Zen Dialogues

Reflections from Japan's Buddhist Traditions

Can we bring our knowledge to the next world?

It is said that when you die, you can't take your money to the other world. It is said that talents (skills) can be carried over to the next life. It seems that people who have been talented and can do well from the beginning have made efforts in that area many generations before their previous...

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Let me ask you a few questions about enlightenment

Nice to meet you, I have some questions about enlightenment, so please let me know. How did Buddha attain enlightenment? Before attaining enlightenment, Buddha practiced penance and tried various ascetic methods, Did you eventually gain enlightenment through meditation? Do you get any...

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Humiliation

I won't laugh, until I win. My work was so full that I didn't know where to start. It made me laugh naturally. I was told not to laugh so hard. Move your hands, feet, and head without moving your facial muscles. It's not a ponkotsu. I won't laugh, until I win.

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I'm not good at greetings

There were stickers at the store I work at with the purpose of saying let's say hello after I joined the company. I've always been a person who doesn't say hello very often. Or rather, in this day and age, I think there are many people who don't say hello very often. It's not a good or bad thing,...

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Rikudo

What are the six ways in Buddhism? Please tell me.

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Is that a strange name?

I've been worried about my son's name. I named my son the night before delivery, as if it were a dream announcement. I'm sorry, but could you read my profile? However, both the kanji and sound are mistaken for girls. The kanji are presumptuous, and it's easy to be possessed by...

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Is it OK to continue like this

I have a boyfriend who I've been dating for 1 year now. My boyfriend was 2 years younger and we started dating at work together. My boyfriend is a first-year college student, but he didn't go to school very often, and when it was bad, there were times when he only went to school one day a...

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Even monks

In the previous question, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the monk teachers for their accurate and easy-to-understand answers and guidance. Secular people are angry, resentful, and worried about various things. Do monk teachers also get angry, resentful, and distressed? I think...

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Anyway, I want to die.

I just want to die. I've run out of energy.

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Unsure

I've been worried since about a month ago “Do I really have confidence in myself and the world right now?” When I think about that, I don't understand I feel like I don't understand everything (things, people, etc.), and I'm frightened by anxiety and fear. What should I do It's not easy to...

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afterlife

Is there a world after death?

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About the memorial service on the 49th and the real 49th

My father passed away, and I finished the memorial service on the 49th the other day, but the day the memorial service on the 49th was the 46th day since he passed away, and it wasn't actually the 49th day. So, ① When was my father in the Other World (Paradise Pure Land?) Are you aiming for...

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Will I be able to relax when I die

After posting over and over again, I received a lot of advice. Thank you so much for yourself. I tried to have confidence and brought a positive way of thinking, but even at this time of year, they are unsuccessful notifications ('`) There are people who say they weren't compatible, but if I...

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transfusions

“I don't feel comfortable having someone else's blood in me.” you said. Is it selfish for me to still want them to live?

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sky

Hello. The sky is the sky called color, etc. I can understand it by feeling it somehow, I can't put this kind of thing into words clearly. What would it be like to put it into words? Please kindly let me know.

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positive

I asked a lot of questions on hasunoha, and the rudeness I had within myself disappeared quite a bit. Thank you very much. I think there will probably be fewer questions on hasunoha from now on... maybe (lol) Now, I'm thinking of living a positive life without getting bogged down, but is...

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Memorial service for the 3rd anniversary

The 3rd memorial service will be held at home, how much is the average price of the offering? If you look it up on the internet, it's 10,000 to 50,000 for transportation expenses How much do I actually need?

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About the Graduate School

I'm posting for the first time. I was hesitant about going on to graduate school. I'm currently a 4th year student attending a biological college. When I was in high school, biology classes were fun and unavoidable, and I was interested in creating vaccines that protect people from...

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Everyone is happy

Is it possible for everyone to live without worries and suffering in modern society?

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Why do monks respond to consultations?

Why do monks answer questions on this site? Don't you have that common feeling of wanting words of gratitude, feelings, or appreciation at all?

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