| 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 |
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| 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 |
three realms; the three realms [i.e., desire realm ('dod khams, kAmadhAtu), form realm (gzugs khams, rUpadhAtu), and formless realm (gzugs med khams, arUpyadhAtu)]
* khamsum * khams gsum |
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