world of the tengu; hell of the long-nosed goblins
In Buddhist cosmology and folk belief, a realm or state of existence where arrogant monks or conceited people are reborn as tengu. Often contrasted with heavenly realms.
See also: 天狗
Tales of monks who fell into the world of the tengu remain in old folklore.
Compound of 天狗 (tengu, 'long-nosed goblin') and 道 (dō, 'way, realm'). The term appears in Buddhist contexts describing a rebirth destination for those with excessive pride.