The Buddhist Account of Human Origins
<p>In the beginning, people were like those from the Rupa-dhatu (Form Realm). In Chapter 22 of the Dīrgha Āgama, the Sutra on the Origin of the World, it is explained as follows.</p>
<p>Originally, people did not possess physical bodies like today’s humans; there were no individual differences due to karmic retribution, and everyone’s mind and appearance were beautifully formed. They had well-proportioned limbs and bodies, were in perfect health with no defects in their sensory organs, and their physique and complexion were both neat and dignified. Their bodies shone brightly, they could fly freely through the sky, and joy and pleasure were the essence of life; they lived for an eternity without lifespans.</p>
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