The real reason why you shouldn't commit suicide / A video to reconsider suicide

Nov. 13, 2018（Last Update: June 13, 2026）

Q. Why shouldn't we commit suicide?

A.Because suffering does not disappear even if you commit suicide.

When you feel like you absolutely want to die, it is influenced by evil spirits. If you were to commit suicide, an unexpected conclusion awaits you. I created this video so that you might think, 'Maybe I should stop considering suicide.'

Committing suicide does not bring relief, and suffering does not disappear

Even without a physical body, humans continue to live as souls. If we do not know that our essence is the soul, we might think, 'If I commit suicide, all suffering and memories will disappear,' but in reality, even if you commit suicide, suffering remains. Furthermore, until your original lifespan is over, you cannot go to heaven or hell, and you will continue to see the sorrow of those left behind. Therefore, please do not commit suicide.

'It's my life, so I have the freedom to die' is a mistake

Some people say, 'I didn't want to be born' or 'My parents had me without my consent.' But in reality, we all asked God and Buddha to be born on this earth, and we were allowed to be born. Before being born, we made promises with our parents, partners, and friends to meet on earth and created a 'life plan.' Committing suicide means unilaterally abandoning this promise.

When you can't find the value of living, remember the times you were praised

Everyone is an important existence created by God and Buddha. When you lack self-confidence, try to remember the times you were praised by others one by one. In your future life, encounters await you with those who promised to be born with you. For their sake as well, please cherish a heart that affirms yourself.

When living is truly painful, you are under the influence of evil spirits

When you feel like you absolutely want to die, it is influenced by evil spirits. Those who died by suicide become restless spirits and possess people in similar mental states, trying to lead them to suicide as well. The most effective way to cut off such evil influences is to read the fundamental scripture of Happy Science, 'Buddha's Teachings: The Right Heart Sutra' (the most important scripture given to believers) or play the CD of 'Buddha's Teachings: The Right Heart Sutra' to be protected by the light of God and Buddha. Also, to avoid resonating with evil spirits, let's brighten our hearts and learn the truth of Buddhism a little bit every day.

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Answers to readers' questions

We will answer questions received from those who have read the article based on the teachings of Happy Science.

[Reader's Question 1]

Are there people who can go to heaven even if they commit suicide?

[Editorial Department's Answer 1]

In principle, suicide spirits cannot ascend to the heavenly realm.

They either become earthbound spirits or remain with family and relatives, unable to move on to the afterlife.

However, it is not true that all who commit suicide cannot enter heaven; there are exceptions.

For example, among artists, there are a few such cases.

In Japan, there is a writer from the Shirakaba group named Takeo Arishima, who has returned to the Bodhisattva realm. He committed suicide, but he originally had a mission and lived in a position to spread humanitarianism, so he has properly returned to the heavenly realm.

However, it is said that many people remain in hell.

(Refer to 'The World of Eternal Life open_in_new' P.109 'What happens to the spirits of those who commit suicide')

For more details, please visit the suicide prevention site.

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＞The real reason why you shouldn't commit suicide / A video to reconsider suicide! [The true story of the spiritual world]

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[Reader's Question 2]

It has been three months since my partner, who promised to be with me for life, committed suicide. Every night, deep tears overflow, and I can't sleep until morning, continuing to cry. My sadness has not healed, and I can't organize my feelings. My heartache is severe, and each day, my mental strain only increases, making my chest feel like it is going to burst.
I wonder every day why he left without saying anything, and because I can't understand, I end up crying every day and night, feeling exhausted and often wanting to go to him. I desperately want to know what he was thinking when he left.
How should I understand this?
Even though I understand it in my head, my feelings can't keep up.

[Editorial Department's Answer 2]

I can only imagine the sadness and frustration of having been left behind without a word when you were both supposed to overcome future hardships together. However, I believe he would never want you to take your own life.

Why not try praying for him with the staff at your nearest branch or temple? The memorial sutras of Happy Science are very easy to understand and I believe they can help him attain peace.

And through the teachings and prayers of Happy Science, some people feel that they gain awareness and their hearts are healed.

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Please write a letter addressed to him and bring it with you. I believe your feelings will surely reach him as well. I hope you can pray for his peaceful passing with love in your heart.

If you find yourself overwhelmed with painful feelings, please knock on the door of Happy Science. We have also established a phone consultation service for suicide prevention at the "Suicide Prevention Site open_in_new".

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【Reader's Question 3】

It has been a while since my loved one committed suicide. He was very well-liked by everyone. He was loved. It is said that he passed away due to work-related stress, but can he not go to heaven? I really want him to go to heaven. I still love him very much.

【Editorial Response 3】

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