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===Terrestrial Heavens:=== | ===Terrestrial Heavens:=== | ||
====Four Guardian Kings ('' | ====Heaven of the Four Guardian Kings (Skt. Carturmaharajkayika; [[Wyl.]] ''rgyal chen rigs bzhi'')==== | ||
The [[Four Great Kings]], along with their retinues, reside upon the fourth terrace of [[Mount Sumeru]]. Upon the lower terraces live, in descending order, the [[gods]] of the Ever-Ecstatic, Garland-Bearers, and Vessel-Bearers. The crests of the seven mountain ranges, the sun, the moon, and all the stars also belong to the abodes of the Four Great Kings. | The [[Four Great Kings]], along with their retinues, reside upon the fourth terrace of [[Mount Sumeru]]. Upon the lower terraces live, in descending order, the [[gods]] of the Ever-Ecstatic, Garland-Bearers, and Vessel-Bearers. The crests of the seven mountain ranges, the sun, the moon, and all the stars also belong to the abodes of the Four Great Kings. | ||
It is said that Vishnu resides in this realm. | It is said that Vishnu resides in this realm. | ||
====Heaven of the Thirty-Three ('' | ====[[Heaven of the Thirty-Three]] (Skt. Triyestrimsha; Wyl. ''sum bcu rtsa gsum'')==== | ||
This is the uppermost terrestrial heaven, and is located on the peak of Mount Sumeru. | This is the uppermost terrestrial heaven, and is located on the peak of Mount Sumeru. | ||
It contains the city ''Fair to See'', in which [[Indra]] is King. | It contains the city ''Fair to See'', in which [[Indra]] is King. | ||
===Celestial Heavens:=== | ===Celestial Heavens:=== | ||
====Free of Combat (Yama | ====Free of Combat (Skt. Yama; Wyl'' 'thab bral'')==== | ||
This is the first celestial heaven. It is located in the space above Mount Sumeru and, as such, it is no longer subject to the attacks of the [[demi- | This is the first celestial heaven. It is located in the space above Mount Sumeru and, as such, it is no longer subject to the attacks of the [[demi-god]]s. | ||
====Joyous Realm (Tushita | ====Joyous Realm (Skt. Tushita; Wyl. ''dga' ldan'')==== | ||
The [[Buddha]] resided here until the time came to take rebirth in the human realm, and demonstrate the [[twelve deeds]] of the | The [[Buddha]] resided here until the time came to take rebirth in the human realm, and demonstrate the [[twelve deeds]] of the [[supreme nirmanakaya]]. Before passing from Tushita he prophisied the bodhisattva [[Maitreya]]'s [[enlightenment]] as the buddha to follow him, and placed his crown on Maitreya's head, making him his regent. Maitreya will abide here until the time has come for him to demonstrate the twelve deeds. | ||
Later, the Buddha returned to give teachings to his mother, who had been reborn here after giving birth to | Later, the Buddha returned to give teachings to his mother, who had been reborn here after giving birth to him. | ||
====Enjoying Emanation (Nirmanratia | ====Enjoying Emanation (Skt. Nirmanratia; Wyl. ''phrul dga'')==== | ||
Gods in this realm create and enjoy their own objects of pleasure. | Gods in this realm create and enjoy their own objects of pleasure. | ||
====Controlling Others' Emanations (Parinirmitvashavartin | ====Controlling Others' Emanations (Skt. Parinirmitvashavartin; Wyl. ''gzhan 'phrul dbang byed'')==== | ||
This is the most refined state in which one can be reborn within the desire realm. Gods in this realm enjoy pleasures created magically by other gods. | This is the most refined state in which one can be reborn within the desire realm. Gods in this realm enjoy pleasures created magically by other gods. | ||
It is said that wicked Mara resides here. | It is said that wicked [[Mara]] resides here. | ||
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* ''The Jewel Ornament of Liberation'' - [[Gampopa]] | * ''The Jewel Ornament of Liberation'' - [[Gampopa]] | ||
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Revision as of 15:24, 2 September 2008
The six heavens of the desire realm are (from lowest to highest):
Terrestrial Heavens:
Heaven of the Four Guardian Kings (Skt. Carturmaharajkayika; Wyl. rgyal chen rigs bzhi)
The Four Great Kings, along with their retinues, reside upon the fourth terrace of Mount Sumeru. Upon the lower terraces live, in descending order, the gods of the Ever-Ecstatic, Garland-Bearers, and Vessel-Bearers. The crests of the seven mountain ranges, the sun, the moon, and all the stars also belong to the abodes of the Four Great Kings.
It is said that Vishnu resides in this realm.
Heaven of the Thirty-Three (Skt. Triyestrimsha; Wyl. sum bcu rtsa gsum)
This is the uppermost terrestrial heaven, and is located on the peak of Mount Sumeru.
It contains the city Fair to See, in which Indra is King.
Celestial Heavens:
Free of Combat (Skt. Yama; Wyl 'thab bral)
This is the first celestial heaven. It is located in the space above Mount Sumeru and, as such, it is no longer subject to the attacks of the demi-gods.
Joyous Realm (Skt. Tushita; Wyl. dga' ldan)
The Buddha resided here until the time came to take rebirth in the human realm, and demonstrate the twelve deeds of the supreme nirmanakaya. Before passing from Tushita he prophisied the bodhisattva Maitreya's enlightenment as the buddha to follow him, and placed his crown on Maitreya's head, making him his regent. Maitreya will abide here until the time has come for him to demonstrate the twelve deeds.
Later, the Buddha returned to give teachings to his mother, who had been reborn here after giving birth to him.
Enjoying Emanation (Skt. Nirmanratia; Wyl. phrul dga)
Gods in this realm create and enjoy their own objects of pleasure.
Controlling Others' Emanations (Skt. Parinirmitvashavartin; Wyl. gzhan 'phrul dbang byed)
This is the most refined state in which one can be reborn within the desire realm. Gods in this realm enjoy pleasures created magically by other gods.
It is said that wicked Mara resides here.
Sources
- Treasury of Precious Qualities - Kangyur Rinpoche
- The Gateway to Knowledge, Volume II - Mipham Rinpoche
- The Jewel Ornament of Liberation - Gampopa