The Ten Worlds Flashcards
13) Of the Ten Worlds, which world is characterized by an obsession with personal superiority and a tendency to constantly compare oneself with others? (See The Basics, p. 40)
The world of asuras.
14) Concerning the Ten Worlds, what is the aim of Buddhist practice? (See The Basics, p. 43)
The aim of Buddhist practice is to transcend the six paths and develop a self-determined state of happiness that is not controlled by external circumstances.
15) What distinguishes the world of bodhisattvas? (See The Basics, p. 45)
What distinguishes those of the world of bodhisattvas, or the life state of bodhisattva, is their seeking spirit to attain the highest life state of Buddhahood and their altruistic efforts to share the benefits they have obtained through Buddhist practice.
