![]() The Asuras are jealous gods marked by paranoia and a hyper competitive spirit. ![]() They have no reason to seek liberation from the wheel of suffering.Įventually their pleasurable lives end and they must face rebirth in another less happy realm. However, the catch is because they live such pleasure filled lives, they don't recognize the truth of suffering. Those born in this realm (Devas) have pleasure filled lives. Yet even the Realm of Gods isn't perfect. It is always depicted at the top of the wheel. The Realm of Gods is the highest realm of the Wheel of Life. Most humans get caught up in wordly distractions and miss their chance to seek Dharma. In this realm, Dharma is openly available, and yet few seek it. Human beings wish to strive, consume, acquire, enjoy and explore. The human realm is characterized by questioning and curiosity. Liberation from the wheel is only possible from the human realm. Though we might be frightened of death, it is not evil, just inevitable. He is a wrathful creature devoted to protecting Buddhism and Buddhists. Yet despite his demonic appearance, he is not evil. The horrific face of Yama represents impermanence as he peers over the wheel. The creature holding the wheel of life in his hooves is Yama, Lord of the Hell Realm. ![]() We will examine the parts of the wheel below: Avalokiteshvara is the Bodhisattva of infinite compassion. In each of these realms the Bodhisattva, Avalokiteshvara, appears to show the way to liberation from the wheel.Ī "Bodhisattva" is a person on the path toward Buddhahood. The realms can also be viewed as situations in life, or even personality types, such as the hungry ghosts being addicts, devas being privileged, and hell beings having anger issues. A being is born into each realm according to their karma. ![]() The wheel contains six realms, which can either represent existence or states of mind. The initial drawing was said to have been designed by Buddha himself. The Buddhist Wheel of Life is one of the most important TIBET'S WHEEL OF LIFE THE CYCLE OF BIRTH, DEATH, REBIRTH AND NIRVANA INTRODUCTION VISIONS FOR ARTISTS SITE INDEX ![]()
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