[Home]

ï Introduction to Abhidhamma -  An introduction to and brief summary of the Abhidhamma by Jill Jordan and Richard Giles.

ï Some Introductory Notes on Abhidhamma - by Ven. Punnadhammo, resident bhikkhu at Arrow River Community Center, a Theravadin Buddhist monastery and meditation center located in Northern Ontario.

ï The Abhidharma - by Peter Della Santina, Ph.D.  "In this series, I will discuss the philosophical and psychological aspects of Buddhism presented in the seven books of the Abhidharma Pitaka of the Pali canon. I will not look in great detail at the lists of factors, or dharmas, found in many competent books on the Abhidharma. Instead, my objectives here are three: (1) to outline and describe the principal methods and characteristics of the Abhidharma, (2) to relate the Abhidharma to what we generally know about the teachings of the Buddha, and (3) to relate Abhidharma philosophy to our situation as lay Buddhists." (Santina)

ï Buddhanet: Abhidhamma Philosophy - Researches in Buddhist Psychology by Ven. Nyanaponika, Thera.

ï ABHIDHAMMATTHA SANGAHA of Anuruddhácariya - A Manual of Abhidhamma, Edited in the original Pali Text with English Translation and Explanatory Notes by Nárada Thera, Vájiráráma, Colombo.

ï A Chart of the Eighty-Nine Types of Consciousness

ï A Comprehensive Manual of Abhidhamma - The Abhidhammattha Sangaha of Acariya Anuruddha (Excerpt: Introduction only) by Bhikkhu Bodhi. This is the Introduction to the 1993 revision of Narada Mahathera's 1956 classic guidebook to Abhidhamma philosophy, A Manual of Abhidhamma. The Introduction provides an outline of Abhidhamma philosophy and of the seven books within the Abdhidhamma Pitaka and describes the relationship between the Abhidhamma and the suttas. [Order this book]

ï Abhidhamma Studies - by Nyanaponika Thera.  "Abhidhamma Studies" presents the profound and extensive Buddhist science of mind and emotions.  Previously available in a limited Asian edition, the book is now available to anyone interested in the critical exploration of the human mind and consciousness from this late, great German Buddhist philosopher and monk.

ï Abhidhamma in Daily Life - by Nina van Gorkom.  "Abhidhamma in Daily Life" is an exposition of absolute realities in detail. Its purpose is to encourage the right application of Buddhism in order to eradicate wrong view and eventually all defilements. Many Pali terms are used, but they are defined as they are introduced. The book is therefore suitable for beginners as well as practicing Buddhists. It is detailed and precise and an invaluable aid to unlocking the deep meaning of the entire Tipitaka.
[Find out more about this book.]

ï The Function of Bhavanga (Life-Continuum) - a chapter from Abhidhamma in Daily Life.

ï In her new book, Realities and Concepts, that will be published in Bangkok in April 2000, Sujin Boriharnwanaket briefly explains the difference between vitthi cittas and bhavanga cittas and the intricate relationship of the sense-door process and the mind-door process.  An excerpt from this book is presented here.

ï Cetasikas - by Nina van Gorkom.  Cetasika means 'belonging to the mind'. It is a mental factor which accompanies consciousness (citta) and experiences an object. There are 52 cetasikas. This book gives an outline of each of these 52 cetasikas and shows the relationship they have with each other. It will help the student have more understanding of the intricate operations of the mind enabling the development of good qualities and the eventual eradication of all defilements. It will help to understand that citta and cetasika act according to their own conditions and that an abiding agent (soul or self) is not to be found. The book assumes some previous knowledge of Buddhism. [Find out more about this book.]

ï Rupas - by Nina van Gorkom.  The Buddhist teachings on physical phenomena.  This is an online book in unedited form and in PDF format.  It assumes some previous knowledge of Buddhism.

ï Conditions - by Nina van Gorkom.  An outline of the twenty-four conditions as taught in the Abhidhamma.  This is an online book in unedited form and in PDF format.  It assumes some previous knowledge of Buddhism.

ï Realities and Concepts : The Buddha's Explanation of the World -  by Sujin Boriharnwanaket.  A section from the author's larger work, A Survey of Paramattha Dhammas, this book helps one differentiate what is real and what is only concept.  The Appendix to this book briefly explains the difference between vitthi cittas and bhavanga cittas and the intricate relationship of the sense-door process and the mind-door process.  It assumes some previous knowledge of Buddhism.  This is an online book in unedited form and in PDF format.  For a free Acrobat Reader, see below.

ï Summary of Paramatthadhamma by Sujin Boriharnwanaket.

ï Dhamma Study - A website featuring the Abhidhamma teachings of Nina van Gorkom and Sujin Boriharnwanaket.