仏教トーク 真夜中に現れた悪魔の問いに、お釈迦さんが恥じたこと
真夜中に目が覚めたお釈迦さんの前に、夢の中で少年が現れた。「悟った人が、なぜ死んだように眠るの？」——その問いに、お釈迦さんが恥じたこととは。
仏教トーク 
Buddhist talk Is Everything Really Changing? The Reality of Change and the Trap of Attachment
Explore a calm dialogue on how everything in life is constantly changing. Learn what it truly means for something to be “true” and how to relate wisely to facts, without falling into the trap of attachment.
法の種 正見（しょうけん）とは？｜漢字の解釈と英訳での気づき
正見（しょうけん）の意味を漢字から読み解き、英訳作業での悩みや気づきをまとめました。日本語と英語でしか伝わらない表現の違いを随想録風に紹介します。
仏教トーク 泥のレンコンと龍のたとえ―托鉢から戻らない小さな弟子の物語
托鉢の小さな弟子の物語を通して、行動や心のあり方、学ぶことの大切さを考えます。清らかな龍と小さな龍のたとえ話が、日々の成長や学びの気づきを与えます。
Buddhist talk Seeing Things As They Are: A Guide to Right View
Curious about Right View in Buddhism? This conversation with the Buddha and his disciples explores how we can truly see things as they are—not by following a strict method, but by observing without clinging or forcing conclusions. It’s a gentle invitation to reflect, notice, and understand more clearly, using everyday examples from life.
Buddhist talk Continuation of the Veena Metaphor: What Is the “Right Sound” in Practice? — Neither Too Tight Nor Too Loose
An exploration of the “right sound” in Buddhist practice and awakening, inspired by the veena metaphor. What does it mean to practice neither too tight nor too loose, and how is awakening found within practice itself?
仏教トーク 本当に恐れていたのは、誰だったのか ― 殺人鬼アングリマーラの転機
恐れられた殺人鬼アングリマーラ。彼が本当に恐れていたものとは何か？雑阿含経第38-1077に基づき、出会い・心の動揺・自己の見つめ直しを経て変化する物語から考えます。
Buddhist talk Learning the Middle Way with Sona: Lessons from the Veena
Follow Sona’s journey with the veena and discover how mindful practice teaches balance, patience, and the Buddhist Middle Way.
Buddhist talk What is Avijjā (Ignorance)? — A Dialogue with Sāriputta
What does avijjā really mean in Buddhism? Through dialogue and everyday examples, this article explores ignorance not as lack of knowledge, but as failing to face reality as it is.
仏教トーク 思い込みが生んだ誤解と嘘
粗末な食事をきっかけに、思い込みと怒りが嘘を生み、罪が捏造されていく。雑阿含経をもとに、人間関係が崩れていく過程を物語として描く。
Buddhist talk The Sickness of Being Calculating — The Hidden Struggle of Overthinking in Our Minds
Discover how overthinking and being overly calculating can cause hidden mental suffering. Learn from the Buddha’s teachings in the Saṃyukta Āgama how to shift perspective, prevent unnecessary stress, and naturally ease the mind.
Buddhist talk The Causes of Aging and Death — Examined Through the Metaphor of a Tripod
Is there a clear cause of aging and death? Drawing on Saṃyukta Āgama Sutra 12-288, this dialogue with Śāriputra examines the interdependent nature of life, the body, and the self, using the tripod metaphor to explain Buddhist insights.
仏教トーク 仲間の忠言に耳を貸さないティッサ
「私はあなたのいとこだ」と仲間の忠言を退けたティッサ。お釈迦さんはどう諭したのか。雑阿含経をもとにした会話形式の仏教トーク。慢心と忠言について考えます。
Buddhist talk Anuruddha’s Vow of Wakefulness — Insight Born from Failure
Based on Ekottara Āgama, this story shows insight from failure—when Anuruddha fell asleep during the Buddha’s Dharma talk. Experience ancient monastic life and reflections on learning and awareness.
Appendix A Reader’s Note on How to Approach Buddhist Talk: A Prescription for Thought
Discover how to read Buddhist Talk with the right mindset. This guide offers a “prescription for thought,” helping readers notice both clear insights and subtle questions, and encouraging independent reflection.