
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 …
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 …
Do the 31 realms physically exist or is it a state of mind?
Dec 30, 2022 · For example, does tusita heaven physically exist, or is it purely a state of mind? If tusita does exist physically then how can one get there? Is the earthly plane and the laws of physics also …
buddhist cosmology - How are the 31 planes of existence (especially ...
Sep 14, 2015 · According to the metaphorical style of interpretation, 31 planes of existence are a map of various lifestyles and mind states (with lower realms corresponding to neurotic conditions, and the …
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 …
Form in the formless realms - Buddhism Stack Exchange
Aug 8, 2020 · OP: Question 2: What is the difference in form between the Rūpa Lōka and Arūpa Loka. If you mean the traditional Buddhist cosmology of the 31 planes of existence, please see the …
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 …
theravada - The Animal Plane & Evolution? - Buddhism Stack Exchange
the ending of their karma and life-span Is it by working off Kamma by suffering? Karma is exsusted when it it felt. In the context of getting out of a plane of existence, this is the exhaustion of the karma which …
god - Does Mahabrahma create the lives of those that join him in a …
Jan 15, 2022 · From wikipedia During the Vivartakalpa, a deity from Abhassara plane is reborned in the Mahabrahma plane, as many living beings forget about their past life, this too happens with the …
philosophy - Multiverse in Buddhism? - Buddhism Stack Exchange
Feb 1, 2021 · According to this answer: 31 Planes of existence coming together is one universe. There are infinite similar universes according to the Abhidhamma. This may be similar to multiverse but …