Asura realm
Asura realm is a samsaric realm based on jealousy, fights and scientific advancements.
It is also sometimes refered to as Ashura realm, Titan realm, Jealous God realm, Demigod realm, or Anti-God realm.
- Note: In some traditions Asuras are refered to as demons, which can be confusing since in other traditions centient beings in Hell realm are also refered to by the same name.
Different Buddhist schools define the Asura realm differently. Japanese Buddhists put the Asura realm below the Human realm, while Tibetan traditions positions it above the realm of humans. According to the Buddhist practitioners advanced in meditation, the Asura ralm is, however, superior to human world.
The distinctive quality of Asura realm is proneness to fights and battles. Asuras are said to be intelligent, active and prone to competition, jealousy and fights. Asuras are superior to humans in how they see things: being logical creatures, they see the things how they are. Humans don't, as they value feelings. Partially because of that Titans are said to constantly battle Gods for dominance.
When making a graphical representation of Wheel of life (example) Asura realm is placed at 2 o'clock, with God realm to the left, and Hungry ghost realm below.
