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What are all the 'realms of rebirth' in Buddhism (and "Samsara" or the "Cycle of Rebirth")? And what do they mean to you as a layperson Buddhist practitioner? Are they real? Are they a state of mind? Let's explore!
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
08:00 The Hell Realm
10:08 The Animal Realm
11:40 The Hungry Ghosts Realm
14:56 The Human Realm
19:11 The Titans or Asuras Realm
20:50 The Devas or Gods or Heavenly Realm
25:58 Are These Real or The State of Mind?
28:44 Motivation and Buddhist Practice
30:08 Conclusion
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