I want to talk to the monk

How can I ask the monk to ask for advice before? So, I got an answer in my worry post that it would be better to call the temple and ask if they could talk to them, and then get an appointment.
That's fine, but...
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Recently, I've been going directly to the temple to see the monk, even if it's a little small talk.
However, there are no monks anywhere every time.
The hall is also closed, so I often can't get in. If the hall is open in the first place, I don't know if it's okay to go in even though I don't have any errands...
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As for the question, how can I talk to monks? That's it.
It doesn't have to be just a way to go to a temple.
I feel like it would be nice if we could start talking lightly and gradually get to know each other and talk about Buddhism.
If possible, I'm poor (albeit presumptuously), so I prefer a method that doesn't cost money.

4 Zen Responses

If you search on the internet, there are various events

If you search on the internet, I think you can get information on events such as zazen, shakai, and puja events held nearby.
Anyone can participate in most of the events, and I think the cost is about the actual cost.
At that time, I think I can talk to the monk by calling out.
Please do some research and participate in events that look good.

The monk's side

　Good evening. “I want to talk to a monk” is a happy phrase for us monks in modern times.
However, if you try to clear all of your conditions... face-to-face, or by denomination, or for free, etc., that is probably less likely.
Therefore, the answer has already been given, but I think it is necessary to be prepared to “drink the conditions on the monk side as well.” For example, participating only in the second half of “I'm going to have a zazen session, so there will be a tea party after zazen,” or doing it one-on-one is a high hurdle.
We will also do zazen meditation, and we will have a tea party, but as a step after that, I want you to take one-on-one time. Can't you take that step?
There's no guarantee that you'll run into the right monk in one shot. It seems that they have already visited many times, but I think that by lowering the hurdles on this side, the possibility of meeting someone suitable will increase.

If you don't mind about 15 minutes on the phone, call the Buddhist Telephone Counseling Office.
Tokyo 03-3811-7470 (weekdays 10:00 to 12:00, 1:00 to 4:00)
Okayama 086-226-3110 (weekdays 3:00 to 5:00)
etc
If you come to the temple, I'd like you to call the day before or before you come.

Please look up temple information while searching and making inquiries.

Yes, monks also have lives, so there are times when a sudden visit doesn't match the timing to speak slowly.

At my temple, regular Dharma sessions are held from 13:30 to 14:30 on the 15th of every month. It's all month long. Everyone is welcome to pray. Only rosaries and offerings.
We pray together and enjoy the puja together. There's time to get in touch with Buddhism and talk to monks.

That's how we get close, and if there's something we want to talk about, we talk about it later, and we promise to come back another day.

There are also temples that don't have a Dharma seat, so there are times when you can't go there casually. Please look up temple information while searching and making inquiries.

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