Zen Dialogues

Reflections from Japan's Buddhist Traditions

What happens when you die

Will it be painful to die, will it be easier, or will it depend on how that person lives?

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Daughter's death

They answered it twice, and when it became painful, I reread it. They're the second daughter, but they don't talk much about her older sister, and they don't even put their hands together. I'm in 5th grade. They are crying at the hospital, and they don't cry after finishing the wake or funeral,...

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I haven't talked to my parents

When I was in my third year of high school, my older sister also went to a daycare vocational school, and I also admired being a nursery teacher, but I knew that my sister's tuition was difficult, but once I wanted to share my thoughts and told my mother, but my mother cried because of how much...

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A quote that a monk thought up in 10 seconds

I want to hear quotes from monks that really pierce my heart. By all means, I would like to use that quote in various situations. Please tell me some moving quotes that only a monk can say.

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Did I kill him

When I was working at a pharmacy, there was a dog wandering round and round in the parking lot of the neighboring supermarket No matter how you look at it, it's a stray dog. What's more, I don't know if it was an accident or if they were abused It is called crouching in a few steps, then...

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The person who is possessed

When I was a kid, I remember watching something like this in a scene from when they were telling scary stories on TV shows. I forgot the details, but when a person who sees ghosts or strange phenomena around you and is in trouble is walking around you, the monk sees that person, and are you...

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I want you to explain sutras in current words in an easy-to-understand manner

The sutras are difficult to read or hear with only kanji, so I don't know what they mean. It's probably packed with really good things, so I think it's been read all the time, so I want them to colloquialize what they're saying in modern language in an easy-to-understand manner. If it's long,...

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Daughter's death

I had a question about my daughter's death the other day. I can't stop crying in response. There are still things I'm worried about. I think my daughter passed away without understanding the translation. It becomes painful to think that they also have regrets. What should I think of...

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How to accept a husband

My husband is so depressed. I sleep a lot during the day and wake up at night, and I'm depressed — I can't sleep. If I say it a little bluntly, it won't come out of the futon. Even if I promise to play with my kids, I don't mind rebelling against old age. If you're careful, you'll freak out...

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I have two questions, but first about graves.

I'm talking about “graves,” Sometimes, “Why don't you buy a grave?” I'm getting a phone call saying. Every time I did that, I refused, saying, “It's there, so it's fine.” However, the person at the company says, “Wouldn't it be better to keep your ancestors' graves nearby from now on? As you...

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Can't you be recognized if you haven't had a hard time

Since I was single, my relationships and work often didn't go well, and I was struggling without knowing anyone. I was finally able to meet a good person, so I had a happy time for a while after getting married, but my relatives and people around me also told me behind the scenes that I hadn't...

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The meaning of living

My husband and I were widowed 13 years ago and have no children. It's a qualified job, so I managed not to have trouble with work even after my bereavement I'm 50 years old, and in my future where I'm only getting old I don't have any hope. Even if I get a job, it's still 10 more years. I...

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What is the Tokyo Temple Festival “Mukogen”

2013/4/29 (Monday/holiday) at 3 temples and 4 Shinagawa shrines in Shinagawa, Tokyo What is the biggest event called Mukogen that takes place? http://www.kohgen.org/ There are many fascinating hands-on workshops, but more than monks Please tell us your enthusiasm and thoughts * This is...

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Daughter's death

I have a family with a husband, eldest daughter 15 years old, and second daughter 10 years old. The day before the junior high school graduation ceremony two months ago, my eldest daughter collapsed in the morning and passed away half a day after being carried away. It was caused by a malignant...

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What is Shingi no worship

I am a disciple of the Honganji school. In the Shinshu sect, from the standpoint of devotion to Mida Ichibutsu, it seems like a rule not to enshrine a kamidana or receive prayers, fortune telling, etc. However, I cooperate with local shrine festivals as a parishioner, and on New Year's, I go to...

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Invisible forces work

The customer store I'm in charge of often closes, The person in charge is transferred, the person in charge stops, and people often leave There are times when a machine does not move, or it may malfunction by mistake. My everyday mind is hurt, and when I get home I'm centered and have no...

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I can't sleep at night because I'm worried when I'm in a relationship

I have a lover I'm in a relationship with, and I can't help but be worried that just emails and phone calls are a little slow will cool down my feelings or that they're being cheated on. If I keep saying to my lover that I want them to email me more, I can't say it because they seem to dislike...

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I'm in a hurry to look for a job and regret it.

I quit my previous job and received the IT company of my first choice to learn from scratch, but the results were disappointing. After that, I found a job thinking about which path I should go, and I had to work for the time being, but I got sick and retired due to nothing but negative things...

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I feel embarrassed to be alive

I'm posting a question for the first time. My grandmother passed away 4 years ago, and as a grandmother, I was very sad at the time. But at the same time, around that time, I began to feel ashamed that I was alive. In the few years since my grandmother passed away, not only the person herself...

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It's Hard to Raise Children Just Because They Get Angry at Kids

I have a 2 year old boy. Recently, I've had a habit of saying “I don't like it,” and I'm not calm. The number of scenes where people get angry because they don't listen to what they say has increased quite a bit. I'm so angry myself that I've never seen anyone this angry outside. Of course,...

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