Nine Realms: 1 definition

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Nine 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: GlossaryThe nine realms of error, or subjection to passions, i.e. all the realms of the living except the tenth and highest, the Buddha realm. The nine realms are * the hell, * the hungry ghost, * the animal, * the man, * the Asura, * the gods, * the Arhat (sound hearer), * the Arhat (enlightened to condition), and * the Bodhisattra.

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