Dear Yong Peng,
there are several hell planes, not just one hell. It is translated as hell
in the suttas and perhaps there is nothing against this term. There are many
planes of existence and when a lifespan in such a plane ends kamma produces
rebirth in another plane. It depends on a particular kamma that produces
rebirth-consciousness in what plane birth takes place.
Nina.
op 05-01-2006 12:06 schreef Ong Yong Peng op yongpeng.ong@...:

> I am wondering if we should leave niraya untranslated.