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THE HEAVENS OF THE NORTHERN BUDDHISTS. 
The Trailohya (Tib. ‘ Khams psum ’ or ‘The Three Regions ; com¬ 
prise The Regions of— 
I. Desire, Kamadhdtu (Tib. Dod-pai Khams). The lowest of tlie 
3 regions, comprising the earth and the six devalohas (Tib. 
Lha-Yul) or Heavens of the Gods. 
II. Form, Bupadhatu (Tib. gzugs Kyi Khams) or form free from 
sensuality. It comprises the 18 Brabmalokas; wliicli are 
divided into 4 regions of contemplation (Dhyana). 
III. Formlessness, Arupadhatu (Tib. ^/zugs med-pai Khams). The 
Highest of the Heavens and near to Nirvana. 
The Six Devalokas are in series from below upwards :— 
1. Ghaturmahardjahdyihas. —The abode of the 4 Guardian Kings 
of the Quarters. 
Trayastrinsas (Tib. Sum-chu tsa sum) or ‘ The 33’ Vedic Gods 
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