Abhidhamma Studies

The Abhidhamma expounds a revolutionary system of philosophical psychology rooted in the twin Buddhist insights of selflessness and dependent origination. This system organizes the entire spectrum of human consciousness, mapping with remarkable rigor and precision the inner landscape of the mind to be crossed through the practical work of Buddhist Meditation.

In this groundbreaking book, Venerable Nyanponika Thera penetrates the formidable face of the Abhidhamma and makes its principles thoroughly intelligible. Basing his approach on the detailed list of mental factors that the Abhidhamma uses as a guide to psychological analysis, he explores conditionality, the nature of consciousness, the temporality of experience, and the psychological underpinnings of spiritual transformation. Innovative and rich in insights, this book demonstrates the continuing relevance of Buddhist thought to our most astute contemporary efforts to understand the elusive yet intimate nature of the mind. 

Bibliography: Nyanaponika Thera. Abhidhamma Studies. Ed. Bhikkhu Bodhi. Kandy: Buddhist Publications Society. 2007