Realms of existence
Nature of the cosmos / Realms of existence
Part of tag cluster Realms of existence in key topic Buddhist Perspectives on the World
Subtags: Deva, Human, Ghost, Animal, Hell
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Abhayagiri Monastic Retreat 2013, Session 6 – Nov. 28, 2013

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10. “In the article ‘Consciousnesses’ by Ajahn Lee, he talks about beings that inhabit the mind and body...What are your thoughts on this? When seeing unusual phenomena that can be interpreted in this way, what is a good course of action?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Ajahn Lee Dhammadharo] [Psychic powers] [Realms of existence]


Abhayagiri Monastic Retreat 2013, Session 7 – Nov. 29, 2013

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17. “Is there a difference in doing a good deed for a monastic versus a lay-person in regards to generating merit? Can only humans create merit..devas..animals?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Kamma] [Merit] [Realms of existence]


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30. “What is the ‘10,000 fold universal world system mentioned in The Discourse on Setting in Motion the Wheel of Dhamma’” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Realms of existence]


Death and Dying, Session 1 – May. 9, 2014

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22. “I read about the advice given to dying devas. Should more people know about the cosmological background of the Buddha’s teachings?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Deva] [Realms of existence] [Death]

Sutta: Iti 83: Five omens that appear when a deva is about to pass away. [Rebirth]


Suttas You've Never Heard Of, Session 1 – Jun. 25, 2016

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3. Comment: I appreciate that AN 5.48 includes devas and Māra. [Deva] [Māra] [Realms of existence] [Sutta] [Human]

Response by Ajahn Pasanno.


Practice in a Global Context – Aug. 12, 2017

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2. “What are spontaneously reborn beings? [in the context of Right View, e.g. MN 117]” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Rebirth] [Realms of existence] [Right View] // [Deva] [Birth] [Ghost]