Zen Dialogues

Reflections from Japan's Buddhist Traditions

Isn't it difficult to accept your concerns?

I'm indebted to you. I was able to use this consultation, and I am aware that I have come out of the worst time in my life thanks to you. I'm ruminating on the words I've received, and I'm supporting my heart. It's a valuable way to feel connected to the modern age where relationships tend to be...

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How should we deal with greed that makes us have high hopes?

Hello. I didn't know how to deal with my own desires, so I consulted. First of all, please allow me to include content that looks at yourself from above on the shelf. Recently, I had my first girlfriend. Luckily, they have good personality compatibility and enjoy being in a relationship...

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How to deal with trauma and emotional suffering

I'm indebted to you. I wanted to ask about ways to deal with emotional distress. After doing a quick investigation, I felt that there are two ways to deal with mental suffering. One is that mental suffering is created by one's own mental habits, so it's a way to change mental habits by...

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Does Buddhist practice train wisdom?

It's all of a sudden, but I'm in trouble because my head is too bad. Even when I think about things, it's hard to understand the answers, and it takes a tremendous amount of time until the answers come out. I always feel lost. I'm sure this is also due to my poor wisdom. If you practice...

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I'm afraid of loneliness and I'm going to live

I'm not good at dealing with people. This is because there are weaknesses in various places. (Good appearance, good intelligence, Growing up, etc.) I'm not good at it, and since I've avoided relationships, I haven't been recognized by anyone I don't have a shred of self-respect. Right now,...

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What should I work hard for first?

I don't know what or what to start with, even if I think for myself. The current situation is no good, so I just have a feeling that something must be changed, and I can't take action. I can't think of a clear goal for myself. I was bullied → truancy → high school dropout → withdrawal →...

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There is no hope

I've already continued to consult with places where I can consult (parents, psychiatry, counseling, school teachers, internet bulletin boards, etc.). But why do we feel that we are gradually becoming childish and that our range of thought is getting narrower? Even after experiencing bullying...

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After talking to people, I feel dark.

I always feel dark after talking to people. I'm worried about a lot of things, such as “I should have said that at that time” or “those words hurt people.” I want you to tell me words that will make you feel happy even after talking to people. Thank you for your support.

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How to prevent “arrogance” towards the father-in-law

My father began to place value on dying naturally from around the age of 60, distanced himself from medical treatment from around age 70, died with dignity due to terminal cancer of the digestive organs, and was cared for by his family at home before reaching the age of 80. They had conversations...

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Can ghosts be seen?

hello! My senior (male in his 50s) at work seems to have a strong sense of inspiration, and the spirits of my senior's dead father and mother often help me It tells me the story. Other than that, it seems that spirits from friends who have passed away are also coming to see Senpai! Because...

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I'm not afraid to die.

I graduated from college in March of this year and became a new member of society. However, due to the effects of the novel coronavirus, work hasn't started yet. When I was a student, I had goals of going on to college, graduating, and getting a job, and that was the meaning of my...

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Workplace harassment from married women

Thank you for your support, and thank you for taking the time to consult with us before. However, I am now being harassed by a married woman at work who asked me questions before. Next time If work is intentionally transferred here and you pretend not to notice it, In a personal chat used...

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Regarding my mission through work

I am now 31 years old. I'm an office worker. I ran through work in my 20s, and now I'm in my 30s, I began to think deeply about how I should be through work. What do you want to leave behind for the rest of your life? Recently, I've been working while constantly asking myself questions about...

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I'm tired

I'm tired of living

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About how you feel when you go to a temple to pray

This is my first time asking a question here. Thank you for your support. Since my grandfather passed away last year, I learned about the Buddhist sect my grandfather believes in I learned about the temple that is the head temple. Then I wanted to go to that temple to pray I was...

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Is it true that suicide is not a bad thing in Buddhism?

I just recently found “hasunoha” and registered it. Right off the bat, Doesn't Buddhism say suicide is a bad thing? When ending one's physical life on one's own will is defined as suicide, isn't suicide a punishable act in Buddhism? I'm not a Christian, but I agree with the opinion that...

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Should I quit smoking

I live in Canada with my husband and son. This time, I was a little concerned about my husband's marijuana addiction, and I posted it because I wanted to hear your opinions. For some reason, I lived apart from my husband for 3 years, but I finally started living with my family of 3 the other...

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If you were to simply say you're going to die...

I work to support people with disabilities. I'm a woman with a personality disorder, but as soon as my feelings become unstable, I get e-mails saying “Please let me die” and “I'm going to die now.” At first, I was desperately facing it because I thought I had to do something about it, but I...

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I'm afraid of dying, it's painful not being able to talk to people close to me

I'm currently in my 4th year of college When I was in middle school, I suddenly thought, “What happens when I die?” I remember noticing that and I couldn't stop crying out of fear. Even when I tried to talk to my parents, I couldn't do it because they seemed to touch on taboos. At that time,...

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I don't have time

22, but looking back on the past few years, it made me sad. I also freaked out quite a bit. I was either just working or doing nothing, even though there were as many people going to college or playing as I did. I don't know what to do when I'm young Even if they ask me to make a...

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