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The [[Dhatukatha]] ([[dhātukathā]]) is a [[Buddhist]] [[scripture]], part of the [[Pali Cano]]n of [[Theravada Buddhism]], where it is included in the [[Abhidhamma Pitaka]]. | The [[Dhatukatha]] ([[dhātukathā]]) is a [[Buddhist]] [[scripture]], part of the [[Pali Cano]]n of [[Theravada Buddhism]], where it is included in the [[Abhidhamma Pitaka]]. | ||
| − | Translation: [[Discourse | + | Translation: [[Discourse on Elements]], tr [[U Narada]], 1962, {{Wiki|Pali Text Society}} , Bristol |
This [[book]] combines [[ideas]] from the two preceding [[abhidhamma]] [[books]], the [[Dhammasangani]] and [[Vibhanga]]. It is in the [[form]] of questions and answers, grouped into 14 chapters by [[form]]. Thus the first [[chapter]] asks of each item covered, "In how many [[aggregates]], bases and [[elements]] is it included?" Later chapters progress to more complex questions like "From how many [[aggregates]] etc. are the [[dhammas]] dissociated from the [[dhammas]] associated with it dissociated?" | This [[book]] combines [[ideas]] from the two preceding [[abhidhamma]] [[books]], the [[Dhammasangani]] and [[Vibhanga]]. It is in the [[form]] of questions and answers, grouped into 14 chapters by [[form]]. Thus the first [[chapter]] asks of each item covered, "In how many [[aggregates]], bases and [[elements]] is it included?" Later chapters progress to more complex questions like "From how many [[aggregates]] etc. are the [[dhammas]] dissociated from the [[dhammas]] associated with it dissociated?" | ||
Latest revision as of 02:54, 1 January 2015
The Dhatukatha (dhātukathā) is a Buddhist scripture, part of the Pali Canon of Theravada Buddhism, where it is included in the Abhidhamma Pitaka.
Translation: Discourse on Elements, tr U Narada, 1962, Pali Text Society , Bristol
This book combines ideas from the two preceding abhidhamma books, the Dhammasangani and Vibhanga. It is in the form of questions and answers, grouped into 14 chapters by form. Thus the first chapter asks of each item covered, "In how many aggregates, bases and elements is it included?" Later chapters progress to more complex questions like "From how many aggregates etc. are the dhammas dissociated from the dhammas associated with it dissociated?"
