Zen Dialogues

Reflections from Japan's Buddhist Traditions

Can I practice ascetic practices? It's hard to decide on a denomination.

Hello. This is my first time asking a question. A lot of things are often swirling around in my head, and I'm in a mess. Making it “empty” is very difficult. My autonomic nervous system was severely disrupted 6 or 7 years ago, and I was so sick that death came that far. With the help of...

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If you copy the Heart Sutra...

Previously, I was told stories such as “Copying the Heart Sutra heals Illness” at the temple where I prayed with my friend. I've been fond of Buddhism since I was in college and have studied it personally, but I feel very uncomfortable with ideas such as “there are benefits to copying the Heart...

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Please tell me the differences between humans and animals.

Thank you for your support. It's slightly different from the title though. There's something I'd like to ask the monk. Of course, I understand it in my heart, but there are things I don't understand theoretically. Humans live by taking the lives of other animals. Whether it's animals or...

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I don't know what to do.

Nice to meet you. School is inevitably difficult every year at this time of year, so maybe it's because it's the rainy season? Even if I think about it, my mood doesn't change just because it dawned. I felt like I was truant when I was in middle school. I don't know why. However, when I...

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I want to do something about my personality which makes me think everything is bad.

Hello. I hope you can listen to my concerns. Thank you for your support. I retired from the workplace where I worked for 8 years at the end of April due to personal reasons, and now I'm looking for a job, but what should I do if I can't find a place of employment as it is, what should I do...

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I want to enlighten

I want to understand. What should I do?

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I'm afraid of people

Nice to meet you Originally, I had a bad face, brain, and personality, so I spent my school days not getting too close to people. I'm really forced to talk to others due to job hunting and part-time work, but I'm too afraid of others to talk. My current part-time job is customer service, but I...

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I want to be someone's number one.

I have a strong desire to get married and have a family, but I've never been confessed until now, and I cry every day thinking I'll be alone for the rest of my life. I compare my appearance and personality with my friends who have boyfriends, and my self-evaluation gets lower and lower. I...

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How to get over nuisance acts such as the Runaway Tribe

Hello. I can't find a description or where I lost my feelings, so I'll discuss it with you. Thank you for your support. In the area where I currently live, there are frequent runaway people and cars running and idling while making roaring noises. People who do such nuisance late at night...

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How to make the most of indiscretions

I was taught that the world I saw without being sensible is what the world is as it should be. Yes, I think that's true. You can't even live a life without being sensible. How can we make use of this senseless wisdom in our lives?

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Can't I choose my own lifespan?

I want to die several times every day starting in the upper grades of elementary school. Right now, in particular, I want to die many times a day. However, I also have a weak self that won't die for some reason (such as bothering my family if I jump off or hang myself close to...

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Why do they put incense sticks on graves, and are there Buddhist altars even though the remains are in the tomb

Incense sticks are used when visiting graves during the equinox, etc., but speaking of which, I never thought about why incense sticks are made, so I went there casually. Why do they make incense sticks? Also, I don't have a Buddhist altar at home, but my parent's parents' house has a Buddhist...

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Doubts about dating the opposite sex

It makes me think about dating someone of the opposite sex. In modern times, the trend of marriage after a relationship has become common, Is it right to go out with someone you feel you like when deciding to go out with someone of the opposite sex? Deciding that you like someone is the...

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Why do we worship?　

I want to know the meaning of worship. I'm interested in Buddha and the teachings of Buddhism, but I'm reluctant to worship him. If “worshiping” is because you want to attain Buddhism, or if you have feelings of falling for the Buddha, I feel extremely greedy. Previously, at a puja, I was...

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I can't accept death

Nice to meet you I can't talk to anyone, so let me talk about it here. I can't accept the death of a dog that died two years ago Actually, I took the life I was able to live Um, I should have noticed this incident I went to work and one person passed away lonely I'm afraid of breaking up...

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Is it bad to change temples

My grandfather was in the Meiji era After moving from Nagano It's a temple of the Shinshu Otani school that I'm indebted to, Generations changed from the chief priest at the time to his grandson, There are also a lot of things that have changed, Somehow even if donations are solicited, they...

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Where should I recommend from now on

I have lived for 25 years without a purpose. Recently, in the world, it is natural to have dreams and hopes, and it is considered a wonderful thing that is right and wonderful, and I am very embarrassed that I am living without a purpose. They also find purpose and motivation in their work, and...

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What do you think about life after death?

What happens when you die? Recently, there are times when I get scared thinking about that. I love Buddhism, but there are times when I actually feel anxious and scared about what will happen when I die. What happens after death if nothing is done? If you practice ascetic practices, will it...

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Are Buddha's teachings difficult to convey?

Recently, I've been studying Buddhism. The more I know about how to do zazen meditation and the meaning of the Four Dharma Signs, the more I often think, “I see,” and it's been a great learning experience. What had a particular impact on me was Ryunosuke Koike's practice without...

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How to deal with sexual desire

I'm at a loss as to whether it's okay to ask this kind of question My worries only deepened, so I decided to ask a question. I'm sorry for the really dirty sentences, but thank you for your support. How do monks deal with sexual desire, which is an affliction? I'm very worried. After I...

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