Zen Dialogues

Reflections from Japan's Buddhist Traditions

I can't stop feeling sad and sorry for losing my dog.

A few days ago, my pet dog (poodle), which was my greatest treasure, passed away. I was only 5 years old. The cause of death was being hit by a car driven by my father. It wasn't intentional; it was a simple confirmation mistake. And my mom watched the whole thing. From the expression on the...

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Do you think machines also have Buddha nature (or something like a soul)?

When I'm working on equipment management, I just think about it. Pumps, motors, piping, solenoid valves, boilers... etc When I interact with them every day, things like attachment somehow spring up, It also makes me think, “After all, it's a machine.” When I was in my 20s, it was all over...

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his “lies.” The way I suffer.

Currently, I have a boyfriend who only exchanges emails. We lived together for 1 year, and I thought they would get married based on his attitude and remarks. Originally, he made a statement that he doesn't have confidence in himself I was encouraging every time Every time I say “I should...

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After all, Buddhism is Mayakashi made by humans, right?

In some Buddhism, if you dance and chant nembutsu, you can live in paradise or something. Some people who thought about Buddhism say don't do penance, but others do Sennichi Kaibou ◯. A person who thought about Buddhism thought about abandoning greed and trying to escape from this crap...

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It's not a question or problem consultation, but...

I'm indebted to you. This is my first post in a long time, but there is something I would like to report, and I will write it. I was enrolled on Autumnal Equinox Day on the 23rd with someone I had been in a relationship with before m (_ _) m We may also be indebted to everyone, but thank...

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Shoplifting

I want to enjoy the thrill. I feel like it doesn't matter what happens anymore.

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Parents and religion

Both my mother and father are followers of an emerging religion. I was made to become a believer without permission. Funerals are held in the form of an emerging religion. I hate this new religion. I can't help but want to stop. However, I still can't tell my parents that I'm quitting...

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Please give me words that inspire courage

　I think I'm going to kill myself. Or rather, it must be done. However, as a coward, I still can't commit suicide. Please give me words that will inspire that courage. I'm definitely a person who shouldn't be alive. I think it's presumptuous to even think of yourself as a person. I want to...

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I haven't gained strength since I lost my parents

I lost my parents one after another in the past 2 years There are times when I live far away, and in recent years I was helped by the COVID-19 pandemic, and as a result of leaving my elderly parents alone, my daily life became unmanageable, and my mother collapsed At that timing, the father was...

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Effects of reciting the Heart Sutra

Thank you for asking a question the other day and for your kind advice. Now, as for the question, I've been told by my acquaintances for a long time that reciting the Heart Sutra has a positive effect not only on me, but also on those around me, my family, etc., so I recite it every day before...

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I don't understand customs such as Ohigan or Obon

My biological father passed away in December last year, and I think he will celebrate his first anniversary this year. The 49th was held in January. This year, it seems that my grandfather's 23rd anniversary (around April) will also be held, and I received a notification from the family temple...

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death

It's painful to have only unresolved problems. Since many years ago, I have been hurting my body and strangling myself because of my desire to die. What should I do if I want to die?

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About getting a driver's license (please support)

Currently in my 30s. I'm thinking of using childcare leave to get a driver's license, albeit late. My husband is currently in his 40s, but he got his license in his 30s, and he rent-a-car about once a month takes me around for various things. It is a place where people are encouraged to get a...

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what is a mother?

what is a mother? Raising children is hard. No matter what you say, it doesn't get through. Let's watch the situation for a while, and if you have a good sense of what you want to say, then you can do whatever you want. Late-night wandering, late arrival, skipping, smoking, etc. After...

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Sutra of the 13th anniversary

My father's 13th anniversary is in the middle of next month, and I received advice from an acquaintance that it is better to raise sutras. The denomination isn't clear, but the temple housed in the ossuary seems to be from the Shingon sect. Worst of all, it's better to just play that sutra on...

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confessions

I want you to accept everything about me. I have a weak self that I can't muster up my courage because I'm afraid of getting hurt.

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It's all over

I've been consulting for a while I'm talking about him with terminal cancer. Last time, be honest with your feelings Detect the feeling behind his words I received advice, I was on my way to the hospital after being pushed on my back. I went to visit him last weekend, He was in a daze...

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suicides

Is suicide by hanging the best method for euthanasia? There's nothing you can do about it anymore. I lost everything because it self-destructed. I also lost my mentality as a person. There is nothing but hopelessness. I can't find salvation in Buddhism. I'm almost bedridden in my personal...

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It's rewarding to be a monk

What do you find rewarding about working as a monk? Also, have you ever wanted to quit?

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Is it necessary to break free from reincarnation?

As I was learning about Buddhism, I suddenly felt doubtful. Buddhism itself is correct, but is liberation from reincarnation, which is the ultimate goal of Buddhism, really a good thing? I have no status, no honor, no money, and nothing, but I'm happy. Theoretically, I understand that there...

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