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− | [[ | + | The [[Dhammasangani]] (-saṅgaṇi or -ī) is a [[Buddhist scripture]], part of the [[Pali Canon]] of [[Theravada Buddhism]], where it is included in the [[Abhidhamma Pitaka]]. |
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+ | Translations: | ||
− | + | * ''A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics'', tr {{Wiki|C. A. F. Rhys Davids}}, {{Wiki|Royal Asiatic Society}}, 1900; reprinted with corrections, [[Pali]] Text {{Wiki|Society}}, Bristol | |
+ | * Tr U Kyaw Khine, Department for the Promotion and [[Propagation]] of the [[Sasana]], {{Wiki|Rangoon}}, ?1996; reprinted by Sri Satguru Pubns, Delhi, 2 volumes | ||
− | + | The book begins with a [[matika]] ([[Pali]] for "matrix"), which is a list of classifications of [[dhammas]], variously translated as ideas, [[phenomena]], states, patterns etc. There are 22 3-fold classifications, followed by 100 2-fold ones according to the [[abhidhamma]] method and 42 according to the [[sutta]] method. The main [[body]] of the book is in four parts, as follows. | |
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+ | The first part deals with states of [[mind]], listing and defining factors present in them. | ||
− | The Dhammasangani appears to have been also called Dhammasangaha (DA.i.17). | + | The second deals with material [[phenomena]], classifying them numerically, by ones, twos etc. |
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+ | The third part applies the material in the first two to explaining the classifications in the [[matika]]. | ||
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+ | The fourth does likewise, but in a different and sometimes more detailed way, and omitting the [[sutta]] method 2-fold classifications. This fourth part is mostly omitted from the old translation, only a few extracts being included. The new translation is complete. | ||
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+ | Rhys Davids (1900) divisions of the text are as follows: | ||
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+ | [[File:Bodhgya-atue.jpg|thumb|250px|]] | ||
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+ | | rowspan="3" style="text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black" | <span style="font-size:125%;">Book I.<br />'''The Genesis'''<br />'''of [[Thoughts]]'''<br />(cittuppaada-<br />ka.n.da.m)</span> | ||
+ | | style="border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px dashed black; text-align:center" | <span style="font-size:100%;">Part I.<br />Good States<br />of [[Consciousness]]</span> | ||
+ | | style="border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px dashed black" | Ch. I. The Eight Main Types of [[Thought]] relating to the [[Sensuous]] [[Universe]]<br />(kaamaavacara-a.t.tha-mahaacittaani)<br /> | ||
+ | Ch. II. Good in relation to the [[Universe]] of [[Form]] (ruupaavacara-kusala.m)<br /> | ||
+ | Ch. III. Good in relation to the [[Universe]] of the [[Formless]] (aruupaavacara-kusala.m)<br /> | ||
+ | Ch. IV. Degrees of Efficacy in Good relating to the [[Three Realms]]<br /> | ||
+ | Ch. V. [[Thought]] engaged upon the Higher Ideal (lokuttaram citta.m) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | style="border-bottom:1px dashed black; text-align:center" | <span style="font-size:100%;">Part II.<br />Bad States<br />of [[Consciousness]]</span> | ||
+ | | style="border-bottom:1px dashed black" | Ch. VI. The Twelve Bad [[Thoughts]] (dvaadasa akusalacittaani) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | style="border-bottom:1px solid black; text-align:center" | <span style="font-size:100%;">Part III.<br />Indeterminate States<br />of [[Consciousness]] | ||
+ | | style="border-bottom:1px solid black" | Ch. I. On Effect, or Result (vipaako): A. Good [[Karma]]. B. Bad [[Karma]]<br/> | ||
+ | Ch. II. [[Action]]-[[thoughts]] (kiriyaa) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | rowspan="1" style="text-align:center; border-bottom:1px solid black" | <span style="font-size:125%;">Book II.<br />'''[[Form]]'''<br />([[rupa]]-<br />ka.n.da.m)</span> | ||
+ | | style="border-bottom:1px solid black; text-align:center" | <span style="font-size:100%;">[No parts] | ||
+ | <!-- no Parts --> | ||
+ | | style="border-bottom:1px solid black" | Ch. I. Exposition of Form under Single Concepts (ekaka-niddeso)<br /> | ||
+ | Ch. II. Categories of Form under Dual Aspects — positive and negative<br /> | ||
+ | Ch. III. Categories of Form under Triple Aspects<br /> | ||
+ | Ch. IV. Categories of Form under Fourfold Aspects<br /> | ||
+ | Ch. V. Category of Form under a Fivefold Aspect<br /> | ||
+ | Ch. VI. Category of Form under a Sixfold Aspect<br /> | ||
+ | Ch. VII. Category of Form under a Sevenfold Aspect<br /> | ||
+ | Ch. VIII. Category of Form under a Eightfold Aspect<br /> | ||
+ | Ch. IX. Category of Form under a Ninefold Aspect<br /> | ||
+ | Ch. X. Category of Form under a Tenfold Aspect<br /> | ||
+ | Ch. XI. Category of Form under an Elevenfold Aspect | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; border-bottom:1px solid black" | <span style="font-size:125%;">Book III.<br />The Division<br />Entitled<br />'''<nowiki>'Elimination'</nowiki>'''<br />(nikkhepa-<br />ka.n.da.m)</span> | ||
+ | | style="border-bottom:1px dashed black; text-align:center" | <span style="font-size:100%;">Part I.<br />[No title] | ||
+ | | style="border-bottom:1px dashed black" | Ch. I. The Group of Triplets (tika.m)<br /> | ||
+ | Ch. II. The Group on [[Cause]] (hetu-gocchaka.m)<br /> | ||
+ | Ch. III. The Short Intermediate Set of Pairs (cuulantara-duka.m)<br /> | ||
+ | Ch. IV. The Intoxicant Group (aasava-gocchaka.m)<br /> | ||
+ | Ch. V. The Group of the [[Fetters]] ([[Fetters|sa~n~nojana]]-gocchaka.m)<br /> | ||
+ | Ch. VI. The Group of the Ties (gantha-gocchaka.m)<br /> | ||
+ | Ch. VII. The Group of the Floods (ogha-gocchaka.m)<br /> | ||
+ | Ch. VIII. The Group of the Bonds (yoga-gocchaka.m)<br /> | ||
+ | Ch. IX. The Group of the [[Hindrances]] (niivarana-gocchaka.m)<br /> | ||
+ | Ch. X. The Group on Contagion (paraamaasa-gocchaka.m)<br /> | ||
+ | Ch. XI. The Great Intermediate Set of Pairs (mahantara-duka.m)<br /> | ||
+ | Ch. XII. The Group on {{Wiki|Grasping}} ([[upadana|upaadaana]]-gocchaka.m)<br /> | ||
+ | Ch. XIII. The Group on the Corruptions ([[kilesa]]<nowiki>-</nowiki>gocchaka.m)<br /> | ||
+ | Ch. XIV. The Supplementary Set of Pairs (pi.t.thiduka.m) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | style="border-bottom:1px solid black; text-align:center" | <span style="font-size:100%;">Part II.<br />The [[Suttanta]]<br />Pairs of Terms<br />(suttantika-duka.m) | ||
+ | | style="border-bottom:1px solid black" | [No chapter titles] | ||
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+ | |} | ||
+ | <br/><br/> | ||
+ | -------------------- | ||
+ | --------------------<br/> | ||
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+ | '''[[Dhammasangani]]''': The first book, in the accepted order of precedence, of The [[Abhidhamma Pitaka]]. It deals with more or less the same topics as the Nikāyas, differing only in methods of treatment; the chief [[subject]] is that of [[ethics]], the enquiry there into being conducted from a [[psychological]] standpoint. The book enumerates and defines a number of categories of terms occurring in the [[Nikāyas]]. | ||
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+ | There is in [[existence]] a commentary on the book, written by [[Buddhaghosa]] and called the [[Atthasālinī]]. | ||
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+ | King [[Vijayabāhu]] I, of Ceylon translated the [[Dhammasangani]] into Sinhalese (Cv.lx.17), but this translation is now lost. The work has been translated into English. The text is published by the P.T.S. (1885), and the translation (by Mrs. Rhys Davids) is published by the R.A.S., under the title of '''''A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics'''''. | ||
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+ | The [[Dhammasangani]] appears to have been also called [[Dhammasangaha]] (DA.i.17). | ||
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+ | {{W}} | ||
[http://www.palikanon.com/english/pali_names/d/dhammasangani.htm www.palikanon.com] | [http://www.palikanon.com/english/pali_names/d/dhammasangani.htm www.palikanon.com] | ||
[[Category:Buddhist Terms]] | [[Category:Buddhist Terms]] |
Revision as of 13:05, 15 August 2013
The Dhammasangani (-saṅgaṇi or -ī) is a Buddhist scripture, part of the Pali Canon of Theravada Buddhism, where it is included in the Abhidhamma Pitaka.
Translations:
- A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics, tr C. A. F. Rhys Davids, Royal Asiatic Society, 1900; reprinted with corrections, Pali Text Society, Bristol
- Tr U Kyaw Khine, Department for the Promotion and Propagation of the Sasana, Rangoon, ?1996; reprinted by Sri Satguru Pubns, Delhi, 2 volumes
The book begins with a matika (Pali for "matrix"), which is a list of classifications of dhammas, variously translated as ideas, phenomena, states, patterns etc. There are 22 3-fold classifications, followed by 100 2-fold ones according to the abhidhamma method and 42 according to the sutta method. The main body of the book is in four parts, as follows.
The first part deals with states of mind, listing and defining factors present in them.
The second deals with material phenomena, classifying them numerically, by ones, twos etc.
The third part applies the material in the first two to explaining the classifications in the matika.
The fourth does likewise, but in a different and sometimes more detailed way, and omitting the sutta method 2-fold classifications. This fourth part is mostly omitted from the old translation, only a few extracts being included. The new translation is complete.
Rhys Davids (1900) divisions of the text are as follows:
Book I. The Genesis of Thoughts (cittuppaada- ka.n.da.m) |
Part I. Good States of Consciousness |
Ch. I. The Eight Main Types of Thought relating to the Sensuous Universe (kaamaavacara-a.t.tha-mahaacittaani) Ch. II. Good in relation to the Universe of Form (ruupaavacara-kusala.m) |
Part II. Bad States of Consciousness |
Ch. VI. The Twelve Bad Thoughts (dvaadasa akusalacittaani) | |
Part III. Indeterminate States of Consciousness |
Ch. I. On Effect, or Result (vipaako): A. Good Karma. B. Bad Karma | |
Book II. Form (rupa- ka.n.da.m) |
[No parts] | Ch. I. Exposition of Form under Single Concepts (ekaka-niddeso) Ch. II. Categories of Form under Dual Aspects — positive and negative |
Book III. The Division Entitled 'Elimination' (nikkhepa- ka.n.da.m) |
Part I. [No title] |
Ch. I. The Group of Triplets (tika.m) Ch. II. The Group on Cause (hetu-gocchaka.m) |
Part II. The Suttanta Pairs of Terms (suttantika-duka.m) |
[No chapter titles] |
Dhammasangani: The first book, in the accepted order of precedence, of The Abhidhamma Pitaka. It deals with more or less the same topics as the Nikāyas, differing only in methods of treatment; the chief subject is that of ethics, the enquiry there into being conducted from a psychological standpoint. The book enumerates and defines a number of categories of terms occurring in the Nikāyas.
There is in existence a commentary on the book, written by Buddhaghosa and called the Atthasālinī.
King Vijayabāhu I, of Ceylon translated the Dhammasangani into Sinhalese (Cv.lx.17), but this translation is now lost. The work has been translated into English. The text is published by the P.T.S. (1885), and the translation (by Mrs. Rhys Davids) is published by the R.A.S., under the title of A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics.
The Dhammasangani appears to have been also called Dhammasangaha (DA.i.17).