31 planes of existence. literal view : these are actual places of existence. psychological view :...

31 Planes of Existence

31 Planes of Existence

Literal view :

These are actual places of existence.

Psychological view :

These are states of mind.

Composite view :

These are states of mind pertaining to the 31 Planes, leading eventually to rebirth in one of these 31 Planes.

31 Planes of Existence

Literal view :

These are actual places of existence.

Psychological view :

These are states of mind.

Composite view :

These are states of mind pertaining to the 31 Planes, leading eventually to rebirth in one of these 31 Planes.

31 Planes of Existence

Literal view :

These are actual places of existence.

Psychological view :

These are states of mind.

Composite view :

These are states of mind pertaining to the 31 Planes, leading eventually to rebirth in one of these 31 Planes.

31 Planes of Existence

Literal view :

These are actual places of existence.

Psychological view :

These are states of mind.

Composite view :

These are states of mind pertaining to the 31 Planes, leading eventually to rebirth in one of these 31 Planes.

31 Planes of Existence

Literal view :

These are actual places of existence.

Psychological view :

These are states of mind.

Composite view :

These are states of mind pertaining to the 31 Planes, leading eventually to rebirth in one of these 31 Planes.

31 Planes of Existence

Literal view :

These are actual places of existence.

Psychological view :

These are states of mind.

Composite view :

These are states of mind pertaining to the 31 Planes, leading eventually to rebirth in one of these 31 Planes.

31 Planes of Existence4 Formless Planes

Beings of Mind Only

Neither Perception nor Non-PerceptionNothingness Infinite ConsciousnessInfinite Space

16 Form Planes

Beings of Fine Material

5 Pure Abodes for Non-Returners

10 Brahma realms

1 realm of body only (no mind)

7 Planes of Sensual Happiness 6 Deva realms

1 Human realm

4 Planes of Misery DemonsHungry GhostsAnimalsHell

31 Planes of Existence4 Formless Planes

Beings of Mind Only

Neither Perception nor Non-PerceptionNothingness Infinite ConsciousnessInfinite Space

16 Form Planes

Beings of Fine Material

5 Pure Abodes for Non-Returners

10 Brahma realms

1 realm of body only (no mind)

7 Planes of Sensual Happiness 6 Deva realms

1 Human realm

4 Planes of Misery DemonsHungry GhostsAnimalsHell

31 Planes of Existence4 Formless Planes

Beings of Mind Only

Neither Perception nor Non-PerceptionNothingness Infinite ConsciousnessInfinite Space

16 Form Planes

Beings of Fine Material

5 Pure Abodes for Non-Returners

10 Brahma realms

1 realm of body only (no mind)

7 Planes of Sensual Happiness 6 Deva realms

1 Human realm

4 Planes of Misery DemonsHungry GhostsAnimalsHell

31 Planes of Existence4 Formless Planes

Beings of Mind Only

Neither Perception nor Non-PerceptionNothingness Infinite ConsciousnessInfinite Space

16 Form Planes

Beings of Fine Material

5 Pure Abodes for Non-Returners

10 Brahma realms

1 realm of body only (no mind)

7 Planes of Sensual Happiness 6 Deva realms

1 Human realm

4 Planes of Misery DemonsHungry GhostsAnimalsHell

31 Planes of Existence4 Formless Planes

Beings of Mind Only

Neither Perception nor Non-PerceptionNothingness Infinite ConsciousnessInfinite Space

16 Form Planes

Beings of Fine Material

5 Pure Abodes for Non-Returners

10 Brahma realms

1 realm of body only (no mind)

7 Planes of Sensual Happiness 6 Deva realms

1 Human realm

4 Planes of Misery DemonsHungry GhostsAnimalsHell

31 Planes of Existence4 Formless Planes

Beings of Mind Only

Neither Perception nor Non-PerceptionNothingness Infinite ConsciousnessInfinite Space

16 Form Planes

Beings of Fine Material

5 Pure Abodes for Non-Returners

10 Brahma realms

1 realm of body only (no mind)

7 Planes of Sensual Happiness 6 Deva realms

1 Human realm

4 Planes of Misery DemonsHungry GhostsAnimalsHell

31 Planes of Existence4 Formless Planes

Beings of Mind Only

Neither Perception nor Non-PerceptionNothingness Infinite ConsciousnessInfinite Space

16 Form Planes

Beings of Fine Material

5 Pure Abodes for Non-Returners

10 Brahma realms

1 realm of body only (no mind)

7 Planes of Sensual Happiness 6 Deva realms

1 Human realm

4 Planes of Misery DemonsHungry GhostsAnimalsHell

31 Planes of Existence4 Formless Planes

Beings of Mind Only

Neither Perception nor Non-PerceptionNothingness Infinite ConsciousnessInfinite Space

16 Form Planes

Beings of Fine Material

5 Pure Abodes for Non-Returners

10 Brahma realms

1 realm of body only (no mind)

7 Planes of Sensual Happiness 6 Deva realms

1 Human realm

4 Planes of Misery DemonsHungry GhostsAnimalsHell

31 Planes of Existence4 Formless Planes

Beings of Mind Only

Neither Perception nor Non-PerceptionNothingness Infinite ConsciousnessInfinite Space

16 Form Planes

Beings of Fine Material

5 Pure Abodes for Non-Returners

10 Brahma realms

1 realm of body only (no mind)

7 Planes of Sensual Happiness 6 Deva realms

1 Human realm

4 Planes of Misery DemonsHungry GhostsAnimalsHell

31 Planes of Existence4 Formless Planes

Beings of Mind Only

Neither Perception nor Non-PerceptionNothingness Infinite ConsciousnessInfinite Space

16 Form Planes

Beings of Fine Material

5 Pure Abodes for Non-Returners

10 Brahma realms

1 realm of body only (no mind)

7 Planes of Sensual Happiness 6 Deva realms

1 Human realm

4 Planes of Misery DemonsHungry GhostsAnimalsHell

31 Planes of Existence4 Formless Planes

Beings of Mind Only

Neither Perception nor Non-PerceptionNothingness Infinite ConsciousnessInfinite Space

16 Form Planes

Beings of Fine Material

5 Pure Abodes for Non-Returners

10 Brahma realms

1 realm of body only (no mind)

7 Planes of Sensual Happiness 6 Deva realms

1 Human realm

4 Planes of Misery DemonsHungry GhostsAnimalsHell

31 Planes of Existence4 Formless Planes

Beings of Mind Only

Neither Perception nor Non-PerceptionNothingness Infinite ConsciousnessInfinite Space

16 Form Planes

Beings of Fine Material

5 Pure Abodes for Non-Returners

10 Brahma realms

1 realm of body only (no mind)

7 Planes of Sensual Happiness 6 Deva realms

1 Human realm

4 Planes of Misery DemonsHungry GhostsAnimalsHell

31 Planes of Existence4 Formless Planes

Beings of Mind Only

Neither Perception nor Non-PerceptionNothingness Infinite ConsciousnessInfinite Space

16 Form Planes

Beings of Fine Material

5 Pure Abodes for Non-Returners

10 Brahma realms

1 realm of body only (no mind)

7 Planes of Sensual Happiness 6 Deva realms

1 Human realm

4 Planes of Misery DemonsHungry GhostsAnimalsHell

31 Planes of Existence4 Formless Planes

Beings of Mind Only

Neither Perception nor Non-PerceptionNothingness Infinite ConsciousnessInfinite Space

16 Form Planes

Beings of Fine Material

5 Pure Abodes for Non-Returners

10 Brahma realms

1 realm of body only (no mind)

7 Planes of Sensual Happiness 6 Deva realms

1 Human realm

4 Planes of Misery DemonsHungry GhostsAnimalsHell

31 Planes of Existence4 Formless Planes

Beings of Mind Only

Neither Perception nor Non-PerceptionNothingness Infinite ConsciousnessInfinite Space

16 Form Planes

Beings of Fine Material

5 Pure Abodes for Non-Returners

10 Brahma realms

1 realm of body only (no mind)

7 Planes of Sensual Happiness 6 Deva realms

1 Human realm

4 Planes of Misery DemonsHungry GhostsAnimalsHell

31 Planes of Existence4 Formless Planes

Beings of Mind Only

Neither Perception nor Non-PerceptionNothingness Infinite ConsciousnessInfinite Space

16 Form Planes

Beings of Fine Material

5 Pure Abodes for Non-Returners

10 Brahma realms

1 realm of body only (no mind)

7 Planes of Sensual Happiness 6 Deva realms

1 Human realm

4 Planes of Misery DemonsHungry GhostsAnimalsHell

31 Planes of Existence4 Formless Planes

Beings of Mind Only

Neither Perception nor Non-PerceptionNothingness Infinite ConsciousnessInfinite Space

16 Form Planes

Beings of Fine Material

5 Pure Abodes for Non-Returners

10 Brahma realms

1 realm of body only (no mind)

7 Planes of Sensual Happiness 6 Deva realms

1 Human realm

4 Planes of Misery DemonsHungry GhostsAnimalsHell

31 Planes of Existence4 Formless Planes

Beings of Mind Only

Neither Perception nor Non-PerceptionNothingness Infinite ConsciousnessInfinite Space

16 Form Planes

Beings of Fine Material

5 Pure Abodes for Non-Returners

10 Brahma realms

1 realm of body only (no mind)

7 Planes of Sensual Happiness 6 Deva realms

1 Human realm

4 Planes of Misery DemonsHungry GhostsAnimalsHell

31 Planes of Existence4 Formless Planes

Beings of Mind Only

Neither Perception nor Non-PerceptionNothingness Infinite ConsciousnessInfinite Space

16 Form Planes

Beings of Fine Material

5 Pure Abodes for Non-Returners

10 Brahma realms

1 realm of body only (no mind)

7 Planes of Sensual Happiness 6 Deva realms

1 Human realm

4 Planes of Misery DemonsHungry GhostsAnimalsHell

31 Planes of Existence4 Formless Planes

Beings of Mind Only

Neither Perception nor Non-PerceptionNothingness Infinite ConsciousnessInfinite Space

16 Form Planes

Beings of Fine Material

5 Pure Abodes for Non-Returners

10 Brahma realms

1 realm of body only (no mind)

7 Planes of Sensual Happiness 6 Deva realms

1 Human realm

4 Planes of Misery DemonsHungry GhostsAnimalsHell

The Precious Human Life

Not all human lives are precious rebirths

• Must be able to encounter the Dhamma.

• Must have an interest in the Dhamma.

• Must have the physical health and mental capacity to learn and practice the Dhamma.

Very few people on earth have a precious human life. Don’t waste it!

The Precious Human Life

Not all human lives are precious rebirths

• Must be able to encounter the Dhamma.

• Must have an interest in the Dhamma.

• Must have the physical health and mental capacity to learn and practice the Dhamma.

Very few people on earth have a precious human life. Don’t waste it!

The Precious Human Life

Not all human lives are precious rebirths

• Must be able to encounter the Dhamma.

• Must have an interest in the Dhamma.

• Must have the physical health and mental capacity to learn and practice the Dhamma.

Very few people on earth have a precious human life. Don’t waste it!

The Precious Human Life

Not all human lives are precious rebirths

• Must be able to encounter the Dhamma.

• Must have an interest in the Dhamma.

• Must have the physical health and mental capacity to learn and practice the Dhamma.

Very few people on earth have a precious human life. Don’t waste it!

The Precious Human Life

Not all human lives are precious rebirths

• Must be able to encounter the Dhamma.

• Must have an interest in the Dhamma.

• Must have the physical health and mental capacity to learn and practice the Dhamma.

Very few people on earth have a precious human life. Don’t waste it!

The Precious Human Life

Not all human lives are precious rebirths

• Must be able to encounter the Dhamma.

• Must have an interest in the Dhamma.

• Must have the physical health and mental capacity to learn and practice the Dhamma.

Very few people on earth have a precious human life. Don’t waste it!

The Precious Human Life

Not all human lives are precious rebirths

• Must be able to encounter the Dhamma.

• Must have an interest in the Dhamma.

• Must have the physical health and mental capacity to learn and practice the Dhamma.

Very few people on earth have a precious human life. Don’t waste it!

6 Realms of ExistenceNeither Perception nor Non-PerceptionNothingness Infinite ConsciousnessInfinite Space

5 Pure Abodes for Non-Returners

10 Brahma realms

1 realm of body only (no mind)

6 Deva realms

1 Human realm

DemonsHungry GhostsAnimalsHell

6 Realms of ExistenceNeither Perception nor Non-PerceptionNothingness Infinite ConsciousnessInfinite Space

5 Pure Abodes for Non-Returners

10 Brahma realms

1 realm of body only (no mind)

6 Deva realms

1 Human realm

DemonsHungry GhostsAnimalsHell

6 Realms of ExistenceNeither Perception nor Non-PerceptionNothingness Infinite ConsciousnessInfinite Space

5 Pure Abodes for Non-Returners

10 Brahma realms

1 realm of body only (no mind)

6 Deva realms

1 Human realm

DemonsHungry GhostsAnimals

Hungry Ghosts

Hell

6 Realms of ExistenceNeither Perception nor Non-PerceptionNothingness Infinite ConsciousnessInfinite Space

5 Pure Abodes for Non-Returners

10 Brahma realms

1 realm of body only (no mind)

6 Deva realms

1 Human realm

Demons

Animals

Hungry Ghosts

Hell

6 Realms of ExistenceNeither Perception nor Non-PerceptionNothingness Infinite ConsciousnessInfinite Space

5 Pure Abodes for Non-Returners

10 Brahma realms

1 realm of body only (no mind)

6 Deva realms

Demons

Human

Animals

Hungry Ghosts

Hell

6 Realms of ExistenceNeither Perception nor Non-PerceptionNothingness Infinite ConsciousnessInfinite Space

5 Pure Abodes for Non-Returners

10 Brahma realms

1 realm of body only (no mind)

6 Deva realms

Demons

Human

Animals

Hungry Ghosts

Hell

6 Realms of Existence

Gods

Demons

Human

Animals

Hungry Ghosts

Hell

Om Mani Pädme Hum

Gods

Demons

Human

Animals

Hungry Ghosts

Hell

Om Pride Generosity

Ma Jealousy Morality

ni Attachment Patience

Päd Ignorance Diligence

me Greed Renunciation

Hum Anger Wisdom

Om Mani Pädme Hum

Gods

Demons

Human

Animals

Hungry Ghosts

Hell

Om Pride Generosity

Ma Jealousy Morality

ni Attachment Patience

Päd Ignorance Diligence

me Greed Renunciation

Hum Anger Wisdom

Om Mani Pädme Hum

Gods

Demons

Human

Animals

Hungry Ghosts

Hell

Om Pride Generosity

Ma Jealousy Morality

ni Attachment Patience

Päd Ignorance Diligence

me Greed Renunciation

Hum Anger Wisdom

Om Mani Pädme Hum

Gods

Demons

Human

Animals

Hungry Ghosts

Hell

Om Pride Generosity

Ma Jealousy Morality

ni Attachment Patience

Päd Ignorance Diligence

me Greed Renunciation

Hum Anger Wisdom

Om Mani Pädme Hum

Gods

Demons

Human

Animals

Hungry Ghosts

Hell

Om Pride Generosity

Ma Jealousy Morality

ni Attachment Patience

Päd Ignorance Diligence

me Greed Renunciation

Hum Anger Wisdom

Om Mani Pädme Hum

Gods

Demons

Human

Animals

Hungry Ghosts

Hell

Om Pride Generosity

Ma Jealousy Morality

ni Attachment Patience

Päd Ignorance Diligence

me Greed Renunciation

Hum Anger Wisdom

Om Mani Pädme Hum

Gods

Demons

Human

Animals

Hungry Ghosts

Hell

Om Pride Generosity

Ma Jealousy Morality

ni Attachment Patience

Päd Ignorance Diligence

me Greed Renunciation

Hum Anger Wisdom

Om Mani Pädme Hum

Gods

Demons

Human

Animals

Hungry Ghosts

Hell

Om Pride Generosity

Ma Jealousy Morality

ni Attachment Patience

Päd Ignorance Diligence

me Greed Renunciation

Hum Anger Wisdom

Om Mani Pädme Hum

Gods

Demons

Human

Animals

Hungry Ghosts

Hell

Om Pride Generosity

Ma Jealousy Morality

ni Attachment Patience

Päd Ignorance Diligence

me Greed Renunciation

Hum Anger Wisdom

Om Mani Pädme Hum

Gods

Demons

Human

Animals

Hungry Ghosts

Hell

Om Pride Generosity

Ma Jealousy Morality

ni Attachment Patience

Päd Ignorance Diligence

me Greed Renunciation

Hum Anger Wisdom

Om Mani Pädme Hum

Gods

Demons

Human

Animals

Hungry Ghosts

Hell

Om Pride Generosity

Ma Jealousy Morality

ni Attachment Patience

Päd Ignorance Diligence

me Greed Renunciation

Hum Anger Wisdom

Om Mani Pädme Hum

Gods

Demons

Human

Animals

Hungry Ghosts

Hell

Om Pride Generosity

Ma Jealousy Morality

ni Attachment Patience

Päd Ignorance Diligence

me Greed Renunciation

Hum Anger Wisdom

Om Mani Pädme Hum

Gods

Demons

Human

Animals

Hungry Ghosts

Hell

Om Pride Generosity

Ma Jealousy Morality

ni Attachment Patience

Päd Ignorance Diligence

me Greed Renunciation

Hum Anger Wisdom

Why people believe in ‘God’

Two psychological reasons :

1. Self protection

2. Self preservation

Why people believe in ‘God’

Two psychological reasons :

1. Self protection

2. Self preservation

Why people believe in ‘God’

Two psychological reasons :

1. Self protection

2. Self preservation

Why people believe in ‘God’

Two psychological reasons :

1. Self protection

2. Self preservation

Belief in ‘God’

Self protection –Desire for someone or something to

protect or save us from trouble.

Desire for someone or something to grant us happiness.

Self preservation –

Desire for eternal life and happiness.

Belief in ‘God’

Self protection –Desire for someone or something to

protect or save us from trouble.

Desire for someone or something to grant us happiness.

Self preservation –

Desire for eternal life and happiness.

Belief in ‘God’

Self protection –Desire for someone or something to

protect or save us from trouble.

Desire for someone or something to grant us happiness.

Self preservation –

Desire for eternal life and happiness.

Belief in ‘God’

Self protection –Desire for someone or something to

protect or save us from trouble.

Desire for someone or something to grant us happiness.

Self preservation –

Desire for eternal life and happiness.

Belief in ‘God’

Self protection –Desire for someone or something to

protect or save us from trouble.

Desire for someone or something to grant us happiness.

Self preservation –

Desire for eternal life and happiness.

Buddhism

Self protection –Desire for someone or something to

protect or save us from trouble.

Desire for someone or something to grant us happiness.

Self preservation –

Desire for eternal life and happiness.

Buddhism

Self protection –Protect ourselves through

avoiding evil.

Desire for someone or something to grant us happiness.

Self preservation –

Desire for eternal life and happiness.

Buddhism

Self protection –Protect ourselves through

avoiding evil.

Attain our own happiness by doing good.

Self preservation –

Desire for eternal life and happiness.

Buddhism

Self protection –Protect ourselves through

avoiding evil.

Attain our own happiness by doing good.

Self preservation –

See the truth of existence through purifying our minds.

Buddhism

Self protection –Protect ourselves through

avoiding evil.

Attain our own happiness by doing good.

Self preservation –

See the truth of existence through purifying our minds.

Buddhism

Self protection –Protect ourselves through

avoiding evil.

Attain our own happiness by doing good.

Self preservation –

See the truth of existence through purifying our minds.

Buddhism

Self protection –Protect ourselves through

avoiding evil.

Attain our own happiness by doing good.

Self preservation –

See the truth of existence through purifying our minds.

Buddhism

• Avoid evil

• Do good

• Purify our minds

This is the teaching of the Buddha.Dhammapada - Verse 183.

Buddhism

• Avoid evil

• Do good

• Purify our minds

This is the teaching of the Buddha.Dhammapada - Verse 183.

Buddhism

• Avoid evil

• Do good

• Purify our minds

This is the teaching of the Buddha.Dhammapada - Verse 183.

Buddhism

• Avoid evil

• Do good

• Purify our minds

This is the teaching of the Buddha.Dhammapada - Verse 183.

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