Zen Dialogues

Reflections from Japan's Buddhist Traditions

Is it okay to be a monk to be comfortable?

People are black companies in a black nation and it's a hell of screaming, but temples are paradise in a sense, right?

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Is marriage the cause of poor health?

I had a consultation about 2 months ago. My physical condition is better than before and I'm back to work. Recently, I began to think that my husband, whom I married six months ago, was unwell. Originally, I somehow got married, and my husband's good place is a very kind place. They also treat...

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On how to learn Buddhist thought regardless of denomination

About 10 years ago, from excessive stress at work and in private I had panic disorder → depression, and I was in a situation where I couldn't work, so I left my job. Until then, I worked full time and had the last train on my way home, After returning home or on the weekend, I sometimes work...

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I don't know how to treat a father with terminal cancer

My father developed stomach cancer, and he was thrown a spoon at the hospital and has reached the palliative care stage. I've stopped uttering words, and sleeping with almost no food has become the majority of the day. I want to do something as a son, but as a father, I don't seem to want...

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I want to get married, but I can't meet a partner easily.

I want to get married, but I can't meet a partner easily. Even if I think “maybe this person,” when I think about living for a long time, I'm worried about my partner's shortcomings and break up over and over again. What should I do?

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The sutras belong to a high priest

I was indebted to him once here, and I became interested in Buddhism Originally, I had calligraphy as a hobby even though I'm not good at it I was thinking of starting to copy the sutras What if I told that kind of story to my friends and acquaintances I was told something like the title...

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How can I forget the person I broke up with?

I broke up with someone I had a long distance relationship with in Japan and overseas 3 months ago. Ever since I first started dating, I thought this person was someone I would never be able to be with, but on the other hand, I was very happy during “good times.” I wanted to break up, but I still...

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Trigger

Trigger I am drawn to the teachings of Buddhism and the occupation of being a monk I have a vague sense of longing. How did you become a boy? I would appreciate it if you could tell me for reference.

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What does it mean that we exist?

Why do we exist? More importantly, why does this world exist? Please let me know if you know a reason why it shouldn't be “nothing.” Some people say that the world we live in is spiritual training. In the first place, what are souls made for, and are they forced to practice ascetic practices...

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I can't speak well with people.

I'm a high school student. I haven't been able to speak well with people lately. In the first place, it makes me think about whether speaking is meaningful. Then, I doubted how I was chatting, I can only smile softly when I talk to my friends.

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On the marriage of an only child

The man I'm currently in a relationship with is also an only child. We both began to be aware of marriage in terms of age. My parents' house is far enough to use an airplane, and his parents' house is in a nearby prefecture. He will take over the family business, so if he gets married, I think...

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Reasons for leaving

I'm currently considering retirement. The reason is that I don't live with my work shift and my physical condition continues to be poor, and that passive smoking during breaks is painful, but is that sweet? The workplace is an environment where you can study, and there are no complaints about...

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Talk specifically about your friend's death. (Be prepared to be scolded)

I met a friend at a cooking college when I was 19. However, due to my own circumstances, I dropped out of school. After that, I suddenly got a phone call from her and said, “I'm at 00 station now, can I go to Kaori's house?” It was a phone call. When I asked what happened to the school, My...

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How should I live from tomorrow...

Sorry for asking so many questions. There are things like the types of hell written on it, aren't there? Details it's like if you do this, this kind of thing will happen in this kind of hell... There was a very painful punishment written on it. It doesn't kill the bug from the previous...

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Isn't it OK to be an unrelated Buddha after all?

Good evening. What should I do. I'm about to burst into tears. Regarding the illness, the teacher, who had gone to the hospital before, said, “Wasn't that long ago?” I was told. It's not a big deal even if it's an illness, but it's “Graves' disease,” which is currently being talked about on...

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About my son who died

Let me talk about my sister. My sister got divorced 20 years ago along with her two sons. After that, my older sister, who was a full-time housewife, worked hard and worked hard in search of happiness, but she was unable to earn income the way she wanted, and she returned her two sons to her...

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I can't honestly take part in my friend's consultation

I have a best friend, and we meet frequently and talk to each other, If anything, I'm a listener, and I often listen to stories and consult with them. At first, I listened attentively. But compared to my worries, why is that so hard? with I've come to think about it no matter what. It's...

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What is affliction?

What is affliction? What is written on Wikipedia is difficult and difficult to understand, so please tell me simply in an easy-to-understand manner.

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How to break free from feelings of regret?

I've been suffering lately. When I lived for a long time, there were many good things and bad things. Since everything has passed, I live my life sometimes reflecting and sometimes encouraging while thinking that it is unavoidable to some extent. However, I have some regrets that I can't control...

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I want the world to be free of infants, toddlers, and child abuse.

Quite often, we hear news about children who have died of abuse. What's on the news is just the tip of the iceberg, and it hurts my heart to think that there are children being abused even at this moment. I sincerely hope that the world will be free of abuse, but the only thing I can do right...

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