Zen Dialogues

Reflections from Japan's Buddhist Traditions

About the eye opening memorial service

This is my first time asking a question. My mother-in-law passed away last year, and the funeral, the 49th memorial service, and a memorial service for opening the eyes of the family temple were made by a monk acting on behalf of the family temple. In order for the principal image to be...

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I don't fit in with the workplace

I am consulting for the first time. It's been 3 months since I changed jobs from the same industry to the same job, but it's not easy to get used to the workplace. It's not very bright, and some office workers say they are sneaking around and talking nonsense right in front of them, and...

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I always think about it before going to bed

When I go to sleep, when I close my eyes, all the bad memories that happened in the past, the bad things that happened, the mistakes, the things I was embarrassed about, go round and round in my head, It makes me remember it and I can't sleep. It's so painful to think that I want to disappear...

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My parents-in-law who don't think they're temple people

We talked about it earlier. It's not like a monk, it's a rant! bad talk! It's just disgusting! When the time comes, we will have to live together again. Even so, I don't intend to talk to the parishioners to make everything together in a two-family house, etc., and I don't intend to live...

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An examinee who has a habit of saying “I want to die.”

Due to bullying (rants, money fraud, confinement) when I was in elementary school, I lived while thinking “I want to die” for over half of my life. This feeling won't go away even if the bullying is over. Rather, the number of “things I have to work hard for” increases year by year, and it's...

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I want to die by jumping into the river like this in the car and train

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About the pros and cons of attending funerals for infants

My cousin's daughter died. It was a girl who would soon be 2 years old. I also have an older brother who is 4 years old. There is a funeral the day after tomorrow, and I'm not sure if my sons (4-year-old man, 3-year-old woman) should attend. My parents say they don't have to force them to...

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The balance between “knowing enough” and “ambition”

Happy new year. I pray that it will be a healthy year for all of you. ＊ I have a question about how to balance “knowing enough” and “ambition.” ■The content of the question ・There is no end to human worries ・I understand that “contentment” is important in order to successfully deal...

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nicknamed

For example, a child's name The eldest son Sho Second son Ryota If that's the case, the eldest son's name is not abbreviated, he just flies, The second son is abbreviated as Ryo-kun and Yo-chan. Is it a pity that your name is Ryota? If that's the case, do you think it's okay to just...

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Let me ask you a question about the present of Zen

I recognize that the present means living in the present. But I think any person will remember something or make an appointment. Also, I think memories and plans are the past and future themselves. I feel that there is a contradiction between living in the moment and the above. How can we...

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What should I answer...

Hello. I work in the hospitality business. Most of our customers are elderly, but often, foot problems don't heal easily. What happened? They say things like that, but I can't really put into words what to answer. How can I ease my feelings I think it might be light weight, but I can't find...

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Regrets about naming children

I regret naming my child, and I can't change my mind. My name is on my profile. After searching for various things on the internet, it is a repetition that children see bad opinions such as pity and become depressed again. The final decision was made due to lack of sleep after delivery, so I...

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To paradise

It is said that if you do something bad, you will go to hell, but if you repent of your actions afterwards, can you go to paradise?

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I'm interested in the monk's room! Are there any monks who don't like cleaning?

I haven't been good at tidying up or cleaning since I was a kid. But I'm making an effort little by little, and I'm maintaining the same level of cleanliness as everyone else. (Clothes were also reduced to about 40 pieces, and tableware and cups were reduced to about 40 when two people lived...

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About the life of a hungry child

After searching on the internet, I arrived at this point, and I was so excited to ask a question... I live in a family of 3 with a 1 year old daughter and a husband suffering from depression. I just found out that I have a 5-week-old baby in my stomach. I was happy and excited when I...

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I must not come to Hasunoha

The monks say they want to help or save. On the other hand, I'm very happy, but I'm not sure. Even though I can't help me, I don't know if a monk I've never met or heard a voice will help. Even if I believe in monks, when I can't believe them, I'm all alone again. It's unbearable. If that's the...

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I want to die I want to die I want to die I want to die I want to die I want to die I want to die I want to die The feeling that I want to die does not change even after consulting with Hasunoha many times and receiving words from the monks. I really want to die.

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How will the police deal with throwing firecrackers at home?

Firecrackers were thrown into the house before, and the guy doing it had his predictions, so when I heard it through my teacher, I acknowledged it. Instead, they don't speak ill of it or show a color of remorse. As expected, I was hungry. What do you think they'll do if you call the...

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pocketbook

I don't lament or feel uneasy about not being able to fill up my schedule. If you're free, you can doodle there. I see, that's what it is. I wonder if Bon-san's notebook is already a black bag.

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anxiety about the future

Nice to meet you. My name is me. I'm currently a graduate student and I'll become a member of society next year. What I thought I'd discuss this time There are many uneasy things about the future, That's because I just feel depressed. What is the reason 1. I have a debt of about...

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