Realms

The third distinct world is the immaterial world called the Arupa-Loka. The sub-realms of this world are called the formless realms. the inhabitants are possessed entirely of mind and have no physical body or location. You may have heard the following statement: The universe is mental, which refers to the Arupa-Loka. The beings in this world don't interact with the rest of the universe and they are unable to hear Buddha's teachings. They achieve these levels by staying formless in a previous life. They will enjoy the fruits of good karma for a period of time and are then reborn in the lower planes for a new cycle of reincarnation. ... Read More