Zen Dialogues

Reflections from Japan's Buddhist Traditions

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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I can't communicate with my husband

I'm worried about my marriage. We've been in a relationship for 3 years, and we've been married for 4 and a half years. At first, everyone said they were on good terms and were always together That was the relationship. We talked a lot, and the two of us went out on our days off. Recently,...

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The love story was so sudden...

I have a wife, and in a few months we will have a child. And yet, I fell in love with another woman. Commonly speaking, they are ambivalent feelings. I understand in my head that I shouldn't do it, but I just can't go against my feelings. What should I do??? Of course, I love my wife,...

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Life Counseling

Nice to meet you. I'm 23 years old and live in Kanagawa Prefecture. I joined 2 months ago and am currently 7 months pregnant. I lived with my mom until I got married. I don't know much about my father. Probably because of that, I wanted to reassure my mother by having a family from early...

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What do you do if you make a mistake in the sutras in the middle

Can even monks make mistakes in sutras? I think there are times when even professional singers make mistakes in lyrics, but have you ever made a mistake or chewed on a sutra and got lost in a strange way? In such a case, how do you fix it?

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I'm a student, but I don't understand why I live.

I'm a college student who will become a member of society starting next year. Thankfully, I got a job offer, but the company I plan to join is a so-called “black company.” They are made to work from 8 o'clock in the morning until the last train, and it seems that there is no end to the number...

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Japanese songs that make you feel Buddhism

Are there any Japanese songs (jPop, nursery rhymes, or enka) that make you feel the teachings of the Buddha? If you tell me the title of the song, the name of the artist, and if possible, the French language that symbolizes that song, it will be helpful when listening.

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Please give me some advice on my grandmother's bones.

My grandmother passed away last year. The funeral was held in secret, and since they didn't go through the temple, they didn't bury their bones in the graves where my grandfather or great-grandparents are located. Since we are married and have left our parents' house, we have no plans to enter...

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What song (song) makes you feel like “It's Buddhist”?

Strange question (;° O°) Could the monk teach me the song “This is a Buddhist song”? I'd like to hear that. Personally, The Blue Hearts “Rose of Passion”... various acts impermanent “Linda Linda”... the preciousness of the lives of sentient beings “HANABI” in Mr. Children... An...

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What is Japanese Buddhism?

　This is my first time asking a question here. Thank you for your support. I'm currently majoring in sociology at graduate school, and at the same time I have a strong interest in Buddhism. I would like to focus my future life on Buddhism. As a result of my own research on the current...

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What does it mean to quiet Nanmu Amida Buddha

My family is a member of the Jodo sect. The Jodo sect (I think the Jodo Shinshu sect is the same) understands the idea that “if you just chant Namu Amida Buddha, when you die, Amida will appear and take you to the Pure Land, where you will gain enlightenment and be saved.” However, no matter...

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