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| − | 1. Yamaka. the sixth book of [[The Abhidhamma Pitaka]]. It is divided into ten chapters (called Yamaka) Mūla, Khandha, āyatana, Dhātu, [[Sacca]], Sankhārā, Anusaya, [[Citta]], [[Dhamma]] and Indriya. The method of treatment of each of the ten divisions tends to be threefold. Firstly, a Paññattivāra or section deliminating the term and concept, divided into an Uddesavāra, stating the inquiries only, and a Niddesavāra, wherein the inquiries are repeated with their several answers. Secondly, and mainly, there is the Pavattivāra, referring not to procedure generally, but to living processes, and, lastly, the Pariññāvāra, dealing with the extent to which a given individual (i.e., a class of beings) understands the category under consideration. There is a Commentary to the Yamaka by [[Buddhaghosa]], which is included in the Pañcappakaranatthakathā. | + | 1. [[Yamaka]]. the sixth book of [[The Abhidhamma Pitaka]]. It is divided into ten chapters (called [[Yamaka]]) [[Mūla]], [[Khandha]], [[āyatana]], [[Dhātu]], [[Sacca]], [[Sankhārā]], [[Anusaya]], [[Citta]], [[Dhamma]] and [[Indriya]]. The method of treatment of each of the ten divisions tends to be threefold. Firstly, a Paññattivāra or section deliminating the term and {{Wiki|concept}}, divided into an Uddesavāra, stating the inquiries only, and a Niddesavāra, wherein the inquiries are repeated with their several answers. Secondly, and mainly, there is the Pavattivāra, referring not to procedure generally, but to living processes, and, lastly, the Pariññāvāra, dealing with the extent to which a given {{Wiki|individual}} (i.e., a class of [[beings]]) understands the category under [[consideration]]. There is a Commentary to the [[Yamaka]] by [[Buddhaghosa]], which is included in the Pañcappakaranatthakathā. |
| − | See P.T.S. edn., i.xix ff.; the Yamaka has been published by the P.T.S. 1911, 1913. | + | See P.T.S. edn., i.xix ff.; the [[Yamaka]] has been published by the P.T.S. 1911, 1913. |
| − | 2. Yamaka. A [[Thera]] holding heretical views, refuted by Sāriputta. See Yamaka [[Sutta]]. | + | 2. [[Yamaka]]. A [[Thera]] [[holding]] heretical [[views]], refuted by [[Sāriputta]]. See [[Yamaka]] [[Sutta]]. |
| − | 3. Yamaka. A man belonging to the retinue of King Eleyya. He was a follower of Uddaka-Rāmaputta. A.ii.180; AA.ii.554. | + | 3. [[Yamaka]]. A man belonging to the retinue of {{Wiki|King}} Eleyya. He was a follower of [[Uddaka-Rāmaputta]]. A.ii.180; AA.ii.554. |
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Revision as of 00:15, 24 August 2013
1. Yamaka. the sixth book of The Abhidhamma Pitaka. It is divided into ten chapters (called Yamaka) Mūla, Khandha, āyatana, Dhātu, Sacca, Sankhārā, Anusaya, Citta, Dhamma and Indriya. The method of treatment of each of the ten divisions tends to be threefold. Firstly, a Paññattivāra or section deliminating the term and concept, divided into an Uddesavāra, stating the inquiries only, and a Niddesavāra, wherein the inquiries are repeated with their several answers. Secondly, and mainly, there is the Pavattivāra, referring not to procedure generally, but to living processes, and, lastly, the Pariññāvāra, dealing with the extent to which a given individual (i.e., a class of beings) understands the category under consideration. There is a Commentary to the Yamaka by Buddhaghosa, which is included in the Pañcappakaranatthakathā.
See P.T.S. edn., i.xix ff.; the Yamaka has been published by the P.T.S. 1911, 1913.
2. Yamaka. A Thera holding heretical views, refuted by Sāriputta. See Yamaka Sutta.
3. Yamaka. A man belonging to the retinue of King Eleyya. He was a follower of Uddaka-Rāmaputta. A.ii.180; AA.ii.554.
