Zen Dialogues

Reflections from Japan's Buddhist Traditions

Isn't “The Spider's Thread” by Ryunosuke Akutagawa strange?

Hello. A long time ago, I read a novel called “The Spider's Thread” written by Ryunosuke Akutagawa. I think it was a story about Buddha trying to save Gandada and not being saved after all. But looking back now, I thought that story was a bit strange. In that story, Buddha is in the...

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It makes me feel like “living” is a very long time.

I'm in my second year of high school. Even though I'm passionate about club activities, have a lot of friends, my family is on good terms, and I'm not having trouble studying, recently I've been thinking about what “being alive” is. When I wake up in the morning, I think, “Oh, I'm still alive...

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I can't find the value of living

I think I'm going to die

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I want to be nothing

meditation? I don't know if I should say that, but I'm practicing because I want to be nothing, but it's not working very well. I think zazen meditation is similar, but how should you practice a state of nothlessness (sorry if the expression is strange) without thinking or feeling anything, and...

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I have a question for a male monk who has children of his own.

In my previous post, the expressions went round and didn't seem to convey what I really wanted to hear, so I reposted it with a simple question. If you don't mind, please answer. I described the source of my concerns in my profile. “Why did you risk the life of the woman you love and even...

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I want to die

I'm tired of living with so many things. It's painful and painful.

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What is after death at the top of the Soto sect?

This is my first time. It's excellent. Let me ask you a question about the world after the death of the Soto sect. I've heard that in Buddhism, after death, people arrive at one of the six paths (Tendo, Human Path, Shura Road, Beast Road, Gakido, and Hell Road). And even among them, I...

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On Amida's salvation and suicide

Isn't the teaching that any villain can be born in the Pure Land and become a Buddha with Amida's help would push the backs of those who want to die due to depression right now? I think I can live more powerfully now with a sense of security that the power to save has been decided, and I think...

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It's been 12 years since I wanted to die, and I still haven't died

Sorry, good evening. At this time, I was finally able to write. There are a lot of people who are worried. I committed suicide. It failed. After that, I want to die, but I can't beat the fear of suicide. However, even if they are alive, they are people who have no confidence, no...

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The meaning of giving birth to a child with a disability

As I wrote in the previous question, I have a son who has an intractable illness. My son is said to be caused by a genetic mutation, and the doctor told me that the parents themselves were at fault. But recently, I think. So why was my son born with a disability? Is it because I really wanted a...

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DPRK

How does Buddhism view the current state of North Korea?

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I'm having trouble with my pet's castration surgery

Thank you for taking a look. Currently, I live with my 2 cats at my parents' house. I'm planning to have my cat neutered this time, I'm suffering a lot because of that. My parents didn't seem to want to do much about the surgery itself, but I The stance was that I didn't want to do it, but...

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The death of a best friend

My best friend passed away in May. Even though I can go to the grave to raise incense sticks... Even though I can talk to them... I couldn't put my hands together... Is this because they haven't been accepted? Is it because they don't want to accept it? Is it better not to go to the...

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Is being weak a bad thing?

My heart is broken as soon as someone says something to me. If others tell you that you can't do it, you won't be motivated to do anything anymore. When I first decided which school I wanted, I was told that I couldn't go to such a place, that I could see your future, and that it would only...

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About hell

Thank you m () m I'm also reading books about near-death experiences I also watch it on the internet What do you think about hell? I want there to be a hell Don't worry about suffering people in the world There are people who are fine It really is the devil itself I don't...

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I attempted suicide.

I ended up sleeping with my one-day pass, but I didn't die. I want to die soon. Being physically and mentally ill is painful, and being alive is nothing but pain. I plan to do that again sometime this week. Thank you to the monks who gave me a lot of advice and those who worried about me. You can...

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Don't people like Buddha appear in modern times?

Thank you for taking the time to browse. There are always things I wonder about. Buddha, Kukai-sama, Christ, who are revered even today... Aren't new beings like this appearing in modern times? For example, Kukai-sama has been on the 21st for over 1000 years as “Daishi Day” Private...

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Even if I do nembutsu, I can't get the response of feeling the existence of the Pure Land of Paradise.

　Currently, I am attending Bukkyo University in Kyoto. I'm studying the doctrine of the Jodo sect. For about half a year, I've been chanting chants from Kaikyo to Shingan Kannon and Hongan Nembutsu at my Buddhist altar and university chapel. However, I have never been able to feel the...

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How do we learn to respect everyone?

I'm sorry for the long sentence. We look forward to working with you. I grew up being told “you're a genius” and “you can do anything” since I was little. It seems that they are actually blessed with quite a bit of talent, but they have a strong sense of self-affirmation, so I can't let go of...

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Can you tell me a site or book where I can understand the teachings of the Buddha

I feel limited in my own thoughts. It's a life thought, and I indulge in reading philosophy books, etc. However, even if I try to read a book that describes the Buddha's teachings in detail By all means, I feel that there are many translators who interpret what can be called Buddha's teachings...

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