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The six realms of the wheel of life

The realm of the titans

It sounds like the title for a Marvel movie, doesn't it? We continue our theme of the Tibetan wheel of life, and this week continue discussing each of the various realms we can find ourselves in at some time. Tonight, Cittamuni is going to share his reflections on the realm of the asura, or titans.

You don't need to believe in re-birth to understand the six realms of existence. They can be thought of as places in which we can reside at various times in our life, depending on the conditions we experience and our response to them.

The titans are strong and powerful beings who are marked by their fierce envy. The karma of hate and jealousy causes rebirth in the asura realm (in this or another life). Strongly competitive, with little sympathy for those they see as inferior, they might outwardly display justice, worship, wisdom, and faith, but are impatient and suffer from serious craving they disguise as the desire to achieve. You may know an Asura or two.

Join us as Cittamuni reflects on the attractions and drawbacks of living in the realm of the titans.

Wednesday nights are a place for people who have attended our foundation courses to come together and celebrate community, deepen their knowledge of Buddhism, and their understanding of how to practice it. They generally include a talk and discussion, a social cup of tea and meditation.

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