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| − | [[Tuṣita]] ([[Sanskrit]]) or Tusita ([[Pāli]]) is one of the six [[Deva]]-worlds of the Kāmadhātu, located between the Yāma [[Heaven]] and the Nirmāṇarati [[Heaven]]. Like the other heavens, [[Tuṣita]] is said to be reachable through [[Meditation]]. It is the [[Heaven]] where the [[Bodhisattva]] Śvetaketu ([[Pāli]]: Setaketu, "White Banner") resided before being reborn on Earth as [[Gautama]], [[THE historical Buddha]]; it is, likewise, the [[Heaven]] where the [[Bodhisattva]] Nātha ("Protector") currently resides, who will later be born as the next [[Buddha]], [[Maitreya]]. | + | [[Tuṣita]] ([[Sanskrit]]) or [[Tusita]] ([[Pāli]]) is one of the six [[Deva]]-worlds of the Kāmadhātu, located between the Yāma [[Heaven]] and the Nirmāṇarati [[Heaven]]. Like the other heavens, [[Tuṣita]] is said to be reachable through [[Meditation]]. It is the [[Heaven]] where the [[Bodhisattva]] Śvetaketu ([[Pāli]]: Setaketu, "White Banner") resided before being reborn on [[Earth]] as [[Gautama]], [[THE historical Buddha]]; it is, likewise, the [[Heaven]] where the [[Bodhisattva]] Nātha ("Protector") currently resides, who will later be born as the next [[Buddha]], [[Maitreya]]. |
Descriptions | Descriptions | ||
| − | Like all [[Heaven]] realms in [[Buddhism]], the [[Tuṣita]] [[Heaven]] is the residence of divine beings or devas. According to an excerpt of the [[Pali]] Canon, a [[Theravada]] Buddhist text, time runs much differently than on Earth: | + | Like all [[Heaven]] realms in [[Buddhism]], the [[Tuṣita]] [[Heaven]] is the residence of divine beings or devas. According to an excerpt of the [[Pali]] Canon, a [[Theravada]] Buddhist text, time runs much differently than on [[Earth]]: |
| − | “ "That which among men is four hundred years, Visakha, is one night and day of the Tusita devas, their month has thirty of those days, their year twelve of those months; the lifespan of the Tusita devas is four thousand of those heavenly years..." ” | + | “ "That which among men is four hundred years, Visakha, is one night and day of the [[Tusita]] devas, their month has thirty of those days, their year twelve of those months; the lifespan of the [[Tusita]] devas is four thousand of those heavenly years..." ” |
[[Mahayana]] View | [[Mahayana]] View | ||
In [[Mahayana]] Buddhist [[Thought]], the [[Tuṣita]] [[Heaven]] is where all [[Bodhisattvas]] destined to reach full [[Enlightenment]] in their next [[Life]] dwell for a time. One such reference can be found in the Larger [[Sutra]] of Immeasurable [[Life]], a [[Mahayana]] text: | In [[Mahayana]] Buddhist [[Thought]], the [[Tuṣita]] [[Heaven]] is where all [[Bodhisattvas]] destined to reach full [[Enlightenment]] in their next [[Life]] dwell for a time. One such reference can be found in the Larger [[Sutra]] of Immeasurable [[Life]], a [[Mahayana]] text: | ||
| − | “ Each of these [[Bodhisattvas]], following the virtues of the [[Mahasattva]] [[Samantabhadra]], is endowed with the immeasurable practices and vows of the [[Bodhisattva]] Path, and firmly dwells in all the meritorious deeds. He freely travels in all the ten quarters and employs skillful means of emancipation. He enters the treasury of [[THE DHARMA]] of the [[Buddhas]], and reaches the Other Shore. Throughout the innumerable worlds he attains [[Enlightenment]]. | + | “ Each of these [[Bodhisattvas]], following the virtues of the [[Mahasattva]] [[Samantabhadra]], is endowed with the immeasurable practices and vows of the [[Bodhisattva]] [[Path]], and firmly dwells in all the meritorious deeds. He freely travels in all the ten quarters and employs skillful means of emancipation. He enters the treasury of [[THE DHARMA]] of the [[Buddhas]], and reaches the Other Shore. Throughout the innumerable worlds he attains [[Enlightenment]]. |
| − | First, dwelling in the | + | First, dwelling in the [[Tushita Heaven]], he proclaims the true [[Dharma]]. Having left the heavenly palace, he descends into his mother's womb. |
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| − | The [[Tuṣhita]] [[Heaven]] is therefore closely associated with [[Maitreya]], and many Buddhists vow to be reborn there so that they can hear the teachings of the [[Bodhisattva]] and ultimately be reborn with him when he becomes a [[Buddha]]. Other [[Bodhisattvas]] dwell in this [[Heaven]] realm from time to time. [[Tuṣita]] is part of the same [[World]]-system as Earth, and so is relatively close, whereas the [[Pure land]] of [[Amitabha Buddha]] is treated as a separate [[World]]-system entirely. | + | The [[Tuṣhita]] [[Heaven]] is therefore closely associated with [[Maitreya]], and many Buddhists vow to be reborn there so that they can hear the teachings of the [[Bodhisattva]] and ultimately be reborn with him when he becomes a [[Buddha]]. Other [[Bodhisattvas]] dwell in this [[Heaven]] realm from time to time. [[Tuṣita]] is part of the same [[World]]-system as [[Earth]], and so is relatively close, whereas the [[Pure land]] of [[Amitabha Buddha]] is treated as a separate [[World]]-system entirely. |
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[[Category:Tuṣhita]] | [[Category:Tuṣhita]] | ||
[[Category:Buddhist Terms]] | [[Category:Buddhist Terms]] | ||
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Revision as of 04:15, 5 May 2013
Tuṣita (Sanskrit) or Tusita (Pāli) is one of the six Deva-worlds of the Kāmadhātu, located between the Yāma Heaven and the Nirmāṇarati Heaven. Like the other heavens, Tuṣita is said to be reachable through Meditation. It is the Heaven where the Bodhisattva Śvetaketu (Pāli: Setaketu, "White Banner") resided before being reborn on Earth as Gautama, THE historical Buddha; it is, likewise, the Heaven where the Bodhisattva Nātha ("Protector") currently resides, who will later be born as the next Buddha, Maitreya.
Descriptions
Like all Heaven realms in Buddhism, the Tuṣita Heaven is the residence of divine beings or devas. According to an excerpt of the Pali Canon, a Theravada Buddhist text, time runs much differently than on Earth:
“ "That which among men is four hundred years, Visakha, is one night and day of the Tusita devas, their month has thirty of those days, their year twelve of those months; the lifespan of the Tusita devas is four thousand of those heavenly years..." ”
Mahayana View
In Mahayana Buddhist Thought, the Tuṣita Heaven is where all Bodhisattvas destined to reach full Enlightenment in their next Life dwell for a time. One such reference can be found in the Larger Sutra of Immeasurable Life, a Mahayana text:
“ Each of these Bodhisattvas, following the virtues of the Mahasattva Samantabhadra, is endowed with the immeasurable practices and vows of the Bodhisattva Path, and firmly dwells in all the meritorious deeds. He freely travels in all the ten quarters and employs skillful means of emancipation. He enters the treasury of THE DHARMA of the Buddhas, and reaches the Other Shore. Throughout the innumerable worlds he attains Enlightenment.
First, dwelling in the Tushita Heaven, he proclaims the true Dharma. Having left the heavenly palace, he descends into his mother's womb.
”
The Tuṣhita Heaven is therefore closely associated with Maitreya, and many Buddhists vow to be reborn there so that they can hear the teachings of the Bodhisattva and ultimately be reborn with him when he becomes a Buddha. Other Bodhisattvas dwell in this Heaven realm from time to time. Tuṣita is part of the same World-system as Earth, and so is relatively close, whereas the Pure land of Amitabha Buddha is treated as a separate World-system entirely.
