Zen Dialogues

Reflections from Japan's Buddhist Traditions

I'd like to do zazen meditation,

I have a severe mental disorder, can I do zazen meditation? I declined yoga, though.

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How to deal with stuttering

I've always been the type that makes it easy for tension to come out in my body. I blush and stutter when everyone sees it. However, I loved talking to people, so I got into the hospitality business. However, when I answered a phone call to a customer or another store, etc., the name and name...

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[See profile] About the meaning of giving sutras

Recently, there was something I was wondering about, and I asked a question to get the opinions of each monk. Since I was still in the lower grades of elementary school, I wanted to meet my great-grandfather who died over 30 years ago, and I am thankful that I have something to do with...

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Monk's recommendation

Please tell me the actions recommended by monks so they can make their daily routine. There is no sense in everyday life, and I live while being somehow swept away by my surroundings. I look forward to working with you.

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Nice to meet you

I have a mental disorder called obsessive-compulsive disorder. For example, if you don't wash your hands many times, you don't feel comfortable, and when you go out, you check the front door key of your house over and over again, etc. What I'm struggling with the most right now is that when I...

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Reasons for enrolling in the monk

I'm currently an entrance student in my third year of high school. I'm thinking of going to a temple and becoming a Soto Buddhist monk in the future. Before that, I'm trying to learn Buddhism from outside as an academic subject at university. When I say “why Buddhism,” I'm selfish, and I'm...

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About Immortal Buddhism

I asked the question whether even home followers of Esoteric Buddhism can attain enlightenment. It is said that giving alms to monks leads to enlightenment, but there is a problem with attaining Buddhism immediately. Can even lay believers become Buddhists instantly if they recite mantras?...

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not as a monk, but as a human being...

I'm seriously aware of this very rude question. As the title says. I would be happy if you could respond as a person, not a monk. Do you feel uncomfortable when you see people who work so hard? To people who work hard, “What should I do to lower my evaluation?” Do you want to hear it...

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I was told that it had a black one on it

An acquaintance recently said, “I've always been curious, but there's a black thing behind you I was told, “It's there.” I thought I'd stop thinking they were kidding me, but I'm curious. What is black stuff?

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Please tell me various things

My dad died of cancer last month My mother is irreligious and she really hates Buddhism However, the funeral was held in the Buddhist style I think it's probably public body The funeral was held in the Jodo sect because of my mother's wishes and said it was the cheapest denomination It...

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My friends since I was young have changed.

I have had close friends of the same sex since I was a kid. In the past, she had an honest and kind personality, but that changed as she became an adult. First, the number of people speaking ill of people has increased. When we meet, we only talk bad about people at work and other...

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I can't take the first step out of fear.

I'm worried about work. My boss asked me if I was interested in getting a higher post than I am now. However, the amount of work will naturally increase, and we have to lead business negotiations. (Until now, I have basically not been involved in business negotiations.) I can't even talk...

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I don't know who the “god” or “Buddha” I believe in is

Nice to meet you. I don't know if I can speak well, but... Recently, I didn't know where my thoughts were, so I wanted people to listen to my story, so I posted it. First, in particular, what religion am I, or whatever, I don't belong to a specific religion. However, while searching for...

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I don't like myself speaking ill of people

Do monks speak ill of people or complain about them? In my selfish imagination, I think most people don't say it. Naturally, it is frustrating when there is dissatisfaction with people or unreasonable events. If you don't let go of that frustration, you'll think about it forever. So, even...

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Do we need to cheat too?

I've taught my kids to be honest and make an effort. Therefore, our children are often used or used as springboards by people who cheat. Is it better to teach my child who is now a high school student how to cheat a little bit? I'm also happy to see them making an effort foolishly and...

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What should I do to laugh? (long)

Nice to meet you, my name is Itsuki. The question remains in the title, but first I'll talk about the circumstances. I've always been told that I'm “expressionless” since I was young. When I was a kid, I didn't really understand the meaning even when I was warned by my parents, but I tried...

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It's about the monk

Good morning If you look at monk profiles, there are people with hair and those without hair. What's the difference? Is it like training? Maybe they're trying to ask something very rude? Thank you for your support

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I'm in a relationship with someone with a mental illness

Hello. There is something I would like to discuss and I will post it. Right now, I'm dating someone I don't like. I was strongly approached by my partner, saying that they really liked me. They were reliable people who could easily talk about things they couldn't talk about with other people,...

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Buddhism is scary.

After taking a Buddhism class at university, I began to think that Buddhism was a very scary teaching. Isn't Buddhism a scary teaching?

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What if...

For example, if an American soldier who has traveled back in time since the war era killed an ordinary person who cosplayed as a Japanese soldier, can that American soldier be blamed?

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