Zen Dialogues

Reflections from Japan's Buddhist Traditions

A monk's marriage

Hello. It's fuzzy that I asked the question before. I suddenly thought, do monks wear wedding rings when they get married? Also, is there a ceremony for exchanging rings at the time of the wedding? Will they also be given an engagement ring before that? If I could finally answer this... Are...

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I have become “distrustful of the Heart Sutra.”

Hello. I wanted some kind of place to rest my mind, so I started studying Buddhism. I think there are sects that read the Heart Sutra and sects that don't, but please tell me your interpretations. Depending on the books I've read, Buddha explained that the Five Realms, the Eighteenth Realms,...

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Spirits attack living humans

Due to my habit of being afraid, I often listened to videos read aloud in my spare time, such as ghost stories. What I heard one day was about blind spirits, so they said they would only search for people who know those spirits and kill them. The person who posted that reading aloud said that...

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The monk has a shaved head and no hair

Do you wash a monk's head with soap (body soap)? Do you wash your hair with shampoo even if you don't have hair? Do you rinse?

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I went crazy during the earthquake

I am a person living in Kumamoto where the earthquake occurred this time. My home collapsed, so I'm living in an evacuation center, but the attitude is that I, the same refugee, are the only victims of the disaster, and it is natural for nothing to be done. I want to eat that, I don't like...

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Do monks have occupational diseases

There are illnesses and symptoms that are likely to occur due to occupation, such as tenosynovitis if you sit on a PC and type all the time, but are there any illnesses or symptoms that are likely to occur when you are a monk?

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About the Women's Imperial Family

(From the Editorial Department. (This question has been partially edited because there are parts that conflict with prohibited matters in the terms of use) I received a lot of harsh opinions last time and last time. Since then, my wife has suffered from a mental illness and is currently in...

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I'm going to die tonight.

I had a discussion the other day as well. I managed to search for counseling agencies, but since various concerns are mixed, I don't know where to consult, and counseling agencies end at night. My parents and friends, the only person who was trying to get me to listen to anything was...

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I can't have a good relationship with my father

Nice to meet you. I haven't had a good relationship with my real father since I was a kid. Today, at last, a “marriage break” declaration was issued. It's gotten worse since my mom died last year. Originally, I think it's typical of returning a favor with revenge. So many rants that...

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Please help. I want to die tomorrow.

Currently, if I had to say, I'm alone at school. At the beginning of the year, they were kicked out because they were fluffy, and even where they were told to come after that, they were eventually told that they didn't like being messed around, and they were kicked out like bullying. After...

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The meaning of being alive

They got divorced in April 2015, and now they're working twice. Now I work alone as a temporary employee, and after two marriages, 3 real children are now children I'm in a situation where I haven't been able to do anything like a father and haven't given child support. Every day, I struggle...

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Are monks popular?

This is an empty question, but thank you (>_<) I searched for it as a monk, and the one called the Beautiful Bozu Encyclopedia was a hit σ (･ω･no) Is Bukkake Monk popular? Are there many worshipers at temples with handsome monks (· ·;)

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About Obon prayers

My mother's first Bon Festival will be here. The monk at the temple introduced by the funeral director shared the sutras on the 49th, and a postcard announcing the Obon prayer came. The day and time have been specified. Actually, it's the same as when my father passed away ten years ago He is...

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What is happiness in Buddhism?

What is happiness in Buddhism? Gaining enlightenment through training? Destroying your worries and being freed from suffering? I don't really understand it.

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I want to be healed at a temple

Good morning. This is my second consultation. I like the atmosphere of the temple. I was able to experience Buddha shooting by myself in the hall before, and it really felt at ease. Like that, I want time to stand still in front of the Buddha. Isn't it possible for you to relax until it's...

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I want to enjoy waking up in the morning and have an unavoidable, fulfilling day

When I woke up in the morning, OK! I'll do my best today too! I want to live a life that makes me feel fulfilled. Recently, when I sleep at night, I just think, and even when I wake up in the morning, I don't want to wake up... I want to stay still like this... I have been feeling completely...

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Is it OK to be in a relationship with someone you don't like?

I'm currently in a relationship with someone I haven't fallen in love with. I was confessed by my partner, and I was happy with this feeling... and I also had been my only best friend since elementary school, so I decided to go out with them without wanting to lose them. I like them as best...

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Can monks see ghosts?

Can monks see ghosts and spirits? What should I do if I see it?

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I don't rejoice at people's success

Nice to meet you. I've always had a personality where I can't rejoice in the success of others. For example, I heard stories about friends succeeding at work or passing difficult qualifications On the surface, they are happy together, but in my heart, it's frustrating, lonely, I'm starting...

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Characteristics of sects in a nutshell

There seem to be various denominations of Buddhism, but how are they different? I don't know how difficult it is, so please tell me the characteristics in a nutshell. For example, is Jodo Shinshu a “power petition”?

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