仏教の自殺観　他殺は重い罪です、自殺は……｜スマナサーラ長老の初期仏教Q&A #jtba #道徳 #倫理 #死生観 #仏教哲学

Venerable Sumanassara directly answered questions and concerns sent via email. (Recorded on September 11, 2025) Q: I believe that Buddhist teachings dictate that one goes to hell because one violates the Five Precepts. However, does "suicide" violate the precept of not killing? In the sutras, there is an anecdote about the suicide of Arhat Channa (Kanto), and it is said that this is a sign that the Buddha acknowledged his nirvana, indicating that suicide is not killing. I would be grateful to hear your thoughts on this. ( will_of_stone ) Japanese Subtitles: Hiraaki So @ Subtitle Production Team ■ Venerable Sumanasara's Buddhist Sermons Twitter   / jtba_talk   ■ Theravada Buddhist Association of Japan Twitter   / jtba_info   ■ STORES.JP Early Buddhist Sermons to Nurture the Soul Download content related to Theravada Buddhism (Early Buddhism, Theravada Buddhism), including data on Venerable Sumanasara's sermons. https://j-theravada.stores.jp/ ■ Profile of Venerable Sumanasara Venerable Alubomulle Sumanasara Thero Venerable Theravada Buddhist (Theravada) Buddhism. Born in Sri Lanka in April 1945. Ordained at the age of 13. Teaches Buddhist philosophy at the National University of Kelaniya. Came to Japan as a government-sponsored student in 1980. After completing his doctoral studies at Komazawa University, he currently works as a Buddhist missionary and meditation instructor at the Japan Theravada Buddhist Association. He has also appeared on NHK Educational TV's "The Age of the Heart" and lectured at the Asahi Culture Center. He has written numerous books, including "Buddha's Theory of Happiness," "Perspective on Impermanence," "Not Getting Angry" (Japanese), and "Freedom from Anger" (English). ■Japan Theravada Buddhist Association "Membership Information" Would you like to support the Buddha's teachings? https://j-theravada.com/support/join/ ■Association Donation Desk (Japan Post Bank Direct payments accepted) https://j-theravada.com/support/join/... ~May all living beings be happy~