A Compendium of Philosophy Being a Translation From the Original Pali of the Abhidhammattha Sangaha (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169766440)

""A Compendium of Philosophy"" is a translation from the original Pali of the Abhidhammattha Sangaha by Abhidhammattha Sangaha. This book is a comprehensive guide to Buddhist philosophy and presents a detailed analysis of the nature of reality, the mind, and the self. It covers a wide range of topics, including causality, karma, consciousness, and the Four Noble Truths. The text is divided into chapters, each of which provides a concise summary of a particular aspect of Buddhist philosophy. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in exploring the fundamental ideas of Buddhism and understanding the nature of existence. It is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both scholars and general readers.1910. For nearly eight centuries this work served as a primer of psychology and philosophy in Ceylon and Burma, and a whole literature of exegesis grew up around it. This Compendium is a concise statement of the view of things, with purely theoretical analysis, and is a invaluable textbook for students of Buddhism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Abhidhammattha Sangaha
ISBN-10: 1169766447
ISBN-13: 9781169766440
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 326
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.30lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.75d