form realm; realm of form
In Buddhist cosmology, the second of the three realms (三界), where beings have subtle material bodies and are free from gross desires but still have form. A technical term used in Buddhist texts and discussions.
See also: 三界
In Buddhist cosmology, the form realm is situated above the desire realm.
The heavenly beings of the form realm are said to have material bodies but no desires for food or sex.
From 色 (form, matter) + 界 (realm, world). A translation of Sanskrit rūpadhātu.