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The abhidhamma pitaka is the third division of the pāli tipitaka made up of seven books. If you're a meditator, this book is a must. Bhikkhu bodhi is a treasure as a translator and editor.
A true breakdown of the mechanics of consciousness. It is a superb analytical description of how consciousness is not a solid steam like a waterfall but rather a sequential stream of discreet moments that we mistake as unbroken. This theravadin trusts... Read More
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Quality
He recommended i read this as a more thorough foundational text to build on what i knew up to that point
Take time to read and apply what is offered and an amazing transformation can truly begin
Because all you may get are concepts arising and concepts passing away all of which will be way off the mark
This text is not recommended for the casual reader and you will not find the evocative uplifting style or messages in other scriptures
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Book arrived earlier than expected which is great because it arrived just the day i needed to start reading it
Arrived on time and is as expected
Packaging/appearance
My only real complaint is that the cover was mangled and a bit torn in shipping but the book itself was intact
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May i suggest buying the companion work process of consciousness and matter34 by ven
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This theravadin trusts you will hear the lions roar as you study
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I heard that this book is supposed to be an introduction to the abhidhamma
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The original canonical abhidhamma is supposed to go into thousands of pages with the commentaries adding more pages
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Various english translations most notably the ven
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Bhikkhu bodhi had outdone himself in this translation since he included extensive diagrams of the matika matrix and was also supported by two burmese monks
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I dont think there was any topic of the abhidhamma which was missed in this text
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Not only are there the categories of consciousness mental factors matter etc
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