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| − | Wandering through the cycles of [[Life]] & [[Death]] occurs in what is called The | + | Wandering through the cycles of [[Life]] & [[Death]] occurs in what is called The [[Threefold Realm]], which consists of: |
# The [[Realm of Desire]] ([[kama-dhatu]]) | # The [[Realm of Desire]] ([[kama-dhatu]]) | ||
| − | # The [[Realm | + | # The [[Realm of Form]] ([[rupa-dhatu]]) |
| − | # The [[Realm | + | # The [[Realm of Formlessness]] ([[arupa-dhatu]]) |
| − | This is the [[realm | + | This is the [[realm of self-existence]] and, since the [[self]] is [[impermanent]], it is the [[realm of mortality]]. The [[self]] is born into this [[world]] and must see after its survival, needs and [[desires]]. Its greatest {{Wiki|fear}} is [[death]], which is inevitable. It also {{Wiki|fears}} [[pain]] and [[suffering]]. The most basic needs must be satisfied first, after which there is a progression of ever more refined needs and [[desires]]. |
| − | Ø The lower [[spiritual realms]] are more heavily adulterated with [[sin]] ([[karmic]] [[causes]] of [[evil]]), [[suffering]] ([[evil]] effects) and coarse [[attachments]] to sensory [[desire]] and all kinds of [[Emotional Distress - Klesas|emotional distress]] (klesas). | + | Ø The lower [[spiritual realms]] are more heavily adulterated with [[sin]] ([[karmic]] [[causes]] of [[evil]]), [[suffering]] ([[evil]] effects) and coarse [[attachments]] to sensory [[desire]] and all kinds of [[Emotional Distress - Klesas|emotional distress]] ([[klesas]]). |
| − | Ø The [[higher realms]] of good are progressively lighter, more refined and freer as [[joy]] and [[contentment]] replace [[suffering]] and unfulfilled [[desire]]. Simply speaking, [[suffering]] and [[contentment]] are the rewards (retributions) for the [[karmas]] ([[causes]]) that are made. | + | Ø The [[higher realms]] of good are progressively lighter, more refined and freer as [[joy]] and [[contentment]] replace [[suffering]] and unfulfilled [[desire]]. Simply {{Wiki|speaking}}, [[suffering]] and [[contentment]] are the rewards (retributions) for the [[karmas]] ([[causes]]) that are made. |
| − | The [[highest]] [[realms]] are [[pure]] of sensory [[desire]] ([[kama]]), and they are where the [[pure]] states of [[form]] ([[rupa]]) and [[formlessness]] ([[arupa]]) may be known. These [[pure realms | + | The [[highest]] [[realms]] are [[pure]] of sensory [[desire]] ([[kama]]), and they are where the [[pure]] states of [[form]] ([[rupa]]) and [[formlessness]] ([[arupa]]) may be known. These [[pure realms of form]] and [[formlessness]] are ever before {{Wiki|us}}, even when we abide in the [[lower realms]] of [[desire]]. However, we do not comprehend their [[pure]] states. Although we may not realize it, we {{Wiki|perceive}} them partially or completely as the [[objects]] of our sensory [[desires]]. Our [[mind]] colors them in accordance with our [[spiritual]] {{Wiki|conditioning}}. |
The [[Flower Garland Sutra]] says: | The [[Flower Garland Sutra]] says: | ||
: “The [[mind]] is like a [[master]] artist, creating its various aspects with the [[five aggregates]] of [[self]].” | : “The [[mind]] is like a [[master]] artist, creating its various aspects with the [[five aggregates]] of [[self]].” | ||
| − | The [[five aggregates of self]] ([[skandhas]]) – the [[elements]] whose [[aggregate]] continuity creates the [[illusion]] of a [[permanent]] and {{Wiki|real}} self-existence. This false self is what creates our {{Wiki|mortal}} [[existence]] in the threefold [[realm of desire]], [[form]] & [[formlessness]]. | + | The [[five aggregates of self]] ([[skandhas]]) – the [[elements]] whose [[aggregate]] continuity creates the [[illusion]] of a [[permanent]] and {{Wiki|real}} self-existence. This false [[self]] is what creates our {{Wiki|mortal}} [[existence]] in the threefold [[realm of desire]], [[form]] & [[formlessness]]. |
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Latest revision as of 07:44, 21 September 2015
Wandering through the cycles of Life & Death occurs in what is called The Threefold Realm, which consists of:
- The Realm of Desire (kama-dhatu)
- The Realm of Form (rupa-dhatu)
- The Realm of Formlessness (arupa-dhatu)
This is the realm of self-existence and, since the self is impermanent, it is the realm of mortality. The self is born into this world and must see after its survival, needs and desires. Its greatest fear is death, which is inevitable. It also fears pain and suffering. The most basic needs must be satisfied first, after which there is a progression of ever more refined needs and desires.
Ø The lower spiritual realms are more heavily adulterated with sin (karmic causes of evil), suffering (evil effects) and coarse attachments to sensory desire and all kinds of emotional distress (klesas).
Ø The higher realms of good are progressively lighter, more refined and freer as joy and contentment replace suffering and unfulfilled desire. Simply speaking, suffering and contentment are the rewards (retributions) for the karmas (causes) that are made.
The highest realms are pure of sensory desire (kama), and they are where the pure states of form (rupa) and formlessness (arupa) may be known. These pure realms of form and formlessness are ever before us, even when we abide in the lower realms of desire. However, we do not comprehend their pure states. Although we may not realize it, we perceive them partially or completely as the objects of our sensory desires. Our mind colors them in accordance with our spiritual conditioning.
The Flower Garland Sutra says:
- “The mind is like a master artist, creating its various aspects with the five aggregates of self.”
The five aggregates of self (skandhas) – the elements whose aggregate continuity creates the illusion of a permanent and real self-existence. This false self is what creates our mortal existence in the threefold realm of desire, form & formlessness.
