Zen Dialogues

Reflections from Japan's Buddhist Traditions

I would like to ask you about sutras.

Thank you for your support. In the morning, I'm giving the sutras of the Nichiren sect. I use the main sutras that I bought at Mount Minobu about 10 years ago. There is no proper Buddhist altar, but every year, I put down a bill I received at Mount Minobu and a past book I saved myself, set up...

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Not a question but a thank you

Originally, it was a place to write questions, and I wanted to say thank you no matter what, so I am aware that it is out of place. Thank you so much for all your help and questions so far. Yesterday, we safely held a memorial service for the first anniversary of my late mother's...

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I don't have energy for work

My job isn't going well. Thankfully, everyone looked forward to it and left it up to them, but at one end they didn't have enough strength, the timing wasn't right at another, and in the end, they lost their credibility. Every day I'm just lamenting that I've lost my energy and that I...

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Tell me about the charitable activities of Buddhist organizations

Thank you very much for responding to the consultation the other day. By the way, I would like to ask everyone, are there any Buddhist organizations or organizations that do charitable work or activities? Also, are there any activities where ordinary people like me who are not followers or...

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I've lost all my old amulets...

I left Japan when I was young and have been living abroad all the time. I've had 3 old amulets since I was a kid. This year, I had the chance to return to Japan, so I thought I'd return the amulets to shrines and temples at that time, but I lost all three... I should have put it in my suitcase...

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Thank you very much.

In response to many questions, We have received a lot of feedback, Thank you very much. I was told that it was reckless, A friend also said, “That was painful...” I was remorseful when I was told... What I've done is unavoidable, so what should I do from now on, Along with the fact...

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Treatment refusal due to bipolar disorder and breast cancer

I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder about 5 years ago, and I was announced to have breast cancer this summer. Since it was discovered at an early stage, it is planned to be completely cured with anticancer drug treatment and surgery. But I didn't want to be completely cured. If possible, I...

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Characteristics of trustworthy and unreliable people

When it comes to choosing people such as friends, lovers, and hires, I think “trust” and “trust” are important things. Judging by appearance or gestures is not good, but I think people who cannot be trusted or trusted have certain characteristics. Incidentally, I ・People who don't listen to...

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do you recommend Dare?

Recommended men is an abbreviation for “the most recommended member,” and it means the most recommended member (members you particularly like, members you support) in an idol group. It seems that it is... So I have a question. Please tell me the “monk” that monks recommend the most. Those...

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How to find a mentor

I was asked the question “How to become a monk” the other day. This is Maruko. As you answered, I would like to find someone to mentor. So, I'd like to ask you a question, how did you find your mentor? I've heard a few stories about monks during zazen meditation, etc., but I can only think of...

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Smartphone apps recommended by monks

I always enjoy watching Hasunoha and always ask questions. The other day, I had a chance to talk with a monk at a wake. When I asked about the schedule for the 49th, the monk... quickly took his smartphone out of his bag! It was a little bit other than that. Something was different from the...

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About daily work

Thank you for always answering all my questions. The first anniversary of my mother's death is now 1 month later, and things have calmed down a bit. Thank you very much. I have taken a leave of absence due to illness, and since I have time, I work for my parents, grandparents, and ancestors...

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Please tell me if there are any recommendations in the booklet distributed to the first Bon parishioners!

Everyone at hasunoha is always indebted to us. I'm Namutaro, a monk of the Jodo sect. August will soon be celebrated, and every year at this time of year, first Bon parishioners ask, “How should I decorate for Obon?” I get questions like this. So, I'm thinking of handing out Obon...

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About your ancestors

This is my first time asking a question. The other day, I attended an acquaintance's funeral and heard the monk's story. I was moved by the fact that it was a good story that stuck in my heart, but suddenly one question came up. The monk said, “We will be reincarnated repeatedly until the 49th,...

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I want to get rid of the feeling of jealousy. I want to make it lighter.

I'm asking a question for the first time. If I listen to Buddhism over and over again, will my feelings of jealousy decrease if I look at myself? Humans are the ones who get jealous, and isn't it okay to keep it that way? I also feel like it's going to be said, I think I'm usually a person...

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I'm worried about whether we can get back together.

I got married when I was 18 years old due to x2. As a result of discussions, the children were raised at my husband's house, and they remarried when they were 26, but every time they had a fight, they received violence and got divorced because they were unbearable. Soon after that, I met my...

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What happens when you die

Will it be painful to die, will it be easier, or will it depend on how that person lives?

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Daughter's death

They answered it twice, and when it became painful, I reread it. They're the second daughter, but they don't talk much about her older sister, and they don't even put their hands together. I'm in 5th grade. They are crying at the hospital, and they don't cry after finishing the wake or funeral,...

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I haven't talked to my parents

When I was in my third year of high school, my older sister also went to a daycare vocational school, and I also admired being a nursery teacher, but I knew that my sister's tuition was difficult, but once I wanted to share my thoughts and told my mother, but my mother cried because of how much...

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A quote that a monk thought up in 10 seconds

I want to hear quotes from monks that really pierce my heart. By all means, I would like to use that quote in various situations. Please tell me some moving quotes that only a monk can say.

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