Three Realms, Triple Realm: 1 definition
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Three Realms means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Source: Buddhist Door: GlossarySanskrit word is Triloka. It is Buddhist metaphysical equivalence for the triple world of earth, atmosphere and heaven. 1. Realm of Sensusous Desire (Sanskrit word is Kamadhatu) of sex and food. It includes the Six Heavens of Desire, the Human World and the Hells. 2. Realm of Form (Sanskrit word is Rupaadhatu) of matter which is substantial and resistant. It is a semi material conception. It is above the lust world and contains bodies, places and things, all mystic and wonderful. It consists of 18 heavens, including the Heavens of Four Zen (Sanskrit word is Brahmalokas). 3. Realm of Formlessness (Sanskrit word is Arupadhatu) of pure spirit, where there are no bodies and matters to which human terms would apply, but where the mind dwells in mystic contemplation; its extent is indefinable, but it is conceived of in Four Stages/Places of Emptiness in the immaterial world. It has four heavens, in which the Sphere/heaven of neither perception nor non perception is the highest.See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Three, Realm.
Full-text (+18): Six Desires, Formlessness Realm, Sensuous Desire Realm, Form Realm, Triloka, Trairajya, Kantara, Kamayoga, Bhavayoga, Avidyayoga, Kamogha, Drishtiyoga, Avidyaugha, Sharvaka, Drishtyogha, Bhavogha, Avidyasrava, Skandhadhatu, Lakshanalakshya, Lakshana.
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Search found 34 books and stories containing Three Realms, Triple realm; (plurals include: Three Realmses, Triple realms). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
A Heart Released (by Phra Ajaan Mun Bhuridatta Thera)
The Great Chariot (by Longchenpa)
Part 1 - How peace is attained < [B. The explanation of the kayas and wisdoms]
Part 1 - The brief teaching of suffering < [A. The general explanation of the nature of suffering]
Part 3 - The path of seeing < [C. The stages of the paths of meditation on this]
Bodhisattvacharyavatara (by Andreas Kretschmar)
Text Section 163 < [Khenpo Chöga’s Oral Explanations]
Text Section 162 < [Khenpo Chöga’s Oral Explanations]
Text Section 119 < [Khenpo Chöga’s Oral Explanations]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Part 2 - Gifts belonging to the Three Realms < [Chapter XIX - The Characteristics of Generosity]
I. Eliminating the three poisons from the kṣetra < [Part 1 - Eliminating the three poisons]
Appendix 2 - Vijñānabīja (seed-consciousness) < [Chapter XXXI - The Thirty-seven Auxiliaries to Enlightenment]
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Diaspora of Bhuta (Daiva) worshipping cult—India and Indonesia (by Shilpa V. Sonawane)
Part 6.5 - Tantric Deities (Shaktism) < [Chapter 4 - Inter-Disciplinary Analysis]
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