Zen Dialogues

Reflections from Japan's Buddhist Traditions

Is Buddhism meant to make a profit?

My house is a parishioner of a certain temple, and the temple there takes something like an annual fee every year, so to speak. Of course, I think an annual fee is necessary, but the details are a bit questionable. Among those expenses, the monk's son's tuition is also included in the temple fee....

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What does living mean

Recently, I've been thinking about it. Why and for what are people born and live? Please tell me.

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When you attain enlightenment

Hello. My name is Shikai. Thank you for taking the time to look at my question. I recently learned about the appeal of Buddhism, looked up Buddhism using the internet, etc., and tried meditating etc. Then, all of a sudden, I was struck by a violent shock. I felt like I and my surroundings...

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Who is a violent chief priest.

On the news, I saw a story about a temple that takes a fee to take care of truant or withdrawn children called ascetic practices. I don't know the details, but even though it was called ascetic practice, it didn't mean that the chief priest himself dealt with them, and it seems that they were...

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About the color is the sky the sky is the color “sky”

They are ordinary people who are interested in Buddhism because they notice that there is a sense of discrimination within themselves, and they want to explore a view of the world called “self and others” when arguing about an intolerant society. I learned that “sky” and “Buddha nature” are...

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I want to deepen my learning. You should read this! Please tell me about the book called.

I've made up my mind to read a lot of books this year. Suddenly, I was wondering what kind of books people who follow the path of the Buddha are deepening their learning. It doesn't matter if it's a manga, a novel, a business, essay, or a book about life. We look forward to working with you.

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I'm in the same industry (companion)

I'm still a chief priest, and I can't talk to anyone, so I'm ashamed to be here and I would like to receive guidance from my seniors. Actually, a parishioner came to the temple today because he had something to discuss. According to that person, I would like to ask for a “burial during my...

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I want to die, but I want to live.

This year, I experienced 1 stillbirth and 3 miscarriages. I want to die. But I want to live. Why do my husband and I have to go through such a difficult experience? I just want to hold my baby.

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Paradise

An actor and psychic once said that after death, there will be paradise (heaven) in the other world, but does it really exist?

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It looks like it's no good

It's hard, it's hard I want to see you soon It seems like it's no good after all If I said something like this I'm sure he'll be sad too I want to meet I want to go to him soon It's hard being alone

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I'd like you to answer my questions.

What do you think about this world? I want you to reveal the truth of a real monk rather than an interpretation. Are you angry? Are you dumbfounded? Is it vanity? Is it selfishness or selfishness? I've asked two questions before this, and I'd like you to answer them as well.

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If I die, can I attain Buddhism on my own?

I don't have children. There is no one to offer memorial services (probably) I think if you can have cremated and even an ossuary, that's fine I'm thinking about it. In accordance with natural providence, he died gracefully at the end, And even if you don't get a memorial service from...

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The majesty and precepts of monks

Every time, my question might be better to say Ichamon rather than a question, but thank you for your support this time as well. When I was a kid (born in the S40s), I feel that monks were much more respected than they are now, but what is the cause of the current decline in the dignity of...

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Because the monk

The suffering caused by a monk Please tell me what was good about becoming a monk.

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I'm going to die.

　I asked myself “the meaning of life,” and I couldn't find it. I have come to the conclusion that subjectivity does not intervene in my will, and I will soon run out of life. What should I do? The desire for “knowledge” exceeds the desire for “life,” health is harmed by not being able to live,...

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Have you ever heard the Buddha's voice?

God's (Buddha's) voice (inner voice?) Have you ever heard something like that? If you could hear it, what did you say? Please let me know if you don't mind.

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To the enlightened monk

How do you feel every day when you realize it? Do you enjoy every day once you realize it? If it's fun It's boring, but it goes around the opposite end Rather than fun Feeling quiet?

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Victims of sexual crimes

This is my first time consulting with you. I quit my job last year due to violence from people I met at work. I couldn't even file a complaint, and only fear left an effect on my body, and I even went to the hospital. My partner continues to live without losing their status or honor. Rather...

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I couldn't answer my Taiwanese friend's question

A friend from Taiwan asked me this question the other day. “Taiwanese monks are respected because they don't eat meat, don't drink alcohol, and don't have relationships with women, and they do strict ascetic practices. Japanese monks have relationships with women who eat and drink meat, and...

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Is enlightenment just a concept?

What is enlightenment Actually, it was all an illusion! It's always a matter of time, right? Enlightenment is just a concept, right?

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