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The Abhidhamma, the third great division of early Buddhist teaching, expounds a revolutionary system of philosophical psychology rooted in the twin Buddhist insights of selflessness and dependent origination. In keeping with the liberative thrust of early Buddhism, this system organizes the entire spectrum of human consciousness around the two poles of Buddhist doctrine - bondage and liberation, Samsara and Nirvana - the starting point and the final goal. It thereby maps out, with remarkable rigour and precision, the inner landscape of the mind to be crossed through the practical work of Buddhist meditation.

In this book of groundbreaking essays, Venerable Nyanaponika Thera, one of our age's foremost exponents of Theravada Buddhism, attempts to penetrate beneath the formidable face of the Abhidhamma and to make its principles intelligible to the thoughtful reader of today. His point of focus is the Consciousness Chapter of the Dhammasangani, the first treatise of the Abhidhamma Pitaka. Basing his interpretation on the detailed list of mental factors that the Abhidhamma uses as a guide to psychological analysis, he launches into bold explorations in the multiple dimensions of conditionality, the nature of consciousness, the temporality of experience, and the psychological springs of spiritual transformation. Innovative and rich in insights, this book does not merely open up new avenues in the academic study of early Buddhism. By treating the Abhidhamma as a fountainhead of inspiration for philosophical and psychological inquiry, it demonstrates the continuing relevance of Buddhist thought to our most astute contemporary efforts to understand the elusive yet so intimate nature of the mind.

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Delightful and thought-provoking... Essential reading for any serious student of Buddhism. Additionally, it will appeal to those interested in a wide variety of phenomenological and ontological issues... I heartily recommend reading it from cover to cover.--Douglas W, Shrader, SUNY Oneonta, in his review in Philosophy East & West

Groundbreaking...innovative and rich in insights...valued and informative contribution to Buddhist studies.-- "Wisconsin Bookwatch"

I am greatly honored to welcome this new English edition of Nyanaponika Thera's brilliant work, rendered even more valuable by the addition of an instructive and lucid introduction by Bhikkhu Bodhi.--Prof. P.S. Jaini, UC Berkeley, Buddhist Studies

Interesting and important ideas...-- "Journal of Buddhist Ethics"

Students of Buddhism will find this an important guide.-- "The Bookwatch"

A learned and carefully reasoned inquiry into the workings of the mind from a Buddhist perspective... a challenging yet important work.-- "Religious Studies Review"

Abhidhamma is a systemization of reality as it concerns the final goal the Buddha's teaching, 'liberation from suffering.' Abhidhamma Studies rigorously maps out the inner landscape of the mind to be crossed through Buddhist meditation.-- "Research News and Opportunities in Science and Theology" --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Nyanaponika Thera, a German-born Buddhist monk, was a scholar, translator, and founder of The Buddhist Publication Society in Sri Lanka. Thera died in 1994 at the age of 93. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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La prima parte spiega in modo chiaro il fenomeno della coscienza e, per quanto mi riguarda, ha risposto a molte domande che mi facevo sull'argomento. La seconda parte è più ostica, ma completa idealmente il libro. Da leggere

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Clear summary and explanation of Dhammasangani

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I want to study Abhidhamma but find the original full text quite daunting (more than 1000 pages), so I looked for information on internet where to begin with; got this book came recommended.

Clear short summary with explanation, I brought this book along for my last meditation retreat. This book helps me understanding the teaching, the practice and was a source for interesting discussion with the teacher.

Randhir Kumar Keshri

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Scholarly book. Not meant for casual readers.

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It's great teaching of Buddha

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Well worth the effort.

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This is not an easy read; it takes good focus and a pot of strong green tea to take in. Given that, however, one cannot help but be struck by how insightful Nyanaponika Thera is and how logical and clear-headed his approach, his arguments, and conclusions about the Abhidhamma.

Although I’ve owned the Abhidhammattha Sangaha—a Comprehensive Manual of Abhidhamma for several years, the few times I’ve opened it I have shied away within minutes from its meticulous and intricate approach to the mind and its phenomena. In fact, I would venture to say that without such a primer as Nyanaponika Thera’s excellent work, my copy of the Comprehensive manual would probably remain forever unread.

I am not saying that it is now at the top of my reading list, but what I am saying is that Nyanaponika Thera’s introduction and heartfelt apology for the Abhidhamma has made me view it as much more than simply a curiosity for the intellectually overstimulated.

Nyanaponika details his reason why the Abhidhamma in fact is, and why rightly so, an important part of the Pali Canon, and he does this admirably. His language is clear and precise and it is hard to fault his reasoning.

If you have wondered about the Abhidhamma but, like me, felt a bit intimidated by it, I highly recommend this book.

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