Zen Dialogues

Reflections from Japan's Buddhist Traditions

Do we have to forget the teachings of Buddhism?

(From the editorial department, this question has been partially changed according to the terms of use) I have a man I met 13 years ago. We both had divorce experiences, but we were drawn to him, who was kind and cheerful, and we began to live together. His house is a “branch of a certain...

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I mean nurturing humans.

I know it's a growing process, but I'm worried about my 13-year-old (middle 1) son's rebellious period. Anyway, I don't study at all. There are no submissions, test studies, or home study. So, my grades are only going down, but I don't have to worry about it. I was also loud and careful...

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mums

It's been a while. Thank you for your support. It just happened, but I wasn't able to fall asleep until I was in a state where I could sleep, but I could clearly hear the child's voice “mom” in my ear. I woke up right away, but no one was there. There is a child I've turned to Mizuko in the...

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Heart Sutra

Please tell me the meaning of the Heart Sutra and the meaning of chanting the Heart Sutra to Buddhist altars, etc.

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I'm considering a divorce from my husband who has repeatedly been in debt

We've been married for 12 years. I don't have children. Three years ago, I learned that my husband lost about 20 million yen in stock trading and was also in debt of about 2 million yen. I paid off that debt from my savings. I strongly told my husband that it wouldn't be a second time and...

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I just want you to listen

Hi Just being able to listen to my heart is helpful by itself I'm having a happy day even though it's going through hard times right now It used to be a terrible life I've always wanted death Search for an easy way to die there is no easy way to die It was hard not to die if you didn't...

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I don't understand the value of my existence

Nice to meet you. I'm a woman in my 30s. I'm currently isolated from my family, and I don't have any friends or lovers. I don't even get used to it at work, and I don't even have anyone to chat with, let alone people I'm on good terms with. Therefore, like every night, “is my existence worth...

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About organizing your personal affairs before you die

I think I'm going to die. Please tell me about problems left behind by dead people. If I were told everything, that's all.

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Is it OK to work

There were mistakes in my past, and the details are described in My Worries. I was able to consult with you at Hasunoha during this self-restraint period, and I understood what I should do, I am supporting organizations that support those who have suffered damage, such as those who have been...

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About how to handle incense sticks

Each denomination has a different way of handling incense sticks, but why and how was that decided? There are things like folding and laying it down, standing up 3, folding both, etc., but what is the meaning of that?

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A new name

In recent years, there are signs of Buddhist altars and tombs that were rare in the past. Buddhist altars are probably “closed eyes memorial service,” “closed door memorial service,” etc., but how do you say graves? I can only think of something like “Closed Mausoleum Memorial Service.” Please...

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Can't anyone help me

I had a discussion about my son who had gone far away a long time ago. That made me mentally crazy. Every day is painful and it's like hell, hurting myself and crying... But I also have a younger daughter, and I'm barely doing work and housework due to the economy. However, it was so painful...

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Can the feelings of those who are alive be conveyed to those who have died

　Thank you very much for your answers the other day, Mr. Urakami Osho and Mr. Nakamura Osho. I appreciate your words, but I didn't think he would be so lonely without him. The two of them told me it was good for me to give the sutras, and I felt saved. However, the other day, when I told the...

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I just changed jobs, but I want to quit

I got a job in retail after college. After working for a year and a half, there were more days off on Saturdays and Sundays, and the number of days off increased, and I was inexperienced and changed to a technical job because I wanted to somehow acquire skills from now. (currently 3 months) But...

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Aren't there any sects or temples that aim for individual salvation?

I went to various denominations and temples (including the center), and each one tells me the methods and ascetic practices that this sect continues to do, such as nembutsu, zazen, and gomadan. However, I can't touch on my own salvation (personal healing before that) at all. No, it's a sermon...

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The “proselytism of magical power” was prohibited by Shakyamuni. ... by the way, what is magic power?

　I'm always indebted to you. First, let me give you an announcement. I went to a Buddhist altar shop right away yesterday. I thought about the grandeur of the Japanese table, Buddhist altar, triune statues, Buddhist altar fittings, etc. until around 7:00 p.m. It looks like it's going to be a...

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Which came first, a kamidana or a Buddhist altar, or an offering?

My husband is a Shinto, and when I am a Buddhist, my husband said, “In Japan, gods, Buddha, and gods come first, so the offering comes first.” Is that common sense? Also, isn't it punishable to offer an offering taken down from the kamidana to Kannon on the Buddhist altar?

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Live by worrying only about appearance and evaluations

I use this place as a base for my heart every time I have trouble, and I am always indebted to you. I'm 24 years old, female, and a civil servant (public security position). Two years ago, I was able to get a job in the hometown where I was born and raised, and my parents, grandfather, and...

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I'm not good at drinking parties

I would like to discuss drinking parties at work. I've always been really bad at talking to people, and I don't have many friends. I want to be good friends with other people at work, so I try to attend drinking parties as much as possible, but I don't speak well every time, and I can't get...

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Reading hasunoha's questions and answers, and I feel sad.

(From the Editorial Department. (Some details have been corrected) Nice to meet you. As always, thank you to all the monks who respond. When I have time, I read all the questions and answers together. It's a learning experience. Now that I've read the questions and answers, there's one...

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