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Teachings– The Six Realms

The six realms are linked to reincarnation. An individuals cycle of birth takes place within these six realms of reincarnation. If ego decides it likes the situation, it begins to churn up all sorts of ways to possess it. A craving to consume the situation arises and we long to satisfy that craving. Once we do, we get into a pattern of becoming consumer oriented. This craving is the source of rebirth.

First - Hungry ghost realm

If ego decides it likes the situation, it begins to churn up all sorts of ways to possess it.

A craving to consume the situation arises and we long to satisfy that craving.
Once we do, a ghost of that craving carries over and we look around for something else to consume.
We get into the habitual pattern of becoming consumer oriented.
This is known as the hungry ghost realm where we have made an occupation out of craving.
We can never find satisfaction, it is like drinking salt water to quench our thirst.

Second - Animal realm

Having the mind like that of an animal.
Here we find security by making certain that everything is totally predictable.
We only buy blue chip stock, never take a chance and never look at new possibilities.
Thought of new possibilities frightens us and we look with scorn at anyone who suggests anything innovative.
This realm is characterized by ignorance.
We put on blinders and only look straight ahead, never to the right or left.

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