Lower Worlds: 1 definition
Introduction:
Lower Worlds 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.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
the 4: apāya.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+49): Mahatala, Rasatala, Sutala, Bhur, Apaya, Atala, Vitala, Tiracchanayoni, Asura, Talatala, Jing jie wu yu, Srotaapanna, Patalacakra, Vivarantara, Saptapatala, Vinipata, Patala, Patalamula, Sotapana, Svarloka.
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Search found 38 books and stories containing Lower Worlds; (plurals include: Lower Worldses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Catusacca Dipani (by Mahathera Ledi Sayadaw)
Part IV - The Burden Of Dukkha In The Lower Planes < [The Exposition Of Four Characteristics]
How Beings Have To Wander In The Round Of Rebirths < [Part I - The Manual Of The Four Noble Truths]
Sense Object And Suffering < [Part I - The Manual Of The Four Noble Truths]
Abhinaya-darpana (English) (by Ananda Coomaraswamy)
Rediscovering the Textual Sources of the “De Dashizhi Pusa... < [Volume 14, Issue 7 (2023)]
Sanctifying Security: Jewish Approaches to Religious Education in Jerusalem < [Volume 10, Issue 1 (2019)]
Being in Cosmos: Sergei Dykov’s Visual Exploration of the Spirit of Altai < [Volume 12, Issue 6 (2021)]
A Discourse on Paticcasamuppada (by Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw)
Chapter 16 - Attachment To Belief < [Part 8]
Chapter 6 - Puppharatta Jataka < [Part 8]
Chapter 2 - Unwholesome Kammas < [Part 2]
The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
5.2. Mental Power of Effort or Energy (Vīriyabala or Vīrya) < [Chapter 2 - Five Groups of Factor]
3.2.4. Psychic Power of Investigation (Vimaṃsiddhipāda or Mimāṃsā) < [Chapter 2 - Five Groups of Factor]
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 5.18.6 < [Chapter 18 - Uddhava Hears the Gopīs’ Words and Returns to Mathurā]