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'''Gods''' ([Tib.] ''lha'', [Skt.] ''deva'') — one of the [[six classes of beings]].
'''Gods''' (Tib. ''lha'', Skt. ''deva'') — one of the [[six classes of beings]].


Divine states are the fruit of positive [[karma]] generally related to acts of generosity, [[meditative concentration]] or practices of asceticism, but which are still tainted by worldly goals.  
Divine states are the fruit of positive [[karma]] generally related to acts of generosity, [[meditative concentration]] or practices of asceticism, but which are still tainted by worldly goals.  

Revision as of 07:32, 12 June 2008

Gods (Tib. lha, Skt. deva) — one of the six classes of beings.

Divine states are the fruit of positive karma generally related to acts of generosity, meditative concentration or practices of asceticism, but which are still tainted by worldly goals.

There are:


Note: the Tibetan word lha, in different contexts, can refer either to:

  • Gods, as a class of being,
  • Wisdom deities, or even
  • Helpful spirits (see Gods and demons category).