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Process of Consciousness and Matter Process of Consciousness and Matter by Aggamahāpaṇḍita Dr. Rewata Dhamma is a detailed English-language supplement to the acclaimed A Comprehensive Manual of Abhidhamma by Bhikkhu Bodhi. Aimed at serious students of Buddhist psychology and philosophy, this work expands on the intricate frameworks of citta (consciousness) and rūpa (matter) as presented in the Abhidhamma Pitaka. Drawing on both classical Pāli sources and modern insights, it explores thought processes, mental factors, kalāpas, and the interplay between mind and matter with clarity and structure. Originally published by Triple Gem Publications and edited posthumously with support from leading Burmese scholars, this book provides rare and rich insights previously available only in Myanmar-language texts. Rewata Dhamma, a respected teacher and scholar, bridges the gap between theoretical understanding and meditative experience, making this an essential resource for those studying advanced Buddhist thought. Readers are encouraged to use this as a follow-up to A Comprehensive Manual of Abhidhamma and to consult additional resources like the Abhidhamma section on HolyBooks.com. The text also resonates with contemporary philosophical and scientific approaches, offering parallels with Western thought in psychology and consciousness studies. Download the free PDF e-book here:

Process of Consciousness and Matter

Dhammasangani Dhammasangani : A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics, translated by Caroline A.F. Rhys Davids, is the first book of the Abhidhamma Pitaka, the profound psychological and philosophical foundation of Theravada Buddhism. Originally compiled in the 4th century BCE, this text systematically analyzes mental states and phenomena (dhammas), providing detailed insight into Buddhist psychological ethics. Rhys Davids' translation makes accessible the meticulous categorization of consciousness, ethical behaviors, mental states, and psychological conditions outlined in the original Pali text. The work is structured around comprehensive classifications, including good, bad, and indeterminate states of mind, and explores their relationships to karma, consciousness, perception, and meditative states. This book remains an essential resource for scholars of Buddhism, psychology, philosophy, and anyone interested in a deeper understanding of the Buddha’s teachings on the workings of the human mind and the path to ethical living. Download the free PDF e-book here:

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