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My grandfather committed suicide.

I lost my grandfather 5 years ago.
At the time, I had heard that he suddenly collapsed at home and died of illness, but I heard the other day that it really was suicide.
I also read my grandfather's suicide note.
The cause of suicide was my grandmother.
My grandmother has not been diagnosed, but it is likely that she had dementia or a mental illness.
They showered their grandfather with rants and swearing voices that could be heard in the neighborhood every day, such as “die quickly,” and they ran out of the house saying “I'm going to jump out onto the road now and get hit by a car and die,” and it seems that there were times when my grandfather chased them in a hurry.
It seems that my grandfather once raised his heart, but my grandmother said, “If you die, die alone.”
As a result, my grandfather actually passed away alone.
Prepare for your own funeral and leave a suicide note.
After my grandfather's death, it seems that my grandmother implored my aunt and his wife living in the neighborhood who took care of them to “not tell other relatives why they died.”
They probably thought they would be blamed if they found out.
My grandfather was killed by my grandmother.
My grandmother, who can only think about herself even if she kills her grandfather, also passed away last year.
I think if my grandmother were alive, she would say “murder, you die too,” so I feel relieved about learning about my grandfather's suicide after my grandmother passed away and frustration, saying, “Run to Death was a huge success, you bastard.”
I didn't know my grandfather was so worried.
If I knew, I separated from my grandmother to protect my grandfather.
I suggested, “Grandpa, let's live together.”
My grandfather would have been saved if I had noticed it sooner.
But it's too late to say anything now.
My grandfather didn't come back even though he cried and regretted it.
What's painful for me now is that I couldn't save my grandfather, who should have been saved, and I've heard stories in Buddhism that if you commit suicide, you'll go to hell, and I can't help but wonder if my grandfather is still suffering.
Also, monks were not invited at the funeral, and sutras were not given.
I'm also worried that the monk didn't give me the sutras.
Is it true that if you commit suicide, you'll go to hell?
I wish my grandmother was in hell.
What's going on with my grandfather now?
If reincarnation really exists, I want my grandfather to be happy when he is reborn next time.
I'm a nurse, so I think “illness causes patients to act and act like this,” but I don't think so about my grandmother.

4 Zen Responses

Let's ask them to give you sutras to attain Buddhism

Hanako-sama

I hear that my grandfather committed suicide, and it seems like I can't stop regretting it.
I don't think I'm going to hell just because I committed suicide.
The Buddha will properly save you, so it's fine.
you've been desperately trying to nurse/care for your grandmother
There's no reason why such a grandfather could not be saved.
Also, since suicide occurs suddenly from overwork or mental exhaustion
There's nothing wrong with your grandfather, and he's not responsible, is he?
That's why I think my grandfather will properly attain Buddhism.
However, what bothers me is “not giving sutras.”
Speaking the words of the Buddha (in other words, with sutras) to your grandfather's spiritual position
I think it's necessary for relief.
So it's not too late now.
Ask a trusted monk to give you sutras so you can attain Buddhism.
Also, I think we should ask for some kind of memorial service to replace a funeral so that they can attain Buddhism.
So, it can be a temple that your ancestors are indebted to, or it doesn't matter if it's a monk you trust, so please contact us.
Of course, I can also consult with you via email or line.

Also, in the case of my grandmother, I think it is necessary to spend a little time exploring the relationships and circumstances of your grandfather and grandmother, and the days you have spent unaware of.
I don't say it's impossible, but I don't think there should be anything that makes you continue to hate, so I thought it was necessary to adjust your mind, or purify, something like that.
Please refer to it.
One bow
PS: Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. It may not be easy until your heart is healed. But having connections in this way will help in some way. Please feel free to contact us in the future. I would like to thank you for this partnership. Gassho prayer

Being able to pray for the happiness of those who have died...

Frankly speaking without fear of misunderstandings, listening to your story struck me strongly that your grandfather was a really wonderful person.
I'm sure my grandfather lived in love, and I don't think my grandfather hated or had a grudge against his grandmother. Perhaps because you didn't want that to happen, you made the decision to put an end to your life on your own. I think that's also amazing. What a merciful person... a humble monk can't forbid your sincere respect for your grandfather.
I also have a partner who has gone through hardships with me, and people around me often tend to say they are a married couple, but if my wife is sick or old and becomes like Hanako-san's grandmother, I honestly don't have much confidence.
Your grandmother probably didn't mean it. With the function of manifest consciousness seen by everyone, I don't think that was the case even with the latent part of consciousness, even if it was like an idiot. I wonder how much pain they have suffered inwardly... I'm sure your grandfather had insight into that kind of thing, and then he was snuggling up with your grandmother who turned into a demon...
Nonetheless, the feeling that you have a grudge against your grandmother is probably rooted in the feeling of compassion that comes from love for your grandfather, so I'm “happy” if you cherish only that feeling.
All those who have died leave for the other world (underworld = invisible world) equally. That's why we pray for your souls, but who can pray for the happiness of those who have died? Of course, these are those left behind. Praying for souls is our duty as a person left behind, and that is what is truly called a “memorial service.” Therefore, please cherish your feelings for your grandfather, and respect the way of life your grandfather chose.
Your grandfather must have gone to a good place. There are even people who live with deep compassion in this way. The underworld is not an external world; it is an internal world. In other words, I would appreciate it if you could understand that there is a world where those who left behind live only in the hearts of those left behind.

Sowaka Gassho

They understand, how much it pays off.

The truth I was told was so sad, and when I think about my grandfather, it bothers my heart that he probably survived by holding him alone.
I feel like I wanted to protect you even if you pulled them apart. That's probably because I'm sorry for not being able to notice them, feelings of regret, remorse, and desire to help them, I want them to be alive, and I want to meet them.

My grandmother's symptoms may have made me do that, but it wasn't violence directed only at people close to me or people who accompanied her (grandfather who is my husband), and I wanted them to live by reaching out to support those around them even more.
Even if my grandfather passed away, it's still unforgivable that he hid his suicide in order to preserve his life, didn't properly serve the funeral, and hurt my grandfather's dignity until the end.

they drove him in and killed him...
As a result, my grandmother became a person hated by future generations. This is probably my grandmother's way of life, too. If you hurt your life, it will come back to you. Let's leave the rest of the world to the Buddha.

The Buddha will watch over the life of suicide, no matter what kind of end it is. There's no reason why Grandpa can't be saved.
Now the truth will reach you, and your tears, and your heart will reach your grandfather. They understand, how much it pays off. They are watching over you in peace right now. Please take good care of it and put your hands together to give it to them.
I, too, will join hands from here on out.
Gassho

I pray from the bottom of my heart

I read it.
Your precious grandfather passed away, and you are deeply saddened and sorry, aren't you? You have a deep grudge and hate your grandmother who drove you into that, and you wish she would go to hell. I don't know the details about you or your grandfather or grandmother, but I really understand your painful feelings.

I pray with all my heart that my grandfather will be saved by the Buddha and God. Shishin Gassho Nanmu Amida Buddha Namu Amidabutsu
Please pray from the bottom of my heart that your grandfather will be saved and that he will feel safe from the bottom of my heart. Also, please express your sincere gratitude to your grandfather.
Grandfathers are always guided by the Buddha or God, and close people and ancestors who preceded them kindly greet them.
My grandfather was reunited with the Buddha and his ancestors under God, saved from any hesitation or suffering, and achieved Buddhism cleanly without any sorrow. Your grandfather accepts all of your thoughts and always takes good care of you and everyone. Your grandfather's relationship with you and everyone will last forever.

I think it was because of her illness or illness that my grandmother started saying bad things. I think my grandmother's heart has been broken. I think it's unavoidable for you to think that about your grandmother.

I pray with all my heart to the Buddha, gods, ancestors, and grandfathers that my grandmother will be saved from such hesitation, suffering, and misdeeds. Shishin Gassho Nanmu Amida Buddha Namu Amidabutsu
Grandmothers are guided by Buddha and God, and greeted by ancestors and grandfathers. The grandmother will be reunited with her grandfather, sincerely reflect on her own bad words and misdeeds, and sincerely apologize to her grandfather. I'm sure your grandfather will accept that thought.
Your grandmother, along with her grandfather and ancestors, will be saved from hesitation and suffering and will have a clean and successful attainment of Buddhism, and while apologizing to you and everyone, she will gently and gently watch over you from now on.
Your thoughts won't go away, but please sincerely convey your thoughts to your grandmother. Your grandmother will take all your thoughts very seriously.

I sincerely pray for your grandfather, grandmother, and ancestors so that you can cherish your relationships with your grandfathers, grandmothers, and ancestors. We wholeheartedly agree