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Triple Realms, 28 Sky Levels, Six Sectors







Triple Realms ----- Trilokya (consists of 28 Sky Levels)

In ascending order according to their own merits and virtues.

1) Desire realm Beings with sensual desires.

Consists of Six Sky Levels

2) Form realm Beings enjoying material gratification but without sexual or dietetic desires.
Consists of 18 Sky Levels

3) Formless realm Beings without form and desires.
Consists of Four Sky Levels

** Pure-Land (Western Paradise) is beyond the Triple Realms


Six Sectors

1) Celestial beings ----- Devas

2) Asuras

3)

Humankind

4) Hungry ghosts

5) Demons ----- Purgatorial hell

6) Beasts


















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