Zen Dialogues

Reflections from Japan's Buddhist Traditions

I wish I could die like this

I asked a similar question a year and a half ago. It's embarrassing to think that nothing has changed. I'm currently in college and have a mental illness. It's called bipolar disorder. I stopped going to the hospital when I asked the question last time, but for some reason I went there again. I...

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I believe it will be the last and greatest act of filial piety.

I inherited the inheritance of my father who passed away last time for about half price (?) But I asked the question that they were worried because they didn't know the correct way to use it. It's almost 10 days since then, but for now, I was able to withdraw tens of thousands of yen and use it...

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My favorite aunt has changed

I'm worried about my neighbors who have been on good terms with my family since I was a kid, or rather, I can't do anything, but it's painful because I have no place to express my feelings. I would appreciate it if you could just read it. That person (let's say Mr. A) was being treated at...

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I'm afraid of hell.

I found out about it on the internet the other day. Is it true that even if you destroy something that people cherish, it will end up in endless hell? I remember inadvertently dropping and breaking a glass figurine that my family had cherished in my house before. But I did reflect on...

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I have regrets about my mother's last

My mother, who had been fighting liver cancer, spread to lymph and my physical condition suddenly changed after painful lung symptoms appeared, and my husband and I rushed to the hospital. We had no children and worked together, and we stayed in a nursing home about 1 hour from our home so that...

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What if you ask me about my occupation? An answer that isn't heavy.

I'm always indebted to you. There was a lot of noise here too, Now, thanks to you, I am able to work dripping with sweat It's ready. Everyone at Kiganji Temple who broke off a bad relationship and met someone new Mr. is also very nice to me. I'm really thankful and happy. ✳ ︎ Now...

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What should I do

There is a memorial service, but I have a mental disorder. So now I'm going to employment support and I don't have any money. My mom says it's okay because she knows I have a mental disorder, but I'm really uneasy. What should I do with the money? Is it OK to leave even if I can't put it out?

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Is it strange that you don't like the word “⚪ ︎ ⚪ ︎ view”?

Recently, I've been thinking about making my life better. I get hints by watching TV shows, internet videos, and books. It's interesting to know what people think, but it's kind of uncomfortable. I feel like the more I know, the farther away I get from answering. Sometimes I write down my...

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I don't understand the meaning of being born or being alive

I'm a man in his late 40's. It's a really embarrassing story, but I don't understand the meaning of being born or being alive. The other day, I lost my wife, whom I had been with for 25 years, due to an incurable illness. I have an eldest son who is currently in his fourth year at...

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Is it good to ask the Buddha

I heard that you should not ask Amida or Buddha at the temple. There are times when we pray for longevity and happiness at shrines, etc., but isn't it bad to ask the Buddha that way?

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I don't know what's good or bad to do... maybe I'm done already...

　I'm always indebted to you. Sorry for the creepy title. It was the first time in this year that I got a fuss from someone else... I get along well with the ladies in the neighborhood, If you find it in the common hallway on the 2nd floor of the apartment, “Good morning, Auntie!” I was...

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Is there a way to relieve anxiety when you're tired?

When I get home after work, there are times when I feel tired and uneasy. I tell myself, “It can't be helped because I feel anxious when I'm tired,” but it still hurts my heart. What's more, when something bad happens, I just remember it. I'm trying to resolve it by closing my eyes and...

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What is the meaning of living?

Thank you for taking the time to check the details of your consultation. A 32-year-old woman is married, has no children, and lives with her husband. I don't know when it started, but when I suddenly realized it, I began to want to die. I don't think there is a clear reason why I began to...

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Let me ask you a question about the work of a monk.

I'm in middle school, and I'm looking into occupations I'm interested in. The occupation I chose was a monk who is also familiar with appreciating Buddha statues as a hobby. This is the content of the question ・Job description ・What should I do to get that job ・Things I keep in mind...

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Is it OK for me to be alive?

It's been a while since I'm a monk enrolled in Hasunoha, it's been a while, Kana. I'm having trouble this time too, so I'm posting a consultation. Now, I recently watched an animation dealing with the war (Pacific War) on a video site, and the recent international situation overlaps and once...

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It makes me feel envious of people who are married.

I'm in my 30s, and even though I'm thinking about getting married soon, I haven't got anything in my hands. The newcomer who recently joined the company is getting married and has children, so it's becoming somewhat frustrating. I wonder what it is~.

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Denomination differences

I have been asking questions many times. Thank you for your kind responses every time. Well, until now, I've graduated from a Christian school, lived in an Islamic country, and had learned all religions as knowledge without any religion in particular. It's the quality of originally pursuing,...

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When I'm alone, I'm lonely, isolated, and lonely

When I'm alone, I'm filled with feelings of loneliness, isolation, and loneliness. I have a self that doesn't enjoy anything. It's hardest when I'm home alone. What should I do?

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Shouldn't it be fun?

My hobby was to say funny things on the internet. But I'm not being dealt with at all. I can't get an evaluation. I hear that women aren't popular when they're funny. I hear they're not popular even if they're smart. There's no such thing as not saying anything interesting in real life,...

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[Please excuse me for being rude] Buddha hates psychiatry so much.

I'm always indebted to you. Please excuse my rants and rude remarks. Buddhism, do boys dislike psychiatry and developmental medicine that much? So what exactly is the Buddha I've worshiped until now? ✳ ︎ The other day, I had a conversation with a monk at the family temple. “You say...

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