What are the "realms" or "planes of existence"?
Apr 29, 2017 · 4 Various suttas mention various 'planes' or 'levels' or 'realms' of existence; for example: The Thirty-one Planes of Existence Scattered throughout the suttas are references to as many as …
On 31 planes of existence - Buddhism Stack Exchange
Jul 24, 2015 · According to buddhism, there exists 31 "planes of existence". Theravada Buddhist cosmology describes the 31 planes of existence in which rebirth takes place. The order of …
Are the thirty-one planes of existence real places or just metaphors?
Jul 10, 2016 · You wrote, "There are scriptures where the planes of existence are metaphors"; but this could be a better answer if you were able to expand on that phrase. Which are the scriptures where …
Supernatural beings and the 31 planes of existence
Aug 28, 2015 · The implications from the Suttas is that the Buddha was able to view all the planes of existence, either by reviewing his past existences or using his psychic powers. The "31 planes of …
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Aug 18, 2024 · Is the conventional existence of 'a being' just an agreement? It is said by the bhikkhuni Vajira: “Just as, with an assemblage of parts, The word ‘chariot’ is used, So, when the aggregates …
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Dec 27, 2025 · Is Udana 8.3 Affirming the Existence of A Transcendent Theistic God in Buddhism? In Udana 8.3, The following passage is to be seen- There is, monks, an unborn, unbecome, unmade, …
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Is the conventional existence of 'a being' just an agreement? It is said by the bhikkhuni Vajira: “Just as, with an assemblage of parts, The word ‘chariot’ is used, So, when the aggregates exist, There is the …
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Is the conventional existence of 'a being' just an agreement? It is said by the bhikkhuni Vajira: “Just as, with an assemblage of parts, The word ‘chariot’ is used, So, when the aggregates exist, There is the …
Why aren't there omnicidal Buddhists? - Buddhism Stack Exchange
Nov 29, 2021 · Also it is said that the human existence is especially good for working towards Nibbana, because a broad range of experiences is available, from the hellish to the heavenly. So its overall …
What is the physics of the 'phenomena' of Nirvana?
I know nirvana is ultimate peace but is it an emergent phenomenon or absolute plane of existence. The way you have applied systems theory, >>Chemistry emerges from Physics and physical …