AboutBuddhism: Hell Realms

AboutBuddhism: Hell Realms

From Barbara O'Brien, your Guide to Buddhism I'm not sure why I got in the mood to write a three-part series on Buddhist hell, but here it is. Buddhist hell is more fun to read about than to visit, of course.

The Buddhist Hell Realm Naraka, or the Buddhist hell realm, is a place of countless torments.  Search Related Topics:  six realms  symbols  sutras

Understanding the Buddhist Hell Realm Does Buddhism teach that hell is a real place? Or is it an allegory of our psychological projections? Search Related Topics:  six realms  existence  nichiren

Icons of the Buddhist Hell Realm Some major iconic figures of Buddhism are associated with the hell realm. Here are some beings you might meet if you go there. Search Related Topics:  six realms  bodhisattvas  bodhichitta

The Thirty-one Realms As you study Buddhism you may run into mention of the 31 Realms. Here is a handy-dandy beginner's guide to them.