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It is a peculiar [[path]] in the [[Six paths]]. In terms of material [[enjoyment]] and [[psychic power]],
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It is a peculiar [[path]] in the [[Six paths]].  
  
it is similar to [[Deva]]. However, in some aspects, it is even worse than [[Human]] [[Path]].  
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In terms of material [[enjoyment]] and [[psychic power]],
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it is similar to [[Deva]].  
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However, in some aspects, it is even worse than [[Human]] [[Path]].  
  
 
The {{Wiki|male}} [[Asura]] is extremely ugly, while the {{Wiki|female}} is as beautiful as an {{Wiki|angel}}.  
 
The {{Wiki|male}} [[Asura]] is extremely ugly, while the {{Wiki|female}} is as beautiful as an {{Wiki|angel}}.  
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[[Asuras]] is a collective term for [[Yaksas]], [[Raksasas]] and other {{Wiki|demons}}.  
 
[[Asuras]] is a collective term for [[Yaksas]], [[Raksasas]] and other {{Wiki|demons}}.  
  
This [[realm]] is [[formless]].  Generally {{Wiki|speaking}}, [[asuras]] have cultivated [[goodness]] and performed [[good deeds]].  
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This [[realm]] is [[formless]].   
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Generally {{Wiki|speaking}}, [[asuras]] have cultivated [[goodness]] and performed [[good deeds]].  
  
 
But they are very combative and they get [[angry]] very easily.  
 
But they are very combative and they get [[angry]] very easily.  
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do not have [[peaceful]] days because they are so competitive.
 
do not have [[peaceful]] days because they are so competitive.
  
So, in order to avoid falling into the [[Realm]] of [[Nature]] [[Spirits]],  
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So, in order to avoid falling into the [[Realm of Nature Spirits]],  
  
 
one must retain a [[heart]] that is [[compassionate]], righteous, in compliance with [[propriety]], honest and {{Wiki|benevolent}}.  
 
one must retain a [[heart]] that is [[compassionate]], righteous, in compliance with [[propriety]], honest and {{Wiki|benevolent}}.  

Latest revision as of 03:26, 28 February 2016

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It is a peculiar path in the Six paths.

In terms of material enjoyment and psychic power,

it is similar to Deva.

However, in some aspects, it is even worse than Human Path.

The male Asura is extremely ugly, while the female is as beautiful as an angel.

The male Asura always fights with each other as they are cruel and furious.

They are proud of themselves, and reluctant to learn and practise the Buddhist teachings.

Asuras is a collective term for Yaksas, Raksasas and other demons.

This realm is formless.

Generally speaking, asuras have cultivated goodness and performed good deeds.

But they are very combative and they get angry very easily.

They love to compete and fight.

Because they have not rid themselves of anger,

they are not qualified for entering heaven and, hence, they fall into the Realm of Asuras.

These ghosts and spirits, though they have benevolent thoughts,

do not have peaceful days because they are so competitive.

So, in order to avoid falling into the Realm of Nature Spirits,

one must retain a heart that is compassionate, righteous, in compliance with propriety, honest and benevolent.

Source

web.singnet.com.sg/~alankhoo