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| + | '''[[Desire realm]]''' (Skt. ''[[kāmadhātu]]''; Tib. {{BigTibetan|[[འདོད་ཁམས་]]}}, ''[[dö kham]]''; [[Wyl.]] '' '[[dod khams]]'') — the first of the [[three realms]]. The [[desire realm]] is so called because the [[beings]] inhabiting it are prey to intense [[emotion]] and [[crave]] [[happiness]] based on the [[pleasures]] of the [[senses]]. The [[desire realm]] consists of [[Thirty-six abodes of the desire realm|thirty-six abodes]] where the [[six classes of beings]] live. The environment of [[hell beings]], [[hungry spirits]], [[animals]], [[human beings]], [[demi-gods]], and the [[gods]] who enjoy the five [[objects]] of [[desire]]. | ||
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| + | {{Nolinking|*[[Kangyur Rinpoche]], ''[[Treasury of Precious Qualities]]'' | ||
| + | *[[Mipham Rinpoche]], ''[[Gateway to Knowledge]]'', Volume II | ||
| + | *[[Gampopa]], ''[[The Jewel Ornament of Liberation]]'' | ||
| + | *[[Jamgön Kongtrul Lodrö Tayé]], ''Myriad Worlds''}} | ||
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| − | Within the desire realm are either five or six domains (S.: gati, also sometimes translated as "realm"). In Indo-Tibetan Mahāyāna Buddhism there are six domains (Standard Tibetan: rigs drug gi skye gnas) and in Theravada Buddhism there are only five, because the domain of the asuras is not regarded as separate from that of the devas. Taoism also features the five | + | The [[desire realm]] ([[Sanskrit]]: [[कामधातु]] [[kāma-dhātu]]) is one of [[three realms]] ([[Sanskrit]]: [[dhātu]], [[Tibetan]]: [[khams]]) or [[three worlds]] (S. [[triloka]]) in [[traditional]] [[Buddhist cosmology]] into which a [[being]] wandering in [[saṃsāra]] may be [[reborn]]. The other two are the [[form realm]], (S. [[rupa-dhātu]]) and the [[formless realm]] (S. [[ārupa-dhatu]]). |
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| + | Within the [[desire realm]] are either five or [[six domains]] (S.: [[gati]], also sometimes translated as "[[realm]]"). In Indo-Tibetan [[Mahāyāna Buddhism]] there are [[six domains]] (Standard [[Tibetan]]: [[rigs drug gi skye gnas]]) and in [[Theravada Buddhism]] there are only five, because the domain of the [[asuras]] is not regarded as separate from that of the [[devas]]. {{Wiki|Taoism}} also {{Wiki|features}} the five [[realms]]. | ||
| − | The Shurangama Sutra in Mahayana Buddhism regarded the 10 kinds of Xian (Taoism) as a separate Immortal realm between the Deva and Human realms | + | The [[Shurangama Sutra]] in [[Mahayana Buddhism]] regarded the 10 kinds of [[Xian]] ({{Wiki|Taoism}}) as a separate [[Immortal]] [[realm]] between the [[Deva]] and [[Human]] [[realms]]. |
| − | The thirty-one realms are also known as the "thirty-one paths of rebirth", the "six paths of suffering", the "six planes", and the "six lower realms". They stand in contrast to the higher attainments of the Ten spiritual realms. | + | The [[thirty-one realms]] are also known as the "[[thirty-one paths of rebirth]]", the "[[six paths of suffering]]", the "[[six planes]]", and the "[[six lower realms]]". They stand in contrast to the [[higher]] [[attainments]] of the Ten [[spiritual]] [[realms]]. |
| − | One's previous actions and thoughts determine which of the six domains one is reborn into. | + | One's previous [[actions]] and [[thoughts]] determine which of the [[six domains]] one is [[reborn]] into. |
| − | The 8th century Buddhist monument Borobudur in Central Java, Indonesia, took the concept of this three realms. The stages of Kamadhatu, Rupadhatu, and Arupadhatu, are incorporated into the architectural design with plan of mandala that took form of stepped stone pyramid crowned with stupas. | + | The 8th century [[Buddhist]] monument [[Borobudur]] in Central {{Wiki|Java}}, {{Wiki|Indonesia}}, took the {{Wiki|concept}} of this [[three realms]]. The stages of [[Kamadhatu]], [[Rupadhatu]], and [[Arupadhatu]], are incorporated into the architectural design with plan of [[mandala]] that took [[form]] of stepped stone pyramid crowned with [[stupas]]. |
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| − | The | + | ==The [[Six Domains]]== |
| − | + | The [[six domains]] of the [[desire realm]] are as follows: | |
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| − | + | * the [[god]] ([[Sanskrit]], [[Pali]]: [[deva]]) domain | |
| + | * the [[jealous]] [[god]] (S., P.: [[asura]]) domain | ||
| + | * the [[human]] (S. [[manuṣya]], P. [[manussa]]) domain | ||
| + | * the [[animal]] (S. [[tiryagyoni]], P. [[tiracchānayoni]]) domain | ||
| + | * the [[hungry ghost]] (S. [[preta]], P. [[petta]]) domain | ||
| + | * the [[hell]] (S: [[naraka]], P. [[niraya]]) domain | ||
| − | + | ===[[God]] [[Realm]] (Blissful State)=== | |
| − | The Deva realm is sometimes also referred to as the gods' realm, because its inhabitants are so powerful within their own realm, that compared to humans, they resemble the gods of Greek or Roman mythology. However, while the Devas may be referred to as gods, they are not immortal, omniscient, nor omnipotent, and they do not act as creators or judges at death, so they are notably very distinct from the monotheistic Western concept of a god. | + | The [[Deva realm]] is the [[realm]] of [[bliss]]. The disadvantage of this [[realm]] is that things are so very comfortable there, that these [[beings]] completely neglect to work towards [[enlightenment]]. Instead they gradually use up the good [[karma]] they had previously [[accumulated]], and so they subsequently fall to a lower [[rebirth]]. |
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| + | The [[Deva realm]] is sometimes also referred to as the [[gods]]' [[realm]], because its inhabitants are so powerful within their own [[realm]], that compared to [[humans]], they resemble the [[gods]] of {{Wiki|Greek}} or {{Wiki|Roman}} [[mythology]]. However, while the [[Devas]] may be referred to as [[gods]], they are not [[immortal]], [[omniscient]], nor omnipotent, and they do not act as {{Wiki|creators}} or judges at [[death]], so they are notably very {{Wiki|distinct}} from the [[monotheistic]] {{Wiki|Western}} {{Wiki|concept}} of a [[god]]. | ||
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| + | ===[[Asura Realm]]=== | ||
| − | The Asura realm is the realm of the demigods. They are here because of actions based on jealousy, struggle, combat or rationalization of the world. They may be here because in human form they had good intentions but committed bad actions such as harming others. | + | The [[Asura realm]] is the [[realm]] of the [[demigods]]. They are here because of [[actions]] based on [[jealousy]], struggle, combat or rationalization of the [[world]]. They may be here because in [[human]] [[form]] they had good {{Wiki|intentions}} but committed bad [[actions]] such as harming others. |
| − | The Asuras are said to experience a much more pleasurable life than humans, but they are plagued by envy for the devas, whom they can see just as animals can perceive humans. | + | The [[Asuras]] are said to [[experience]] a much more [[pleasurable]] [[life]] than [[humans]], but they are plagued by [[envy]] for the [[devas]], whom they can see just as [[animals]] can {{Wiki|perceive}} [[humans]]. |
| − | The Asura realm is also sometimes referred to as the Ashura realm, Titan realm, Jealous God realm, Demigod realm, or Anti-God realm. Asura is also sometimes translated as "demon," "fighting demon," "those without wine," or "angry ghost," which can cause confusion because beings of the hell realm are also sometimes referred to as demons. | + | The [[Asura realm]] is also sometimes referred to as the [[Ashura]] [[realm]], {{Wiki|Titan}} [[realm]], [[Jealous]] [[God]] [[realm]], [[Demigod]] [[realm]], or Anti-God [[realm]]. [[Asura]] is also sometimes translated as "[[demon]]," "fighting [[demon]]," "those without wine," or "[[angry]] [[ghost]]," which can [[cause]] {{Wiki|confusion}} because [[beings]] of the [[hell realm]] are also sometimes referred to as [[demons]]. |
| − | Human Realm | + | ===[[Human Realm]]=== |
| + | The [[Human realm]] (also known as the [[Manuṣya]] [[realm]]) is based on [[passion]], [[desire]], [[doubt]], and {{Wiki|pride}}. | ||
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| + | [[Buddhists]] see this [[realm]] as [[human existence]]. A [[human]] [[rebirth]] is in fact considered to be the by far most advantageous of all possible [[rebirths]] in [[samsara]] because a [[human]] [[rebirth]] is the [[samsaric]] [[realm]] from which one can directly ensure [[enlightenment]] either in the {{Wiki|present}} or {{Wiki|future}} [[birth]] (for [[anagamis]], the actual [[liberation]] occurs in a [[deva realm]]). This is because of the unique possibilities that a [[human]] [[rebirth]] offers. | ||
| + | A [[human]] [[rebirth]] is considered to have tremendous potential when used correctly, however we usually waste our [[human]] [[lifetime]] in [[materialistic]] pursuits, and end up reinforcing our unhelpful [[emotions]], [[thoughts]], and [[actions]]. Because of this, it is almost always the case that one descends to a lower [[rebirth]] after a [[human]] [[life]], rather than immediately going on to another [[human]] [[birth]]. | ||
| − | + | In the [[lower realms]], such as the [[animal realm]], it is a very slow and difficult process to [[accumulate]] enough [[merit]] to achieve a [[human]] [[birth]] once again, so it may be countless lifetimes before one has another chance. | |
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| − | + | ===[[Animal Realm]]=== | |
| − | + | The [[Animal realm]] (also known as the [[Tiryag-yoni]] [[realm]]) is based on strong [[mental states]] of [[stupidity]] and prejudice cultivated in a previous [[life]] or [[lives]]. | |
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| − | + | [[Buddhists]] believe that this [[realm]] is the [[realm]] of [[existence]] of the {{Wiki|nonhuman}} [[animals]] on [[Earth]]. [[Humans]] can however be seen by the [[animals]], in the same way that the [[Asura]] can see the [[Devas]]. | |
| − | + | ===[[Preta]] [[Realm]]=== | |
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| − | The Hungry Ghost realm (also known as the Preta realm) is a rebirth based on strong possessiveness and desire which were cultivated in a previous life or lives. | + | The [[Hungry Ghost]] [[realm]] (also known as the [[Preta realm]]) is a [[rebirth]] based on strong possessiveness and [[desire]] which were cultivated in a previous [[life]] or [[lives]]. |
| − | The sentient beings in this realm are known as "hungry ghosts". They are constantly extremely hungry and thirsty, but they cannot satisfy these needs. In Tibetan versions of the Bhavacakra these beings are drawn with narrow necks and large bellies. This represents the fact that their desires torment them, but they are completely unable to satisfy themselves. | + | The [[sentient beings]] in this [[realm]] are known as "[[hungry ghosts]]". They are constantly extremely hungry and thirsty, but they cannot satisfy these needs. In [[Tibetan]] versions of the [[Bhavacakra]] these [[beings]] are drawn with narrow necks and large bellies. This represents the fact that their [[desires]] torment them, but they are completely unable to satisfy themselves. |
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| + | ===[[Hell Realm]]=== | ||
| − | The Naraka realm, or "hell realm" is a rebirth based on strong states of hatred cultivated in a previous life or lives. | + | The [[Naraka]] [[realm]], or "[[hell realm]]" is a [[rebirth]] based on strong states of [[hatred]] cultivated in a previous [[life]] or [[lives]]. |
| − | The Buddhist view of Niraya differs significantly from that of most monotheistic religions in that those being punished in this realm are not trapped permanently. Rather, they remain there until their negative karma is used up, at which point they are reborn into another realm. | + | The [[Buddhist]] [[view]] of [[Niraya]] differs significantly from that of most [[monotheistic]] [[religions]] in that those [[being]] punished in this [[realm]] are not trapped permanently. Rather, they remain there until their negative [[karma]] is used up, at which point they are [[reborn]] into another [[realm]]. |
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| + | ===The [[Wheel]] of [[Life]]=== | ||
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| − | The Bhavacakra or "Wheel of Life" is a popular teaching tool often used in the Indo-Tibetan tradition. It is a kind of diagram which portrays these realms and the mechanism that causes these samsaric rebirths. In this depiction, the realm of the Devas is shown at the top, followed clockwise by the realms of the Asuras, the Pretas, Naraka, Animals, and Humans. Close examination will show that the Buddha is shown as being present in every one of these realms. | + | The [[Bhavacakra]] or "[[Wheel of Life]]" is a popular [[teaching]] tool often used in the Indo-Tibetan [[tradition]]. It is a kind of diagram which portrays these [[realms]] and the {{Wiki|mechanism}} that [[causes]] these [[samsaric]] [[rebirths]]. In this depiction, the [[realm]] of the [[Devas]] is shown at the top, followed {{Wiki|clockwise}} by the [[realms]] of the [[Asuras]], the [[Pretas]], [[Naraka]], [[Animals]], and [[Humans]]. Close {{Wiki|examination}} will show that the [[Buddha]] is shown as [[being]] {{Wiki|present}} in every one of these [[realms]]. |
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| − | + | In [[Mahayana]] and [[Vajrayana Buddhism]], there are some sayings {{Wiki|reflecting}} a [[tradition]] that the [[manner]] of a [[sentient]] being's [[death]] indicates the [[world]] in which it will be [[reborn]]. A common one is in the Verses on the Structure of the [[Eight Consciousnesses]] ([[八識規矩補註]]), reads: "to [[birth]] in {{Wiki|saints}} the last [[body]] temperature in top of {{Wiki|head}}, to [[deva]] in [[eyes]], to [[human]] in [[heart]], to [[hungry ghosts]] in belly, to [[animals]] in knee cap, to the hells-realm in sole of feet." The [[Tibetan Buddhist]] text [[Bardo Thodol]] describes further on the [[experiences]] to these [[realms]]. | |
| − | + | [[Taisen Deshimaru]] in his [[book]] Vrai [[Zen]], Introduction au [[Shōbōgenzō]] (True [[Zen]], Introduction to [[Shōbōgenzō]]) explains: | |
| − | In yogic practice | + | : "In [[Buddhism]], both [[naraka]] (infernal states) and [[deva]] state (angelic states) have not the same [[sense]] as in other [[religions]]. In {{Wiki|Vedic}} [[religions]] which preceded [[Buddhism]], for example, these states had the same [[meaning]] as in {{Wiki|Catholicism}}. Still retains this [[meaning]] to some unenlightened [[Buddhists]] and can be seen even today [[buddhic]] images that resemble the gruesome descriptions of [[hell]] and [[paradise]]. But a true [[understanding]] of [[Buddhism]] gives to these states a [[mood]] {{Wiki|status}}. Especially in [[Zen]], these states along with the other four [[realms]] and the states of [[Śrāvaka]], [[Pratyekabuddha]], [[Bodhisattva]] and [[Buddha]] - the [[ten spiritual realms]] are explained as different stages that are unfolded during the practice of [[zazen]]." |
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| + | [[Tenzin Wangyal]] [[Rinpoche]] and [[Chögyal Namkai Norbu]] [[Rinpoche]] have published {{Wiki|literature}} [[teaching]] a "Practice of the Six [[Loka]]" designed to "{{Wiki|purify}} the [[karmic]] traces that lead to [[rebirth]] in the different [[realms]]," wherein the six [[lokas]] are also [[cognate]] with the [[principal]] six [[chakra]] system of [[Vajrayana]]. | ||
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Desire realm (Skt. kāmadhātu; Tib. འདོད་ཁམས་, dö kham; Wyl. 'dod khams) — the first of the three realms. The desire realm is so called because the beings inhabiting it are prey to intense emotion and crave happiness based on the pleasures of the senses. The desire realm consists of thirty-six abodes where the six classes of beings live. The environment of hell beings, hungry spirits, animals, human beings, demi-gods, and the gods who enjoy the five objects of desire.
Sources
- Kangyur Rinpoche, Treasury of Precious Qualities
- Mipham Rinpoche, Gateway to Knowledge, Volume II
- Gampopa, The Jewel Ornament of Liberation
- Jamgön Kongtrul Lodrö Tayé, Myriad Worlds
Source
The desire realm (Sanskrit: कामधातु kāma-dhātu) is one of three realms (Sanskrit: dhātu, Tibetan: khams) or three worlds (S. triloka) in traditional Buddhist cosmology into which a being wandering in saṃsāra may be reborn. The other two are the form realm, (S. rupa-dhātu) and the formless realm (S. ārupa-dhatu).
Within the desire realm are either five or six domains (S.: gati, also sometimes translated as "realm"). In Indo-Tibetan Mahāyāna Buddhism there are six domains (Standard Tibetan: rigs drug gi skye gnas) and in Theravada Buddhism there are only five, because the domain of the asuras is not regarded as separate from that of the devas. Taoism also features the five realms.
The Shurangama Sutra in Mahayana Buddhism regarded the 10 kinds of Xian (Taoism) as a separate Immortal realm between the Deva and Human realms.
The thirty-one realms are also known as the "thirty-one paths of rebirth", the "six paths of suffering", the "six planes", and the "six lower realms". They stand in contrast to the higher attainments of the Ten spiritual realms.
One's previous actions and thoughts determine which of the six domains one is reborn into.
The 8th century Buddhist monument Borobudur in Central Java, Indonesia, took the concept of this three realms. The stages of Kamadhatu, Rupadhatu, and Arupadhatu, are incorporated into the architectural design with plan of mandala that took form of stepped stone pyramid crowned with stupas.
The Six Domains
The six domains of the desire realm are as follows:
- the god (Sanskrit, Pali: deva) domain
- the jealous god (S., P.: asura) domain
- the human (S. manuṣya, P. manussa) domain
- the animal (S. tiryagyoni, P. tiracchānayoni) domain
- the hungry ghost (S. preta, P. petta) domain
- the hell (S: naraka, P. niraya) domain
God Realm (Blissful State)
The Deva realm is the realm of bliss. The disadvantage of this realm is that things are so very comfortable there, that these beings completely neglect to work towards enlightenment. Instead they gradually use up the good karma they had previously accumulated, and so they subsequently fall to a lower rebirth.
The Deva realm is sometimes also referred to as the gods' realm, because its inhabitants are so powerful within their own realm, that compared to humans, they resemble the gods of Greek or Roman mythology. However, while the Devas may be referred to as gods, they are not immortal, omniscient, nor omnipotent, and they do not act as creators or judges at death, so they are notably very distinct from the monotheistic Western concept of a god.
Asura Realm
The Asura realm is the realm of the demigods. They are here because of actions based on jealousy, struggle, combat or rationalization of the world. They may be here because in human form they had good intentions but committed bad actions such as harming others.
The Asuras are said to experience a much more pleasurable life than humans, but they are plagued by envy for the devas, whom they can see just as animals can perceive humans.
The Asura realm is also sometimes referred to as the Ashura realm, Titan realm, Jealous God realm, Demigod realm, or Anti-God realm. Asura is also sometimes translated as "demon," "fighting demon," "those without wine," or "angry ghost," which can cause confusion because beings of the hell realm are also sometimes referred to as demons.
Human Realm
The Human realm (also known as the Manuṣya realm) is based on passion, desire, doubt, and pride.
Buddhists see this realm as human existence. A human rebirth is in fact considered to be the by far most advantageous of all possible rebirths in samsara because a human rebirth is the samsaric realm from which one can directly ensure enlightenment either in the present or future birth (for anagamis, the actual liberation occurs in a deva realm). This is because of the unique possibilities that a human rebirth offers.
A human rebirth is considered to have tremendous potential when used correctly, however we usually waste our human lifetime in materialistic pursuits, and end up reinforcing our unhelpful emotions, thoughts, and actions. Because of this, it is almost always the case that one descends to a lower rebirth after a human life, rather than immediately going on to another human birth.
In the lower realms, such as the animal realm, it is a very slow and difficult process to accumulate enough merit to achieve a human birth once again, so it may be countless lifetimes before one has another chance.
Animal Realm
The Animal realm (also known as the Tiryag-yoni realm) is based on strong mental states of stupidity and prejudice cultivated in a previous life or lives.
Buddhists believe that this realm is the realm of existence of the nonhuman animals on Earth. Humans can however be seen by the animals, in the same way that the Asura can see the Devas.
Preta Realm
The Hungry Ghost realm (also known as the Preta realm) is a rebirth based on strong possessiveness and desire which were cultivated in a previous life or lives.
The sentient beings in this realm are known as "hungry ghosts". They are constantly extremely hungry and thirsty, but they cannot satisfy these needs. In Tibetan versions of the Bhavacakra these beings are drawn with narrow necks and large bellies. This represents the fact that their desires torment them, but they are completely unable to satisfy themselves.
Hell Realm
The Naraka realm, or "hell realm" is a rebirth based on strong states of hatred cultivated in a previous life or lives.
The Buddhist view of Niraya differs significantly from that of most monotheistic religions in that those being punished in this realm are not trapped permanently. Rather, they remain there until their negative karma is used up, at which point they are reborn into another realm.
The Wheel of Life
The Bhavacakra or "Wheel of Life" is a popular teaching tool often used in the Indo-Tibetan tradition. It is a kind of diagram which portrays these realms and the mechanism that causes these samsaric rebirths. In this depiction, the realm of the Devas is shown at the top, followed clockwise by the realms of the Asuras, the Pretas, Naraka, Animals, and Humans. Close examination will show that the Buddha is shown as being present in every one of these realms.
Characteristics
In Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism, there are some sayings reflecting a tradition that the manner of a sentient being's death indicates the world in which it will be reborn. A common one is in the Verses on the Structure of the Eight Consciousnesses (八識規矩補註), reads: "to birth in saints the last body temperature in top of head, to deva in eyes, to human in heart, to hungry ghosts in belly, to animals in knee cap, to the hells-realm in sole of feet." The Tibetan Buddhist text Bardo Thodol describes further on the experiences to these realms.
Taisen Deshimaru in his book Vrai Zen, Introduction au Shōbōgenzō (True Zen, Introduction to Shōbōgenzō) explains:
- "In Buddhism, both naraka (infernal states) and deva state (angelic states) have not the same sense as in other religions. In Vedic religions which preceded Buddhism, for example, these states had the same meaning as in Catholicism. Still retains this meaning to some unenlightened Buddhists and can be seen even today buddhic images that resemble the gruesome descriptions of hell and paradise. But a true understanding of Buddhism gives to these states a mood status. Especially in Zen, these states along with the other four realms and the states of Śrāvaka, Pratyekabuddha, Bodhisattva and Buddha - the ten spiritual realms are explained as different stages that are unfolded during the practice of zazen."
In yogic practice
Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche and Chögyal Namkai Norbu Rinpoche have published literature teaching a "Practice of the Six Loka" designed to "purify the karmic traces that lead to rebirth in the different realms," wherein the six lokas are also cognate with the principal six chakra system of Vajrayana.
