Realms of existence
Includes tags: Realms of existence, Brahma gods, Deva, Human, Ghost, Animal, Hell, Non-human beings, Recollection/Devas
3. “What does ‘Seeing fear and blame in the other world’ refer to?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Fear] [Realms of existence] // [Rebirth]
6. “In Mahāvagga 8.15, Visaka’s intentions in giving to the Saṅgha are to realize Dhamma rather than go to heaven. Does this mean it’s more in line with neither dark nor bright kamma [as described in MN 57.11]?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Great disciples] [Generosity] [Happiness] [Deva] [Kamma] // [Skillful qualities] [Culture/West]
6. “There are a few stories about Ajahn Chah having psychic powers, particularly reading minds. Did you ever observe anything of that sort with Ajahn Chah? What was Ajahn Chah’s position on such things?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Psychic powers ] [Ajahn Pasanno] [Ajahn Chah] // [Nature of mind]
Story: Ajahn Chah describes the supernatural beings at Wat Pah Pong to a close lay follower, then refuses to talk about other realms with a group from Bangkok. [Wat Pah Pong] [Non-human beings] [Teaching Dhamma]
15. “Is it ever acceptable to put a life out of suffering, for example when it’s dying and suffering slowly?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Euthanasia ] [Killing ] [Death] [Pain] [Animal] // [Compassion] [Unattractiveness]
Story: Ajahn Pasanno and others look after a Brahma bull that was attacked by a tiger until it dies. [Ajahn Pasanno] [Animal] [Health care] [Dtao Dum]