Samsara Map

Audio (note: does not reflect depicted as different illustrations referenced): Alan Watts, from series “On Eastern Wisdom and Modern Life” episode “On Death,” discusses a slightly different Thanka, one depicting five realms. Wherein he begins and progresses through sections herein mapped as: C3, C1 & C2 (combined), C4, C6, C5.
Depicted mapping is of a Six Realm Thanka and part of a broader study. Any errors are solely my own. This is a personal study, shared that it may help others in their practice of compassion.
Backing: “Compassion: om mani padme hum” from Tibetan Mantras for Turbulent Time by Deva Permal & Gyuto Monks of Tibet

Companion

The Razor’s Age (Path of Love)

Dhamma wheel

Into to song “Path of Love” by Atman off of album “Nirvana Lounge,” sampling movie “The Razor”s Edge”

Katha Upanisad: The Method of Yoga

12. The Self, though hidden in all beings, does not shine forth but can be seen by those subtle seers, through their sharp and subtle intellect. 

13. The wise should restrain speech in mind; one should restrain the latter in understanding self. The understanding one should restrain in the great self. That a person should restrain in the tranquil self. 

14. Arise, awake, having attained thy boons, understand them. Sharp as the edge of a razor and hard to cross, difficult to tread is that path sages declare. 

15. (The self) without sound, without touch and without form, un-decaying, is likewise, without taste, eternal, without smell, without beginning, without end, beyond the great, abiding, by discerning that, one is freed from the face of death. 

16.  This ancient story of Naciketas told by Death (Yama), telling and hearing it, a wise man grows great in the world of Brahmā. 

17. Whoso shall cause to be recited this supreme secret before an assembly of Brāhamanas or devoutly at the time of the ceremonies for the dead, this will prepare (for him) everlasting life, this will prepare everlasting life.   
“Path of Love” by Atman off of album “Nirvana Lounge”