoha for the first time in 3 years

When I visited after a long absence, it was still a nice place. I had doubts about raising children and how to live 3 years ago Hasunoha answered so many questions warmly. Time for one person suddenly Remembering, I stopped by again. Looking back while reading my own questions and answers...

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afterlife

It's a consultation. I'm 15 now, and recently I often feel anxious about what will happen after death. I'm also watching other people's consultations, If it becomes nothing, I'm scared, and I'm alone at night It makes me cry. It seems strange to me when I think that I will forget, lose...

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Regrets about the name

As for my daughter's name, apart from her current name, she originally had a strong desire to give her during pregnancy. *The current name and original candidate name are as described in the profile. However, when I proposed the original candidate name to my husband, I was told that I wanted...

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I was attracted to my son's kindergarten officer

Thank you for your support. Next year, I took on the role of kindergarten headquarters officer for 1 year. Of course, I plan to work as hard as I can. However, I always stumble when it comes to socializing, and I'm afraid I'll get along well with the members. I'm the only one who...

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What are my memories until now when I passed away...

I'm indebted to you. Since my husband passed away, every day has been a day where I can't help but see this Hasunoha. After death, I lost all my memories, and being reborn again was painful, lonely, and scary. I want to stay with my family now and be together in the rest of the world. I...

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Why You Shouldn't Commit Suicide

A new year has begun. Also for the temples in Hasunoha. May you have a lot of happiness this year as well. Thank you for your support. My friend is in a very bad state of mind and wants to die. I say it often. A reason not to die. I wasn't able to explain well why they shouldn't...

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How far is “life”

Recently, when I read news about the coronavirus, I think, we often remove viruses, cancer, etc. that cause illness from our bodies as medical treatment, and erase those things. Wouldn't that be killing? What is the difference between not being able to live without receiving life from meat,...

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Was I right?

I pushed past my parents' opposition I've started the life I've always wanted to live alone. I felt sorry for my parents quite a bit, and even though my heart was in pain, I was able to get support for my independence and freedom. However, when I was alone, I realized that freedom and...

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Is it OK for the former wife and second wife to have the same graves

I'd like to ask about burial in graves. I look forward to working with you. My mother died of illness 20 years ago, and then my father remarried. The remarriage partner does not have children. My father is my second son, so I built a new tomb for my mother instead of at my parents'...

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Can I meet people in other pure lands?

Recently, I learned that there are many types of Pure Land. My family is from the Jodo Shinshu sect, so I think I'll be reborn as Amida's Pure Land of Paradise. Does that mean that people who believed in Amida Nyorai during their lifetime can be reunited in the Pure Land of Paradise after...

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About sutras and kaimyo

I would like to ask you about funerals, sutras, and the commandments. I'm not religious myself. I don't want a funeral, sutras, or kana after death. That's it. I'm sorry for saying this to the monk... There is no funeral, no direct burial (only cremation), no ossuary, and I would like...

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About receiving the commandments during life

I'm thinking about taking the commandments during my lifetime. It doesn't mean that you'll deepen your learning of Buddhism just because you haven't received it again, and I don't think that you haven't learned it properly, but even under such circumstances, does taking the precepts or not,...

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Dependent on fortune telling

Hello. I'm a fortune teller. I've been dealing with the same customer for 2 weeks. At first, I was happy to be a repeat customer, but since I have the same problem every 2 weeks, I get the same appraisal results every time. The customer pays the right amount of money, If the same...

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If you want to quit your job as a monk...

I'm studying by asking and answering questions at hasunoha. I suddenly thought. Who are the monk's teachers Have you ever wanted to quit your job as a monk? Is it a “bastard boy” or a “stinky boy” Is it “preferential tax treatment” I think there are times when you feel sick. How are...

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