Zen Dialogues

Reflections from Japan's Buddhist Traditions

What is enlightenment?

I believe in Christianity. I've been lonely since I was 12, and my parents gave up on me, I've been sending you days of alcohol and corruption. When I was around 22, there was a turning point, and I stayed in the mountains and started praying to Shinto and Buddha. After that, I had a strange...

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Why are there multiple types of Buddha?

The model for Nyorai is Buddha. As I learned in class, are there multiple types of Buddha even though there is only one Buddha in this world? There is also Buddha Buddha inside, and my head is confused. Can you tell me about it?

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Non-self-opinion (selflessness theory) and opinion

I would like to know the difference between non-self theory (selflessness theory) and the Buddha's denied opinion Causal theory may also be involved, but I see that “living things occur due to relationships.” And I think that view is basically “in line with the Buddhist view” However, I think...

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About reincarnation

　The first thing I saw in an introduction to Buddhism was that “the purpose of Buddhism is freedom from reincarnation.” Reincarnation is believed in foreign Buddhism, but that story is rarely told in Japanese Buddhism. I'd like to know why. This is because it is the most important matter...

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Kramer

The other day, they were furious and yelled at something that was not in line with their own intentions, and they sat in a place that interfered with business in the store until the owner came, and even when the owner came, they ranted and yelled, and there were so many terrible...

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　Buddhism is not a religion

　There was an article in the newspaper report dated December 5 that Einstein's letter was auctioned off and successfully bid at a high price. The letter showed a negative view of religion against God. Buddhism does not have a god, so it can be said that it is not a religion. The basis...

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Other religions

Why is there so much religion in this world called “I Am the Truth”? Also, where can you tell the difference between a fake and a real one? Can humans recognize absolute truth?

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What is love in Buddhism

I'm indebted to you. I thought the Christian idea of “the love of God the Father” in the book was wonderful. Is there a similar way of thinking in Buddhism? I don't think it's something to convert casually, so First, I'd like to know if Buddhism has similar ideas.

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Relationship with parents

I grew up being abused by my parents during my childhood, such as violence and abuse. My mother interfered too much because she didn't want me to fail, and I grew up constantly being told that I wouldn't raise her unless it was the path I wanted. Now I'm a working person and living alone, and...

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Number of ancestors review

According to one sermon, my parents are 2, their parents are 4, my great-grandparents are 8... 16--32-64----128, and if it was 16 generations ago, I calculated 65,536 people 100 generations ago, then it became 1,267,650,600,228,229,401,496,703,205,376 people! No matter how many Earths there are...

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If you want to reduce progressive suffering

I received advice that Buddhism is about trying to live by devising ways to live a happy and happy life within the specs you were born with. I can't enjoy it. Also, plus, suffering continues permanently because of that spec. They also include suffering over values, for...

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My monk warned me to be careful about my boyfriend.

I went to the memorial service for my grandfather's 7th anniversary today. The monk was my uncle's high school classmate, and since my grandfather passed away, he has been coming every time for memorial services. When the monk comes home today, he says, “Be careful.” I was told, what!? When...

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Even if I study Buddhism, I can't have any personality. What is a good way to develop personality?

I would like to ask you a question, my name is Harusora. As the title suggests, even if I study Buddhism, I can't have any personality, and I'm even disgusted with my shallow self. I have been studying Buddhism for about 4 to 5 years, such as pilgrimages (visiting Shikoku and various...

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What kind of monk do you think a good monk is?

My father, who is the chief priest of a temple of the Nichiren sect, died suddenly, and my eldest son, who is still in high school, decided to practice ascetic practices to take over the temple, but people around him told me that he must become a good monk. a good monk? What kind of monk would be...

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In my free time

How do monks spend their free time?

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I'm worried about the monk's life.

The image of me is reciting sutras at a monk's funeral, practicing in front of the Buddha, doing waterfall work, and zazen meditation. Do you do this every day? 1. Do monks exercise? 2. Do monks purr in their spare time? 3. Do monks do shopping at supermarkets, convenience stores, etc.? 4....

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In order to be able to believe in the existence of the Pure Land and Amitabha Buddha...

I think there are many monks who sincerely believe in the existence of the Pure Land. I think the concept of the Pure Land itself is centered around the Jodo religion (Jodo sect, Jodo Shinshu, etc.), but how did the priests of the Jodo religion come to believe in the existence of the Pure Land...

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A promise you have to die when you're born

Hi I've asked questions about “fear of death” several times. Since then, I've read philosophy books myself and looked up religion, the occult, brain science, neuroscience, etc., but I've become increasingly unsure about the ego, consciousness, and memory. I'm most afraid of dying and...

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I want to die

Thank you so much for answering my questions last time. Right now, I feel alone with no one around me to rely on, and I don't see any point in living alone. Also, I don't think I can help anyone even if I'm alive. I'm not interested in anything. There is a feeling that I'm just lethargic and...

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Do monks study other religions too?

Just an accidental question. It's not an urgent question, so I'd be happy if you could answer it even when you take a quick look! ① Do monks study Buddhism surprisingly other religions? ② What do you think about other religions? I would be happy if you could tell me ⭐️

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