Articles by alphabetic order
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
 Ā Ī Ñ Ś Ū Ö Ō
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0


Deva worlds

From Tibetan Buddhist Encyclopedia
Revision as of 18:24, 14 September 2013 by Robo (talk | contribs) (Text replacement - "great power" to "great power")
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Newyearbunny.jpg

Deva-gati; (deva worlds) In Buddhist tradition, the Deva realm is populated by godlike beings who enjoy great power, wealth and long life. They live in splendor and happiness. Yet even the Deva grow old and die. Further, their privilege and exalted status blind them to the suffering of others, so in spite of their long lives they have neither wisdom nor compassion. The privileged Deva will be reborn in another of the Six Realms.

Source

buddhism.about.com