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| − | The [[Human realm]] is the world of our everyday [[experience]]. It contains all the other [[realms]] of existence that [[humans]] create for themselves. | + | The [[Human realm]] is the [[world]] of our everyday [[experience]]. It contains all the other [[realms]] of [[existence]] that [[humans]] create for themselves. |
| − | This is the [[realm]] where the individual searches for [[self]]. [[Humans]] are fundamentally unsure about the nature of many things - including his true identity. But it is in this world that transcendental [[insight]] into the true nature of [[self]] can be attained. | + | This is the [[realm]] where the {{Wiki|individual}} searches for [[self]]. [[Humans]] are fundamentally unsure about the nature of many things - including his true [[identity]]. But it is in this [[world]] that [[transcendental]] [[insight]] into the [[true nature]] of [[self]] can be attained. |
| − | This is the [[world]] where the individual can be {{Wiki|conscious}} enough to be aware of his state of dissatisfaction and seek liberation, becoming [[enlightened]], freeing oneself from the [[wheel of life]] and [[death]]. | + | This is the [[world]] where the {{Wiki|individual}} can be {{Wiki|conscious}} enough to be aware of his state of [[dissatisfaction]] and seek [[liberation]], becoming [[enlightened]], freeing oneself from the [[wheel of life]] and [[death]]. |
| − | A truly living [[human]] person is one who realizes his special position and treasures it, as it is not easy to be [[reborn]] as a [[human]]. We must not take this [[life]] for granted, not realizing its significance. The [[human realm]] is the most favorable [[realm]] as it contains a mix of pleasure and pain - giving us ample opportunity to realize the true nature of [[life]]. | + | A truly living [[human]] [[person]] is one who realizes his special position and [[treasures]] it, as it is not easy to be [[reborn]] as a [[human]]. We must not take this [[life]] for granted, not [[realizing]] its significance. The [[human realm]] is the most favorable [[realm]] as it contains a mix of [[pleasure]] and [[pain]] - giving us ample opportunity to realize the [[true nature]] of [[life]]. |
| − | [[Rebirth]] in the other [[realms]] is unsatisfactory as constant pain in the [[lower realms]] is demoralizing while constant pleasure in the higher realms leads to [[spiritual]] complacency. [[Humans]] are plagued by all three poisons of [[craving]], [[aversion]] and [[ignorance]] to different extents. | + | [[Rebirth]] in the other [[realms]] is unsatisfactory as [[constant]] [[pain]] in the [[lower realms]] is demoralizing while [[constant]] [[pleasure]] in the [[higher]] [[realms]] leads to [[spiritual]] complacency. [[Humans]] are plagued by all [[three poisons]] of [[craving]], [[aversion]] and [[ignorance]] to different extents. |
| − | In this precious [[life]], one can either be [[reborn]] again into any of the other [[realms]] or free oneself from [[rebirth]]. It is not easy to be [[reborn]] as [[human]]. Thus, the [[human]] [[life]] is very precious. | + | In this [[precious]] [[life]], one can either be [[reborn]] again into any of the other [[realms]] or free oneself from [[rebirth]]. It is not easy to be [[reborn]] as [[human]]. Thus, the [[human]] [[life]] is very [[precious]]. |
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Revision as of 16:08, 15 September 2013
The Human realm is the world of our everyday experience. It contains all the other realms of existence that humans create for themselves.
This is the realm where the individual searches for self. Humans are fundamentally unsure about the nature of many things - including his true identity. But it is in this world that transcendental insight into the true nature of self can be attained.
This is the world where the individual can be conscious enough to be aware of his state of dissatisfaction and seek liberation, becoming enlightened, freeing oneself from the wheel of life and death.
A truly living human person is one who realizes his special position and treasures it, as it is not easy to be reborn as a human. We must not take this life for granted, not realizing its significance. The human realm is the most favorable realm as it contains a mix of pleasure and pain - giving us ample opportunity to realize the true nature of life.
Rebirth in the other realms is unsatisfactory as constant pain in the lower realms is demoralizing while constant pleasure in the higher realms leads to spiritual complacency. Humans are plagued by all three poisons of craving, aversion and ignorance to different extents.
In this precious life, one can either be reborn again into any of the other realms or free oneself from rebirth. It is not easy to be reborn as human. Thus, the human life is very precious.
