Discourse on elements (Dhātukathā) : the third book of the Abhidhamma-Piṭaka ; a translation with charts and explanation / translated by Nārada, MulaPatthana Sayadaw, assisted by Thein Nyun.

Contributor(s): Nārada, U, MulaPatthana Sayadaw [Translator; Editor] | Thein Nyun [Translator; Collector]Material type: TextTextSeries: Pali Text Society translation series34Publisher: Bristol : Pali Text Society, 2012Description: xlviii, 167 pages ; 23 cmISBN: 9780860130253; 0860130258Uniform titles: Tipiṭaka. Abhidhammapiṭaka. Dhātukathā. English Translation Subject(s): Dhātukathā -- TranslationDDC classification: 294.38243
Contents:
1) Introduction to the Elements introduces the concept of 18 elements (Dhātus) and their classification; -- 2) The Aggregates and Elements analyzes how the five aggregates (Khandhas) relate to the 18 elements; -- 3) The Sense Bases and Elements examines the relationship between the 12 sense bases (Āyatanas) and the 18 elements; -- 4) The Triad of Aggregates, Sense Bases, and Elements explores the interplay between the aggregates, sense bases, and elements; -- 5) The Classification of Elements classifies the 18 elements into various categories, such as internal, external, past, present, future, and wholesome, unwholesome, indeterminate; -- 6) The Elements and Their Functions explains the functions of the elements in the cognitive process; -- 7) The Elements and Dependent Origination analyzes the elements in the context of dependent origination (Paṭiccasamuppāda); -- 8) The Elements and the Path examines the role of elements in the path to liberation (Magga); -- 9) The Elements and the Four Noble Truths relates the elements to the Four Noble Truths- suffering, its origin, cessation, and the path; -- 10) The Elements and the Faculties analyzes the relationship between the elements and the 22 faculties (Indriyas); -- 11) The Elements and the Jhānas examines the role of elements in the meditative absorptions (Jhānas); -- 12) The Elements and the Immaterial Sphere explores the elements in relation to the immaterial sphere (Arūpa-loka), higher meditative states; -- 13) The Elements and Nibbāna analyzes the relationship between the elements and Nibbāna; -- 14) Summary and Conclusion summarizes the key points of the Dhātukathā with the practical and philosophical significance of element analysis.
Summary: First published in 1962, reprinted in 1977, 1995, 1999, 2007, 2012. Includes foreword by Miss I.B Horner This book is a translation of the Dhātukathā, the third book of the Abhidhamma Piṭaka, which focuses on the analysis of elements (Dhātus) and their interrelations. The work provides a detailed exploration of the Dhātukathā and is structured into 14 chapters. Each chapter systematically examines the relationships between the elements (Dhātus), aggregates (Khandhas), and sense bases (Āyatanas), etc. The Dhātukathā is structured into 14 chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of element analysis. Together, these chapters provide a comprehensive understanding of the elements and their role in the Abhidhamma’s analytical framework.
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1) Introduction to the Elements introduces the concept of 18 elements (Dhātus) and their classification; -- 2) The Aggregates and Elements analyzes how the five aggregates (Khandhas) relate to the 18 elements; -- 3) The Sense Bases and Elements examines the relationship between the 12 sense bases (Āyatanas) and the 18 elements; -- 4) The Triad of Aggregates, Sense Bases, and Elements explores the interplay between the aggregates, sense bases, and elements; -- 5) The Classification of Elements classifies the 18 elements into various categories, such as internal, external, past, present, future, and wholesome, unwholesome, indeterminate; -- 6) The Elements and Their Functions explains the functions of the elements in the cognitive process; -- 7) The Elements and Dependent Origination analyzes the elements in the context of dependent origination (Paṭiccasamuppāda); -- 8) The Elements and the Path examines the role of elements in the path to liberation (Magga); -- 9) The Elements and the Four Noble Truths relates the elements to the Four Noble Truths- suffering, its origin, cessation, and the path; -- 10) The Elements and the Faculties analyzes the relationship between the elements and the 22 faculties (Indriyas); -- 11) The Elements and the Jhānas examines the role of elements in the meditative absorptions (Jhānas); -- 12) The Elements and the Immaterial Sphere explores the elements in relation to the immaterial sphere (Arūpa-loka), higher meditative states; -- 13) The Elements and Nibbāna analyzes the relationship between the elements and Nibbāna; -- 14) Summary and Conclusion summarizes the key points of the Dhātukathā with the practical and philosophical significance of element analysis.

First published in 1962, reprinted in 1977, 1995, 1999, 2007, 2012.
Includes foreword by Miss I.B Horner
This book is a translation of the Dhātukathā, the third book of the Abhidhamma Piṭaka, which focuses on the analysis of elements (Dhātus) and their interrelations. The work provides a detailed exploration of the Dhātukathā and is structured into 14 chapters. Each chapter systematically examines the relationships between the elements (Dhātus), aggregates (Khandhas), and sense bases (Āyatanas), etc. The Dhātukathā is structured into 14 chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of element analysis. Together, these chapters provide a comprehensive understanding of the elements and their role in the Abhidhamma’s analytical framework.

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