In Buddhist tradition, the Deva realm is populated by
godlike beings who enjoy great power, wealth and long life. They live in
splendor and happiness. Yet even the Deva grow old and die. Further, their
privilege and exalted status blind them to the suffering of others, so in spite
of their long lives they have neither wisdom nor compassion. The privileged
Deva will be reborn in another of the Six Realms.