Zen Dialogues

Reflections from Japan's Buddhist Traditions

Do children choose their own mother to be born?

I often hear people involved in the spiritual world and psychics say, “All children are born by choosing their own mother before they are born.” I've seen even a monk who has been appearing a lot in the media recently talking on his channel, saying, “Children are born by choosing their own...

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What is the meaning of a life with no hope and only pain?

I don't see any hope in life. Even if you just live without expecting anything, it costs money. Labor for that purpose is necessary, and suffering such as exploitation occurs. If life has no meaning and living is just a loss, wouldn't it be more reasonable to die?

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I'm not a good kid

Even if you look back With myself being a good kid Otherwise, the difference between myself is too bad It's painful. I'm not a good kid They made people cry, cheated on them, betrayed loved ones, and stole their parents' money. There were also a lot of painful things. There were times when...

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Does “eternal love” exist

There is a person whose feelings have come through and we have decided to go out with. The days are still short, but I've been dreaming about this happening for a long time, and every day is filled with happy feelings. On the other hand, should we say that, or why should we say it, I'm...

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I'm worried that I might have run over someone

Hello. It's been a bit difficult lately, and I wanted someone to listen to it, so I asked for it. Recently, while driving a car, when the distance between pedestrians and cyclists gets closer, it doesn't feel like a collision or make a flashy sound, “Huh? I may have run over the person...

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Third year of college, I don't know what I need to do

I'm currently in my 3rd year of college and have recently started job hunting. But I haven't been able to get serious about it yet. There are publishing and TV stations as industries I'm interested in, but it's not clear whether it's something I really want to do or what I want to do there....

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About the direction of my life

I've always been closed in my heart until now. That means the love partner is a foreigner. The reason I remember myself was a half-celebrity who appeared on an educational program when I was in kindergarten. There was an electric shock. Since then, I've always had a vague longing for...

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How to deal with a mind that has become distorted during the growth process

By asking questions here, we often come to a solution, and I'm thankful for that. We look forward to working with you again. In my previous question, I discussed that although I'm happy now, it becomes difficult when I think back to my old parents. In connection with that, there are things...

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Can Buddhists pray to the gods at the shrine?

　I'm always indebted to you. I've been in a relationship for close to 15 years There is a shrine. However, two years ago, I received the commandment and officially became a Buddhist disciple. I like this shrine, but is there no problem even if I pray? When Buddhists pray to gods of other...

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Religion and dangerous goods are similar. Where are you going, religion?

　I'm always indebted to you. The other day, here, “At the temple, to me I had a discussion about “The Scary Wife Who Just Says This and That.” The continuation of it It's going to be like this, but recently, I've been thinking about it. “Religion and dangerous goods are similar” Observing...

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Even though I'm a Buddhist, I like bizarre things. Stress doesn't go away even with Nembutsu

I'm always indebted to you. Titlin is a punishment Sorry about that. Go to the temple, dedicate 100 flavors, protect the monks... I was saved by a smile. ✳ ︎ Nembutsu when I'm angry or when I'm in self-loathing I can't. The reason is because it's embarrassing. But I like drawing...

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From Teba Tadahin. About the idea that “Buddha is a man.”

I'm always indebted to you. There is a Nichiren sect temple near the hospital I go to It's there. I was curious, I took the plunge. Teraba-san and the chief priest were all friendly, The hall was also neatly maintained. Let me read the Kankyo Sutra that was there I received it,...

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Is red halfway dress bad...?

I'm always indebted to you. First, I'll report it. I'm leaving the hospital today. Do your devotion for us To everyone involved in the hospital who will give it to us May the Buddha bless you. well... Should I wear a red halfway dress Isn't there one? I enjoy Noh as a hobby, When I...

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What is one of the six haramitsu, “humiliation”?

　I'm always indebted to you. What kind of act is an act of humiliation? According to dictionaries and Buddhist scriptures, There is a saying “to endure even when things are hard.” Even if this is dangerous, for example, so-called irregularity An act that could lead to a situation, sudden...

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The work of the Jodo sect. What about wooden fish during the time of Dharani?

I'm always indebted to you. We are in the Jodo sect, but when working, Amida Nyorai, Kondrani, Do you include mantras such as the Fudo Myoo Jikujutsu, and wooden fish during Dharani? If I were to put it in, would it still be a backing? I would appreciate it if you could tell me. ...

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I look stinky.

It's not like everyone around me says it, but it looks stinky. It smells like animals even when you don't keep living creatures, and it smells fishy even though you don't store trash. Maybe it's just filthy, but even when I took a bath with my friend, I couldn't get rid of the smell. Maybe...

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Reports/Consultations → Things You Can Do for a Good Departure

Thank you so much for your kind words about my decisions and circumstances associated with my mother's support. Please forgive me just one more time. ◎ Will carrying out my relics without waiting for 49 days prevent me from being isolated from my parents' house → becoming a Buddha? ◎ If...

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How to live after losing my mother

Thank you for this opportunity to consult with us. I am now 22 years old, and my mother died by suicide. Even now, I don't understand why, and I'm in a strong sense of loss and confusion. Even if you know in your head that “you have no choice but to live,” No matter what kind of happiness...

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I can't forget my past fears

Thank you so much for your kind answers about my sister before. Thanks to you, my sister and I are doing well. What I'm going to talk about this time is how to deal with past fears. I would be happy if you could tell me how to think about getting away from this fear. We got married 5 years...

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Parents' conflict over naturalization and change of surname

I'm half time during the day. Recently, the situation between Japan and China is bad, so there is talk within the family about my father becoming naturalized and changing his surname to a Japanese name. My mother seems to want my father to naturalize and change my last name before I and my sister...

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