Zen Dialogues

Reflections from Japan's Buddhist Traditions

I was very hurt by the answers

My beloved cats passed away in quick succession before, and I hit Hasunoha with my heart. I received some heart-saving answers, but I also received answers that made my heart break. I don't know the meaning of mourning, so those kids end up like monster cats, Cats are bad animals and have...

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Why did you choose Buddhism?

In this world where there are various ideas other than Buddhism, why did the monks choose Buddhism? I'm guessing that there were triggers such as “because my parents' house happened to be a temple” or “I went to the Buddha with the intention of abandoning my mother,” but what is the reason why...

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What is the difference between being a carnivorous wife and being a monk

Why is a “carnivorous wife belt” permitted in Japanese Buddhism (excluding the Jodo Shinshu sect)? Aren't denominations other than the Jodo Shinshu created on the premise that “carnivorous wives” were prohibited? Regarding carnivorous eating, there are many people who say that the Buddha did...

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About creatures other than humans, such as insects

Please tell me your thoughts on valuing the lives of creatures other than humans (especially insects, etc.). When insects catch my eye, I usually kill them right away. Until now, I didn't think anything about that, but while I was studying by referring to past consultations here and there on...

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Differences in basic ideas between denominations

Good evening. I would be happy if you could answer in your spare time. Mine is not a discussion about an urgent problem; it is a question about something I wanted to know. In understanding the basic ideas of Buddhism, do the ways of thinking between different denominations change...

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I'm just tired. I want to die already.

I lost the cat I had been with for 17 years, and the next cat was also lost in a traffic accident 2 months after coming to my house. That child wasn't even 1 year old yet. Why did those kids have to die? Why do I keep losing? Little by little, I continue to lose everything except my sorrow...

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What is selflessness

I've been working hard in my own way to practice the thing called selfishness (it seems that if you lose interest in people and things, and your own feelings, you won't be frustrated), which was written in the self-enlightenment book I read to fix my short-tempered personality, a few years ago,...

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Does mercy mean empathy and an open heart?

Hello. I was thinking about Buddhist mercy, but I was at a loss. It would be helpful if you let me know in your spare time. For me at first, is mercy the same as love? I thought so. I was taught a long time ago by the deacon that if you find someone in trouble, you should treat your...

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What is the existence of gods and Buddhas?

Today, I want you to tell me the answer to my sudden thought. There are various religions and denominations in this world, but basically I think gods and Buddhas exist to lead people to happiness and as a base for the heart. However, there are also people who are involved in an incident or...

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If I were to compare the twelve causes (luck)...

On a daily basis, I scour the internet about religion and philosophy. Recently, I've been interested in Buddhism, especially what is called primitive Buddhism, but I can't imagine that the twelve causes (luck) have fallen to the government. Therefore, I wanted you to give specific examples...

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1 year and 5 months since my daughter's death

I'm indebted to you. The death of my only daughter is still not accepted, and it hurts my heart. I'm single, and I lost my daughter, whom I had raised until age 19, in an accident, and even now, 1 year later, I still can't stop crying every day. When you think you'll have to walk through a...

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I want to die.

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perishing

I'm so scared that I can't help it, but I want to feel better. Trust that your sister and mother will pick you up. It's hard being alive. sorry m (_ _) m sorry m (_ _) m

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What is an ascetic monk?

What are ascetic monks doing what for? Please tell me a few.

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I want to die

I've tried my best, but I'm not happy. I want to die.

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How to get to heaven?

I want to go to heaven after death. How do I get to heaven? Conversely, what should I do to avoid falling into hell? Will I end up in hell if I don't have a funeral after that?

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Hanami

It's over, but it's starting again. I cry when I see cherry blossoms. What happened after crying so much? I just burst into tears. I'm going to cry.

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Isn't it strange that most Japanese people fall into hell?

In Japan, when someone dies, a funeral is held, right? When you do a funeral, you become a disciple of the Buddha, right? Why do Japanese people say that most people fall to hell even though the Buddha's disciples don't fall into hell? Doesn't anyone go to hell first?

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What is true love

We often discuss our concerns not only on Hasunoha but also on sites such as wisdom bags. Among them, to the question of whether the man you like has a pulse or not, there was an answer that you should have that kind of relationship if you don't want to be disliked because it's probably for...

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I don't want to go to school

This is my third year of high school. It's a commercial high school. I have a friend who has been eating together for 3 years and has always gone home together. I am a total of 3 people eating the meal. I'm going to Disney for off-campus HR at the end of this month. I always ate together, so I...

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