Buddhist Hells. Two Interpretations

In this essay, I explore how teachings about hell functions within Buddhist cosmology and how they were developed within various Buddhist monastic traditions. I discuss, in particular, two different possible interpretations of these teachings; a literal one and a metaphorical one. By pointing to some problems with literal (realist) interpretations of what hells are, the essay indirectly argues for a metaphorical one.

Authors

Stefan Sencerz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1555-4597)

Institutions

Mitchell Institute (US)
Texas A&M University (US)

Publication Details

Journal: The Polish Journal of the Arts and Culture
Published: 2024-12-12
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4467/24506249pj.24.017.20961
Primary Topic: Indian and Buddhist Studies
Type: article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 0.00

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Buddhist Hells. Two Interpretations

Stefan Sencerz

Dec 12, 2024

The Polish Journal of the Arts and Culture

Indian and Buddhist Studies

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Buddhist Hells. Two Interpretations

Stefan Sencerz

December 12, 2024article en

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The Polish Journal of the Arts and Culture(20 (2/2024))

Mitchell Institute (US), Texas A&M University (US)

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Indian and Buddhist Studies

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