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| − | The [[mental state]] of the [[devas]] of the [[Brhatphala worlds]] corresponds to the [[fourth dhyana]], and is characterized by [[equanimity]] ([[upeksa]]). The [[Brhatphala worlds]] [[form]] the upper limit to the destruction of the [[universe]] by [[wind]] at the end of a [[mahakalpa]] (see Temporal [[cosmology]] below), that is, they are spared such destruction. | + | The [[mental state]] of the [[devas]] of the [[Brhatphala worlds]] corresponds to the [[fourth dhyana]], and is characterized by [[equanimity]] ([[upeksa]]). |
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| + | The [[Brhatphala worlds]] [[form]] the upper limit to the destruction of the [[universe]] by [[wind]] at the end of a [[mahakalpa]] (see Temporal [[cosmology]] below), that is, they are spared such destruction. | ||
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| + | [[Asannasatta]] ([[Sanskrit]]: [[Asamjnasattva]]) ([[Vibhajyavada]] [[tradition]] only) and – "[[Unconscious beings]]", [[devas]] who have [[attained]] a high [[Category:dhyana]] (similar to that of the [[Formless Realm]]), and, [[wishing]] to avoid the perils of [[perception]], have achieved a [[state of non perception]] in which they endure for a [[time]]. After a while, however, [[perception]] arises again and they fall into a lower [[state]]. | ||
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| + | [[Brhatphala]] or [[Vehapphala]] (Tib: [[bras.bu che]]) and – [[Devas]] "having great fruit". Their [[lifespan]] is 500 [[mahakalpas]]. | ||
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| + | ([[Vibhajyavada]] [[tradition]]). Some [[Anagamins]] are [[reborn]] here. The height of this [[world]] is 5,242,880 [[yojanas]] above the [[Earth]]. | ||
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[[Punyaprasava]] ([[Sarvastivada]] [[tradition]] only; Tib: [[bsod.nams skyes]]) and – The [[world]] of the [[devas]] who are the "offspring of [[merit]]". The height of this [[world]] is 2,621,440 [[yojanas]] above the [[Earth]]. | [[Punyaprasava]] ([[Sarvastivada]] [[tradition]] only; Tib: [[bsod.nams skyes]]) and – The [[world]] of the [[devas]] who are the "offspring of [[merit]]". The height of this [[world]] is 2,621,440 [[yojanas]] above the [[Earth]]. | ||
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[[Anabhraka]] ([[Sarvastivada]] [[tradition]] only; Tib: [[sprin.med]]) and – The [[world]] of the "cloudless" [[devas]]. The height of this [[world]] is 1,310,720 [[yojanas]] above the [[Earth]]. | [[Anabhraka]] ([[Sarvastivada]] [[tradition]] only; Tib: [[sprin.med]]) and – The [[world]] of the "cloudless" [[devas]]. The height of this [[world]] is 1,310,720 [[yojanas]] above the [[Earth]]. | ||
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Revision as of 06:32, 5 October 2015
The mental state of the devas of the Brhatphala worlds corresponds to the fourth dhyana, and is characterized by equanimity (upeksa).
The Brhatphala worlds form the upper limit to the destruction of the universe by wind at the end of a mahakalpa (see Temporal cosmology below), that is, they are spared such destruction.
Asannasatta (Sanskrit: Asamjnasattva) (Vibhajyavada tradition only) and – "Unconscious beings", devas who have attained a high (similar to that of the Formless Realm), and, wishing to avoid the perils of perception, have achieved a state of non perception in which they endure for a time. After a while, however, perception arises again and they fall into a lower state.
Brhatphala or Vehapphala (Tib: bras.bu che) and – Devas "having great fruit". Their lifespan is 500 mahakalpas.
(Vibhajyavada tradition). Some Anagamins are reborn here. The height of this world is 5,242,880 yojanas above the Earth.
Punyaprasava (Sarvastivada tradition only; Tib: bsod.nams skyes) and – The world of the devas who are the "offspring of merit". The height of this world is 2,621,440 yojanas above the Earth.
Anabhraka (Sarvastivada tradition only; Tib: sprin.med) and – The world of the "cloudless" devas. The height of this world is 1,310,720 yojanas above the Earth.
