| Term |
three planes of samsaric existence
Referenced by: plane (alternative term) three planes of existence (alternative term) three realms (alternative term) planes of samsaric existence, three (cross-reference only) |
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| Tibetan | khams-gsum |
| Sanskrit | tridhatu |
| Pali | |
| Definition | A threefold division of samsaric rebirth states: the planes of (1) sensory desires, (2) ethereal forms, and (3) formless beings. Sometimes called "the three realms." |
| Translation | три уровня сансарного существования |
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