21
Sep
2018
6 Realms and Chenrezig – Rebirth and Existence
Chenrezig is the lord of Love.
“Every person whose heart is moved by love and compassion, who deeply and sincerely acts for the benefit of others without concern for fame, profit, social position, or recognition expresses the activity of Chenrezig.”
The Six Realms Associated with Chenrezig
Buddhist cosmology typically identifies six realms of rebirth and existence. The six realms are listed below:
- Gods
- Asuras
- Humans
- Animals
- Hungry ghosts
- Hells
Earlier Buddhist texts refer to five realms rather than six realms; when described as five realms, the god realm and demi-god realm constitute a single realm.
His mantra is “Om Mani Peme Hum” translated as “The jewel is in the lotus” signifying the indivisibility of compassion and wisdom.
The table shows detail information about the six realms and associates related to Chenrezig.
| Syllable | OM | MA | Ni | PE | ME | Hum |
| Colour | White | Green | Yellow | Sky blue | Red | Blue-black |
| Perfection | Mental stability | Patience | Morality | Diligence | Generosity | Wisdom |
| Karmic Propensity | Pride | Envy | Doubt and Desire | Ignorance | Attachment | Anger |
| Buddha Wisdom | Equanimity | Accompli-shing Wisdom | Non-clinging awareness | Dharmakaya | Discrimina-tion | Mirror-like wisdom |
| Realm | Gods | Asuras (jealous gods or titans) | Humans | Animals | Pretas (hungry ghosts) | Hells |
| What Chenrezig carries in this realm | Melodious lute | Flaming sword | Staff and bowl | Book | Bowls of food and jewels | Mirror |
Thangka Painting of Chenrezig
Chenrezig is meditational diety full of love and compassion and is considered the patron Bodhisattva of Tibet.
