Realms of existence
Part of key topic Buddhist Perspectives on the World
Includes tags: Realms of existence, Brahma gods, Deva, Human, Ghost, Animal, Hell, Non-human beings, Recollection/Devas



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Questions and Answers about Ajahn Chah, Session 1 – Jun. 17, 2025

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6. “There are a few stories about Ajahn Chah having psychic powers, particularly reading minds. Did you ever observe anything of that sort with Ajahn Chah? What was Ajahn Chah’s position on such things?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Psychic powers] [Ajahn Pasanno] [Ajahn Chah] // [Nature of mind]

Story: Ajahn Chah describes the supernatural beings at Wat Pah Pong to a close lay follower, then refuses to talk about other realms with a group from Bangkok. [Wat Pah Pong] [Non-human beings] [Teaching Dhamma]


What Luang Por Chah Taught – Jul. 27, 2025

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17. “Can you speak about Luang Por Chah’s opinion about Thai superstitions and amulets?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Culture/Thailand] [Superstition] [Amulets] [Ajahn Chah] // [Humor] [Ghost] [Generosity]

Story: A young supporter drafted into the military asks Ajahn Chah for protection. [Buddha images]


Kathina Q&A with the Chithurst Community, Session 1 – Oct. 11, 2025

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9. “Could you say something about the name-and-form step in Dependent Origination?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Aggregates ] [Dependent origination] // [Heart/mind] [Body/form] [Self-identity view] [Human] [Realms of existence]

Sutta: MN 43.9: Conjoined not disjoined.


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15. “Is it ever acceptable to put a life out of suffering, for example when it’s dying and suffering slowly?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Euthanasia ] [Killing ] [Death] [Pain] [Animal] // [Compassion] [Unattractiveness]

Story: Ajahn Pasanno and others look after a Brahma bull that was attacked by a tiger until it dies. [Ajahn Pasanno] [Animal] [Health care] [Dtao Dum]


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