Answer 8


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**Basic Buddhism Course**
Answer 8
*Solutions*
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1. The four sublime states (Brahma Vihara) are :

    a. Loving Kindness (Metta)
    b. Compassion (Karuna)
    c. Appreciative Joy (Mudita)
    d. Equanimity (Upekkha)

2. Metta is defined as:

The love of a mother who would guard her only child at the risk of her own life.

3. The 31 realms of existences are classified into 4 spheres.
Complete the table below.

*Spheres of Existence*	*Number of Realms*
Sensual Spheres (Kamavacara)	11
Form Sphere (Rupavacara)	16
Formless Spheres (Arupavacara)	4
Supramundane (Lokuttara)	0
T O T A L	31

4. There are 6 Heavenly Realms.

5. The Pure Abodes have 5 Realms of Existences.
They are for beings who have attained :

a. 4^th Absorption
b. 3^rd Stage of Sainthood

6. The four lower Realms are:

    a. The host of Asuras (Asura)
    b. Peta Sphere (Peta)
    c. Animal Kingdom (Tiracchana)
    d. Woeful state (Niriaya)

7. Will there be rebirth for Buddhas and Arahants ? Yes / No

8. The 31 Realms of Existence where beings are born and reborn is also knows as Samsara.


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