Zen Dialogues

Reflections from Japan's Buddhist Traditions

I'm wondering if I should change the temple...

My husband, who is my eldest son, officially became a tomb keeper last year. Even though I asked for the Tanaka Sutra during the tomb sutra last year, they didn't contact me, and they didn't come. This year, too, I asked for the Tanagari during the Bonzen Hakkyo, and when I contacted them at...

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I want to control the anger that is rising right now.

Let me ask you a question about how to calm the emotions that are already aroused. In fact, right now, I'm on edge with anger, jealousy, and negative thoughts. The trigger was a trivial matter, and the matter has been dealt with and resolved. (amicable settlement) However, only the heart...

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Buddhism and religion

What's the difference between Buddhism and religion? Thank you for your support.

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How to be considerate of someone

I'm selfish. I don't care about the other person. I've heard that selfishness is selfish because you don't have confidence in yourself. So what should you do to have confidence in yourself? I'm thinking of volunteering so that I can be kind to people, even just a little bit. Are there any other...

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How should we live

This is my first time asking a question. When I was in elementary school, there were times for a year where classes hardly functioned and classes couldn't stay the same. There was no bullying, but there were students in the class who rebelled against their teacher and caused some kind of...

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In the Buddhist world

Someone I respected passed away, and I went to the wake. My grandpa was a doctor who also contributed to the community, and he was active until his death. At the time of the wake, it became an unfortunate story, but it was a very big funeral, and 3 monks also worshiped. What is the...

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forgive, forgive, be forgiven

Speaking of Buddhism, what kind of state of mind is forgiveness, forgiveness, and being forgiven?

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I'm afraid of terrorism

I'm freaked out every day. I'm afraid of running into terrorism. In order to be in a state of relaxation, Do I have to practice ascetic practices? In times of disaster, disaster is a good time to meet. When it's time to die, it's good to die. This is in Myōhō, which avoids disasters.

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What guidelines should I live by

What should I do to live a healthy life both mentally and physically? Wouldn't a heart once broken come back? I've always been swayed by emotions. But the success I've had up until now was due to my emotions as my motivation. Mainly, I've been sifting through choices based on my own...

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Giving up on what was a dream

I'm thinking of quitting the work I'm doing now. I'd like to ask you a few questions. First, does giving up on a dream mean losing or running away? Is there a standard for determining whether you'll regret it or not? If there is one, what is it? Next, I found myself in my dream position...

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How to make amends

There is someone I've known on the internet that I've been in touch with for about 4 or 5 years. I loved that person, but there were times when I didn't get in touch with them. It bothered that person a lot. Then, we finally decided to go out with each other recently, and we met once. However,...

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When you build a house...

I'm wondering if I should build a house now. I heard that when you build a house, misfortune happens, and my parents are old, so maybe!? It made me think, and I'm in a state where I can't get through quite a bit. My husband is an architect, so he doesn't believe in it at all, so he is...

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An important friend left

It's been 10 years since we've known each other. I have a friend of the same age that I've been in a close relationship with since 8 years ago. Since they didn't become close through children, there is no point of contact between children, and it's not like what is called a mom's friend in the...

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Wondering whether to go to nursing school

I'm worried about a lot of things right now. Among them, I'm worried about my career path. I'm currently working as an accountant. It's been about six months since I changed jobs. To be honest, accounting work isn't rewarding. There are difficult times when I don't interact with many people...

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Is the pain of hard work painful?

Right now, I'm studying while working to pass the national qualification exam, which is said to be difficult. If you don't pass, you won't be able to see your future prospects. Not only for me, but for my family. I'm studying for the entrance exam, but I'm not good at studying, so studying...

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Is it good to be born a “person” in reincarnation?

I'm always studying and reading the answers from various monks. According to the idea of reincarnation, I've heard that if you don't do well in a previous life, you'll be reborn as a beast or hell. In Buddhism, are humans considered superior (superior creatures) to animals? It's very...

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minds

Where is the heart? Also, what is it made of? Thank you for your support.

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I'm really scared

It's so scary that I can't forget knowing that the word bloody cook and the word dolphin island die by 20 Is this true? Why did words like this come about

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Is it a luxury wish to be needed by someone else?

Anyone alone is fine, so is it a luxurious wish to hope to meet someone who needs you? Of course, I didn't intend to neglect my efforts to become a person worthy of being needed.

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I don't have the energy to live.

I think what is important in living is motivation, goals, etc. But I don't have that. I was desperately searching for something, but I couldn't find anything. Work isn't fun either. It would be disgusting and disgusting to imagine that we would continue to live similar days for decades. I've...

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