Abhidhammattha Sangaha: 1 definition
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Abhidhammattha Sangaha means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesA compendium of the Abhidhamma written by Anuruddha, incumbent of the Mulasoma Vihara (For details see P.L.C. 168-72). A tika called the Porana Tika exists, written by Navavimalabuddhi of Ceylon (Compendium of Philosophy, Preface ix).
Other explanatory works on the Abhidhammattha sangaha are those by Sumangala and Chappata, the Sihalavyakhyana by Candagomi, the Anutika by Vepullabuddhi, two Navanutika, one by Ariyavamsa and the second by an unknown author, and a Vivarana. See Sas.69. 71; Svd.1202, 1223; Gv. 64, 65, 75.
According to Gv.(p.71) the work was written at the request of an upasaka named Nambha (Nampa).
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Sangaha.
Full-text: Sankhepavannana, Mulasoma Vihara, Hasituppada Citta, Vepullabuddhi, Vimalabuddhi, Samatha, Kancipura, Nama, Uttaramula Nikaya.
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A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
Aspirations < [Chapter IX - Mental Culture]
Introduction < [Chapter VI - Analysis of Matter]
Introduction to Dhammasangani (by U Ko Lay)
Division II - Rupa Kanda < [Part II - The Dhammasangani]
Further Comments < [Division I - Cittuppada Kanda]
Chapter I - The Eight Main Types Of Thought Relating To The Sensuous Universe < [Part I - Good States Of Consciousness]
Fundamentals of Vipassana Meditation (by Venerable Mahāsi Sayādaw)
Introducing Buddhist Abhidhamma (by Kyaw Min, U)
Appendix III - The Abhidhamma < [Book III]
Chapter 4 - Mind And Matter < [Part 1 - Abhidhamma]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 282 - The Story of Venerable Poṭhila < [Chapter 20 - Magga Vagga (The Path)]