Hell · Internal Reference¶

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【I】 The Core Definition of Hell¶

"The Fire-Tempering Layer, the Frozen Layer, and the Underworld are collectively what is commonly referred to as Hell. LIFE in Hell generally does not directly enter the human world. Insects and many plants belong to a separate LIFE cycle system and generally do not transform into humans." (Source: New Era Human 800 Concepts, 4th ed., Concept 365)

"What is Hell? A place without love is Hell. The higher the level of LIFE, the richer the love. What is Heaven? A place filled with love is Heaven." (Source: New Era Human 800 Concepts, 4th ed., Concept 585)

【II】 The Spatial Structure of Hell¶

"Underworld (Yinjian): the (-X)(-Y) world." "Frozen Layer (Bingdong Ceng): the (-X)(-Z) world." "Fire-Tempering Layer (Huolian Ceng): the (-Y)(-Z) world." (Source: Chanyuan Corpus · Antimatter World · The Names of the 20 Parallel Worlds)

"From Lifechanyuan's 'Universe and Space-Time' section we know that the universe has 36-dimensional space, and LIFE cycles through: the Celestial Realm, Elysium World, Yin Pole Black Hole, Ten-Thousand-Year World, Thousand-Year World, Human World, Yang Pole Black Hole, Domestic Animal Realm, Animal Realm, Plant Realm (Insect and Bacterial realms form two separate LIFE systems), Underworld, Frozen Layer, and Fire-Tempering Layer." (Source: Chanyuan Corpus · Chapter on the Greatest Creator · Eight Characteristics of the Greatest Creator — The Greatest Creator Is Benevolent)

【III】 The Existence of Hell Affirmed¶

"The wave-particle duality tells us that the mode of motion of things — or their essence — is related to the consciousness of the observer; different consciousness creates different realities. From this we can conclude that Heaven and Hell exist, just as the rich and the poor exist." (Source: New Era Human 800 Concepts, 4th ed., Concept 790)

"From the law of the unity of opposites: where there is left, there must be right; where there is high, there must be low; where there is positive, there must be negative; where there is yang, there must be yin; where there is the human world, there must be Heaven and Hell." (Source: Xuefeng Corpus · Famous Figures · Let's Look at the Other Side of the Mountain — To Jackie Chan)

"Heaven and Hell are real worlds co-created by beings whose consciousness resonates at the same frequency — just as everything on Earth was co-created by those who have passed through it." (Source: New Era Human 800 Concepts, 4th ed., Concept 385)

【IV】 The Greatest Creator as the Establisher of Hell¶

"I have likewise prepared the lower realm of LIFE — the Underworld, the Frozen Layer, and the Fire-Tempering Layer — for those who deny my existence, curse me, blaspheme me, and turn away from me. You will suffer there and reap the bitter fruit you have sown. Therefore, you must reform yourselves and seek my forgiveness." (Source: Chanyuan Corpus · Chapter on the Greatest Creator · Translating the Words of the Greatest Creator)

"Heaven is established for the perfect; Hell is established for the deficient. The state of LIFE determines the space of existence." (Source: New Era Human 800 Concepts, 4th ed., Concept 456 — Awakening to Space)

"Through the ascent and descent of LIFE, rewards and punishments are carried out. Going to Heaven after death is a reward; going to the Animal Realm or Hell is a punishment." (Source: Chanyuan Corpus · Chapter on the Greatest Creator · The Pathways of Heavenly Reward and Punishment)

【V】 The Standards for Entering Hell¶

"Those who are malicious sink into the Ghost Path (Underworld); those who are tyrannical descend into the Frozen Layer; those who are cruel fall into the Fire-Tempering Layer." (Source: New Era Human 800 Concepts, 4th ed., Concept 364)

"The selfless belong to the Heavenly LIFE; the self-interested belong to the Human LIFE; the heavily selfish belong to the Hellish LIFE." (Source: New Era Human 800 Concepts, 4th ed., Concept 353)

"Selfishness is the root of misery and the first ticket to Hell." (Source: New Era Human 800 Concepts, 4th ed., Concept 105)

【VI】 The Consciousness Roots of the Hellward Path¶

"When I face a blade of grass, an insect, an event, or a person, I clearly see the Greatest Creator watching me. When I act rightly, I move toward Heaven; when I act wrongly, I move toward Hell. From this I discovered a pattern: when a person holds consciousness of truth, goodness, beauty, love, faith, and sincerity toward all things, they move toward the beautiful and toward Heaven; the opposite leads toward ugliness and toward Hell." (Source: Chanyuan Corpus · Chapter on the Greatest Creator · Where Is the Greatest Creator and How to Revere Him)

"Freedom symbolizes Heaven; control signifies Hell." (Source: New Era Human 800 Concepts, 4th ed., Concept 379)

"Freedom is supreme and priceless; it is the hallmark of Heavenly LIFE. The degree of freedom reveals a being's level. The greater the freedom, the closer to Heaven; the lesser the freedom, the closer to Hell." (Source: New Era Human 800 Concepts, 4th ed., Concept 382)

"Those who guide LIFE toward Heaven receive reward; those who mislead LIFE toward Hell receive punishment." (Source: Chanyuan Corpus · Chapter on the Greatest Creator · Standards and Modes of Heavenly Reward and Punishment)

"Worldly family members are helpers toward Hell and obstacles toward Heaven — which is why Christ Jesus said that a person's enemies are those of their own household." (Source: New Era Human 800 Concepts, 4th ed., Concept 605)

【VII】 Hell's Function in Cosmic Balance¶

"Hell needs a great number of LIFE. We must consider the symmetric balance of all LIFE in cosmic space — do not let excessive compassion drag yourself into the Animal Realm or Hell." (Source: Tour Guide's Other Articles · 2006 · Chanyuan Celestials Are Hard to Come By)

"Our LIFE's future depends on the purification of consciousness today — whether to go to Heaven to enjoy eternal joy or to go to Hell to suffer endless torment is a question each person must deeply reflect upon." (Source: Tour Guide's Other Articles · 2006 · On the Cultural Construction of Lifechanyuan)

"Hell is sorrowful, but Hell is not beautiful at all. Warmth, harmony, joy, and auspiciousness — these are beautiful!" (Source: Xuefeng Corpus · Famous Figures · Sorrow Is Not Beautiful — To Liu Yong)