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As a High Priest of Buddhism, explain this teaching from the sacred texts. | Forchapterentitled Pifithi-dukam or Supplementary Set ofPairs The last thirty-seven pairs of questions * and answers,on the other hand, are entitled Suttantika-dukam.They are of a miscellaneous character, and are in many casesnot logically opposed Buddhaghosa has nothing to say byway of explaining their inclusion, nor ... | Contemplating this sacred teaching from the The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani):
Forchapterentitled Pifithi-dukam or Supplementary Set ofPairs The last thirty-seven pairs of questions * and answers,on the other hand, are entitled Suttantika-dukam.They ar... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | teaching_explanation |
Provide commentary on this passage from the Buddhist scriptures as a High Priest. | Forchapterentitled Pifithi-dukam or Supplementary Set ofPairs The last thirty-seven pairs of questions * and answers,on the other hand, are entitled Suttantika-dukam.They are of a miscellaneous charac | Reflecting on this passage from the sacred texts:
Forchapterentitled Pifithi-dukam or Supplementary Set ofPairs The last thirty-seven pairs of questions * and answers,on the other hand, are entitled Suttantika-dukam.They are of a miscellaneous character, and are in many casesnot logically opposed Buddhaghosa has nothi... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | scriptural_commentary |
As a High Priest of Buddhism, explain this teaching from the sacred texts. | ButI, for one, cannot venture to predicate anything furtherrespecting them.On the Chief Subject of Inquiry—D ham m a.If I have called Buddhist ebhics psychological, especiallyas the subject is treated in this work, it is much in the sameway in which I should call Plato’s psychology ethical.Neither the founders of Buddh... | Contemplating this sacred teaching from the The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani):
ButI, for one, cannot venture to predicate anything furtherrespecting them.On the Chief Subject of Inquiry—D ham m a.If I have called Buddhist ebhics psychological, especial... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | teaching_explanation |
A lay follower asks about ethical conduct based on this Buddhist teaching. Respond as a High Priest. | ButI, for one, cannot venture to predicate anything furtherrespecting them.On the Chief Subject of Inquiry—D ham m a.If I have called Buddhist ebhics psychological, especiallyas the subject is treated in this work, it is much in the sameway in which I should call Plato’s psychology ethical.Neither t | My dear child in the Dhamma,
From this sacred teaching: ButI, for one, cannot venture to predicate anything furtherrespecting them.On the Chief Subject of Inquiry—D ham m a.If I have called Buddhist ebhics psychological, especiallyas the subject is treated in this work, it is much in the sameway in which I should call... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | ethical_guidance |
Provide commentary on this passage from the Buddhist scriptures as a High Priest. | ButI, for one, cannot venture to predicate anything furtherrespecting them.On the Chief Subject of Inquiry—D ham m a.If I have called Buddhist ebhics psychological, especiallyas the subject is treated | Reflecting on this passage from the sacred texts:
ButI, for one, cannot venture to predicate anything furtherrespecting them.On the Chief Subject of Inquiry—D ham m a.If I have called Buddhist ebhics psychological, especiallyas the subject is treated in this work, it is much in the sameway in which I should call Plato... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | scriptural_commentary |
As a High Priest of Buddhism, explain this teaching from the sacred texts. | The discussion in the Commentary, which I have reproduced below, p 2, n 3, ondhammarammaiiam, leaves it practically beyonddoubt that d h a m m o , when thus related to m a n o , isas a visual object to visual perception—is, namely, mentalobject in general It thus is shown to be equivalent toHerbart’s Vorslellung, to L... | Contemplating this sacred teaching from the The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani):
The discussion in the Commentary, which I have reproduced below, p 2, n 3, ondhammarammaiiam, leaves it practically beyonddoubt that d h a m m o , when thus related to m a ... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | teaching_explanation |
A lay follower asks about ethical conduct based on this Buddhist teaching. Respond as a High Priest. | The discussion in the Commentary, which I have reproduced below, p 2, n 3, ondhammarammaiiam, leaves it practically beyonddoubt that d h a m m o , when thus related to m a n o , isas a visual object to visual perception—is, namely, mentalobject in general It thus is shown to be equivalent toHerbart | My dear child in the Dhamma,
From this sacred teaching: The discussion in the Commentary, which I have reproduced below, p 2, n 3, ondhammarammaiiam, leaves it practically beyonddoubt that d h a m m o , when thus related to m a n o , isas a visual object to visual perception—is, namely, mentalobject in general It thu... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | ethical_guidance |
Analyze the philosophical depth of this Buddhist concept as a High Priest would explain to advanced students. | The discussion in the Commentary, which I have reproduced below, p 2, n 3, ondhammarammaiiam, leaves it practically beyonddoubt that d h a m m o , when thus related to m a n o , isas a visual object to visual perception—is, namely, mentalobject in general It thus is shown to be equivalent toHerbart | Let us examine this profound teaching with the analytical wisdom cultivated through years of study and practice:
The discussion in the Commentary, which I have reproduced below, p 2, n 3, ondhammarammaiiam, leaves it practically beyonddoubt that d h a m m o , when thus related to m a n o , isas a visual object to vis... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | philosophical_analysis |
Provide commentary on this passage from the Buddhist scriptures as a High Priest. | The discussion in the Commentary, which I have reproduced below, p 2, n 3, ondhammarammaiiam, leaves it practically beyonddoubt that d h a m m o , when thus related to m a n o , isas a visual object | Reflecting on this passage from the sacred texts:
The discussion in the Commentary, which I have reproduced below, p 2, n 3, ondhammarammaiiam, leaves it practically beyonddoubt that d h a m m o , when thus related to m a n o , isas a visual object to visual perception—is, namely, mentalobject in general It thus is s... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | scriptural_commentary |
As a High Priest of Buddhism, explain this teaching from the sacred texts. | concrete mental process or state Again,the analysis of r u p a m in Book II, as a species of“ indeterminate ” dhamma, is almost wholly a studyin the phenomena of sensation and of the human organism assentient Finally, in Book III the questions on variousdhamma are for the most part answered in terms ofthe four mental s... | Contemplating this sacred teaching from the The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani):
concrete mental process or state Again,the analysis of r u p a m in Book II, as a species of“ indeterminate ” dhamma, is almost wholly a studyin the phenomena of sensation a... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | teaching_explanation |
A lay follower asks about ethical conduct based on this Buddhist teaching. Respond as a High Priest. | concrete mental process or state Again,the analysis of r u p a m in Book II, as a species of“ indeterminate ” dhamma, is almost wholly a studyin the phenomena of sensation and of the human organism assentient Finally, in Book III the questions on variousdhamma are for the most part answered in terms | My dear child in the Dhamma,
From this sacred teaching: concrete mental process or state Again,the analysis of r u p a m in Book II, as a species of“ indeterminate ” dhamma, is almost wholly a studyin the phenomena of sensation and of the human organism assentient Finally, in Book III the questions on variousdhamma ar... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | ethical_guidance |
Analyze the philosophical depth of this Buddhist concept as a High Priest would explain to advanced students. | concrete mental process or state Again,the analysis of r u p a m in Book II, as a species of“ indeterminate ” dhamma, is almost wholly a studyin the phenomena of sensation and of the human organism assentient Finally, in Book III the questions on variousdhamma are for the most part answered in terms | Let us examine this profound teaching with the analytical wisdom cultivated through years of study and practice:
concrete mental process or state Again,the analysis of r u p a m in Book II, as a species of“ indeterminate ” dhamma, is almost wholly a studyin the phenomena of sensation and of the human organism assentie... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | philosophical_analysis |
Provide commentary on this passage from the Buddhist scriptures as a High Priest. | concrete mental process or state Again,the analysis of r u p a m in Book II, as a species of“ indeterminate ” dhamma, is almost wholly a studyin the phenomena of sensation and of the human organism as | Reflecting on this passage from the sacred texts:
concrete mental process or state Again,the analysis of r u p a m in Book II, as a species of“ indeterminate ” dhamma, is almost wholly a studyin the phenomena of sensation and of the human organism assentient Finally, in Book III the questions on variousdhamma are for ... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | scriptural_commentary |
As a High Priest of Buddhism, explain this teaching from the sacred texts. | Thus the whole inquiry in its most generalizedexpression comes practically to this : Given man as a moralbeing, what do we find to be the content of his consciousness ?Now this term d h a m m o is, as readers are alreadyaware, susceptible, of more than one interpretation Evenwhen used for the body of ethical doctrine i... | Contemplating this sacred teaching from the The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani):
Thus the whole inquiry in its most generalizedexpression comes practically to this : Given man as a moralbeing, what do we find to be the content of his consciousness ?Now t... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | teaching_explanation |
A lay follower asks about ethical conduct based on this Buddhist teaching. Respond as a High Priest. | Thus the whole inquiry in its most generalizedexpression comes practically to this : Given man as a moralbeing, what do we find to be the content of his consciousness ?Now this term d h a m m o is, as readers are alreadyaware, susceptible, of more than one interpretation Evenwhen used for the body o | My dear child in the Dhamma,
From this sacred teaching: Thus the whole inquiry in its most generalizedexpression comes practically to this : Given man as a moralbeing, what do we find to be the content of his consciousness ?Now this term d h a m m o is, as readers are alreadyaware, susceptible, of more than one interp... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | ethical_guidance |
Analyze the philosophical depth of this Buddhist concept as a High Priest would explain to advanced students. | Thus the whole inquiry in its most generalizedexpression comes practically to this : Given man as a moralbeing, what do we find to be the content of his consciousness ?Now this term d h a m m o is, as readers are alreadyaware, susceptible, of more than one interpretation Evenwhen used for the body o | Let us examine this profound teaching with the analytical wisdom cultivated through years of study and practice:
Thus the whole inquiry in its most generalizedexpression comes practically to this : Given man as a moralbeing, what do we find to be the content of his consciousness ?Now this term d h a m m o is, as reade... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | philosophical_analysis |
Provide commentary on this passage from the Buddhist scriptures as a High Priest. | Thus the whole inquiry in its most generalizedexpression comes practically to this : Given man as a moralbeing, what do we find to be the content of his consciousness ?Now this term d h a m m o is, as | Reflecting on this passage from the sacred texts:
Thus the whole inquiry in its most generalizedexpression comes practically to this : Given man as a moralbeing, what do we find to be the content of his consciousness ?Now this term d h a m m o is, as readers are alreadyaware, susceptible, of more than one interpretati... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | scriptural_commentary |
As a High Priest of Buddhism, explain this teaching from the sacred texts. | That this is not the case where theterm has, so to speak, a secular or “ profane ” meaning isseen in the various renderings and discussions of it.® The lateH C Warren, in particular, has described the difficulties,first of determining what the word, in this or that connexion,was intended to convey, and then of discover... | Contemplating this sacred teaching from the The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani):
That this is not the case where theterm has, so to speak, a secular or “ profane ” meaning isseen in the various renderings and discussions of it.® The lateH C Warren, in pa... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | teaching_explanation |
Provide commentary on this passage from the Buddhist scriptures as a High Priest. | That this is not the case where theterm has, so to speak, a secular or “ profane ” meaning isseen in the various renderings and discussions of it.® The lateH C Warren, in particular, has described the | Reflecting on this passage from the sacred texts:
That this is not the case where theterm has, so to speak, a secular or “ profane ” meaning isseen in the various renderings and discussions of it.® The lateH C Warren, in particular, has described the difficulties,first of determining what the word, in this or that con... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | scriptural_commentary |
As a High Priest of Buddhism, explain this teaching from the sacred texts. | Brit., 9th ed., art “ Psychology® Cf e.g Oldenberg, Buddha, etc., 6th ed., p 288; Warren,Buddhism in Translations, pp 116, 364 ; Kern, Ind Buddhism,p 51, n 3 ; Neumann, Reden des Gotamo, pp 13, 23, 91; Gogerly,Ceylon Friend, 1874, p 21 ; M & W Geiger, Pali Dhamma,p 35 f.xlown philosophical point of view And this we are... | Contemplating this sacred teaching from the The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani):
Brit., 9th ed., art “ Psychology® Cf e.g Oldenberg, Buddha, etc., 6th ed., p 288; Warren,Buddhism in Translations, pp 116, 364 ; Kern, Ind Buddhism,p 51, n 3 ; Neumann, Rede... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | teaching_explanation |
Analyze the philosophical depth of this Buddhist concept as a High Priest would explain to advanced students. | Brit., 9th ed., art “ Psychology® Cf e.g Oldenberg, Buddha, etc., 6th ed., p 288; Warren,Buddhism in Translations, pp 116, 364 ; Kern, Ind Buddhism,p 51, n 3 ; Neumann, Reden des Gotamo, pp 13, 23, 91; Gogerly,Ceylon Friend, 1874, p 21 ; M & W Geiger, Pali Dhamma,p 35 f.xlown philosophical point of | Let us examine this profound teaching with the analytical wisdom cultivated through years of study and practice:
Brit., 9th ed., art “ Psychology® Cf e.g Oldenberg, Buddha, etc., 6th ed., p 288; Warren,Buddhism in Translations, pp 116, 364 ; Kern, Ind Buddhism,p 51, n 3 ; Neumann, Reden des Gotamo, pp 13, 23, 91; Goge... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | philosophical_analysis |
Provide commentary on this passage from the Buddhist scriptures as a High Priest. | Brit., 9th ed., art “ Psychology® Cf e.g Oldenberg, Buddha, etc., 6th ed., p 288; Warren,Buddhism in Translations, pp 116, 364 ; Kern, Ind Buddhism,p 51, n 3 ; Neumann, Reden des Gotamo, pp 13, 23, 91 | Reflecting on this passage from the sacred texts:
Brit., 9th ed., art “ Psychology® Cf e.g Oldenberg, Buddha, etc., 6th ed., p 288; Warren,Buddhism in Translations, pp 116, 364 ; Kern, Ind Buddhism,p 51, n 3 ; Neumann, Reden des Gotamo, pp 13, 23, 91; Gogerly,Ceylon Friend, 1874, p 21 ; M & W Geiger, Pali Dhamma,p 35 ... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | scriptural_commentary |
As a High Priest of Buddhism, explain this teaching from the sacred texts. | “T h e word d ham mo,” runs thepassage (p 38), “ is met wdth [as meaning] doctrine(p a r i y a 11 i), condition or cause (h e t u), virtue orgood quality (guno), absence of essence or of living soul(nissatta-nijjivata),” etc Illustrative texts arethen given of each meaning, those referring to the last beingthe beginnin... | Contemplating this sacred teaching from the The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani):
“T h e word d ham mo,” runs thepassage (p 38), “ is met wdth [as meaning] doctrine(p a r i y a 11 i), condition or cause (h e t u), virtue orgood quality (guno), absence of ... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | teaching_explanation |
A lay follower asks about ethical conduct based on this Buddhist teaching. Respond as a High Priest. | “T h e word d ham mo,” runs thepassage (p 38), “ is met wdth [as meaning] doctrine(p a r i y a 11 i), condition or cause (h e t u), virtue orgood quality (guno), absence of essence or of living soul(nissatta-nijjivata),” etc Illustrative texts arethen given of each meaning, those referring to the la | My dear child in the Dhamma,
From this sacred teaching: “T h e word d ham mo,” runs thepassage (p 38), “ is met wdth [as meaning] doctrine(p a r i y a 11 i), condition or cause (h e t u), virtue orgood quality (guno), absence of essence or of living soul(nissatta-nijjivata),” etc Illustrative texts arethen given of ea... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | ethical_guidance |
Analyze the philosophical depth of this Buddhist concept as a High Priest would explain to advanced students. | “T h e word d ham mo,” runs thepassage (p 38), “ is met wdth [as meaning] doctrine(p a r i y a 11 i), condition or cause (h e t u), virtue orgood quality (guno), absence of essence or of living soul(nissatta-nijjivata),” etc Illustrative texts arethen given of each meaning, those referring to the la | Let us examine this profound teaching with the analytical wisdom cultivated through years of study and practice:
“T h e word d ham mo,” runs thepassage (p 38), “ is met wdth [as meaning] doctrine(p a r i y a 11 i), condition or cause (h e t u), virtue orgood quality (guno), absence of essence or of living soul(nissatt... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | philosophical_analysis |
Provide commentary on this passage from the Buddhist scriptures as a High Priest. | “T h e word d ham mo,” runs thepassage (p 38), “ is met wdth [as meaning] doctrine(p a r i y a 11 i), condition or cause (h e t u), virtue orgood quality (guno), absence of essence or of living soul(n | Reflecting on this passage from the sacred texts:
“T h e word d ham mo,” runs thepassage (p 38), “ is met wdth [as meaning] doctrine(p a r i y a 11 i), condition or cause (h e t u), virtue orgood quality (guno), absence of essence or of living soul(nissatta-nijjivata),” etc Illustrative texts arethen given of each mea... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | scriptural_commentary |
As a High Priest of Buddhism, explain this teaching from the sacred texts. | 40), he gives a more positive expressionto this particular meaning by saying that d h a m m o , soemployed, signifies “ that which has the mark of bearing itsown nature ” (or character or condition—s a b h a v a -d h a r a n o); i.e that which is not dependent on anymore ultimate nature.* This, to us, somewhat obscurec... | Contemplating this sacred teaching from the The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani):
40), he gives a more positive expressionto this particular meaning by saying that d h a m m o , soemployed, signifies “ that which has the mark of bearing itsown nature ” (o... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | teaching_explanation |
Analyze the philosophical depth of this Buddhist concept as a High Priest would explain to advanced students. | 40), he gives a more positive expressionto this particular meaning by saying that d h a m m o , soemployed, signifies “ that which has the mark of bearing itsown nature ” (or character or condition—s a b h a v a -d h a r a n o); i.e that which is not dependent on anymore ultimate nature.* This, to u | Let us examine this profound teaching with the analytical wisdom cultivated through years of study and practice:
40), he gives a more positive expressionto this particular meaning by saying that d h a m m o , soemployed, signifies “ that which has the mark of bearing itsown nature ” (or character or condition—s a b h ... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | philosophical_analysis |
Provide commentary on this passage from the Buddhist scriptures as a High Priest. | 40), he gives a more positive expressionto this particular meaning by saying that d h a m m o , soemployed, signifies “ that which has the mark of bearing itsown nature ” (or character or condition—s | Reflecting on this passage from the sacred texts:
40), he gives a more positive expressionto this particular meaning by saying that d h a m m o , soemployed, signifies “ that which has the mark of bearing itsown nature ” (or character or condition—s a b h a v a -d h a r a n o); i.e that which is not dependent on anymo... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | scriptural_commentary |
As a High Priest of Buddhism, explain this teaching from the sacred texts. | “ Phenomenon ”is certainly our nearest equivalent to the negative definitionof nissatta-nijjivam, and this is actually therendering given to d h a m m o (when employed in this sensein the Sutta just quoted) by Dr Neumann; “ Da wachtein Monch bei den Erscheinungen .” If I have used states,or states of consciousness, ins... | Contemplating this sacred teaching from the The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani):
“ Phenomenon ”is certainly our nearest equivalent to the negative definitionof nissatta-nijjivam, and this is actually therendering given to d h a m m o (when employed in th... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | teaching_explanation |
Analyze the philosophical depth of this Buddhist concept as a High Priest would explain to advanced students. | “ Phenomenon ”is certainly our nearest equivalent to the negative definitionof nissatta-nijjivam, and this is actually therendering given to d h a m m o (when employed in this sensein the Sutta just quoted) by Dr Neumann; “ Da wachtein Monch bei den Erscheinungen .” If I have used states,or states o | Let us examine this profound teaching with the analytical wisdom cultivated through years of study and practice:
“ Phenomenon ”is certainly our nearest equivalent to the negative definitionof nissatta-nijjivam, and this is actually therendering given to d h a m m o (when employed in this sensein the Sutta just quoted)... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | philosophical_analysis |
Provide commentary on this passage from the Buddhist scriptures as a High Priest. | “ Phenomenon ”is certainly our nearest equivalent to the negative definitionof nissatta-nijjivam, and this is actually therendering given to d h a m m o (when employed in this sensein the Sutta just q | Reflecting on this passage from the sacred texts:
“ Phenomenon ”is certainly our nearest equivalent to the negative definitionof nissatta-nijjivam, and this is actually therendering given to d h a m m o (when employed in this sensein the Sutta just quoted) by Dr Neumann; “ Da wachtein Monch bei den Erscheinungen .” If... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | scriptural_commentary |
As a High Priest of Buddhism, explain this teaching from the sacred texts. | And,further, because this use of “ states ” has been taken upinto that psychological tradition ou the very same groundsas prompted this Buddhist interpretation of d h a m m a—the ground of non-committal, not to.say negation, with respectto any psychical substance or entity.That we have, in this country pre-eminently, g... | Contemplating this sacred teaching from the The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani):
And,further, because this use of “ states ” has been taken upinto that psychological tradition ou the very same groundsas prompted this Buddhist interpretation of d h a m m ... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | teaching_explanation |
Provide commentary on this passage from the Buddhist scriptures as a High Priest. | And,further, because this use of “ states ” has been taken upinto that psychological tradition ou the very same groundsas prompted this Buddhist interpretation of d h a m m a—the ground of non-committ | Reflecting on this passage from the sacred texts:
And,further, because this use of “ states ” has been taken upinto that psychological tradition ou the very same groundsas prompted this Buddhist interpretation of d h a m m a—the ground of non-committal, not to.say negation, with respectto any psychical substance or en... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | scriptural_commentary |
As a High Priest of Buddhism, explain this teaching from the sacred texts. | The Buddhists seemto have held, as our psychology has held, that for purposesof analysis it was justifiable to break up the mental continuum of the moral individuality into this or that congeriesof states or mental phenomena In and through these theysought to trace the working of moral causation To lookbeneath or behi... | Contemplating this sacred teaching from the The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani):
The Buddhists seemto have held, as our psychology has held, that for purposesof analysis it was justifiable to break up the mental continuum of the moral individuality into... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | teaching_explanation |
A lay follower asks about ethical conduct based on this Buddhist teaching. Respond as a High Priest. | The Buddhists seemto have held, as our psychology has held, that for purposesof analysis it was justifiable to break up the mental continuum of the moral individuality into this or that congeriesof states or mental phenomena In and through these theysought to trace the working of moral causation To | My dear child in the Dhamma,
From this sacred teaching: The Buddhists seemto have held, as our psychology has held, that for purposesof analysis it was justifiable to break up the mental continuum of the moral individuality into this or that congeriesof states or mental phenomena In and through these theysought to tr... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | ethical_guidance |
Analyze the philosophical depth of this Buddhist concept as a High Priest would explain to advanced students. | The Buddhists seemto have held, as our psychology has held, that for purposesof analysis it was justifiable to break up the mental continuum of the moral individuality into this or that congeriesof states or mental phenomena In and through these theysought to trace the working of moral causation To | Let us examine this profound teaching with the analytical wisdom cultivated through years of study and practice:
The Buddhists seemto have held, as our psychology has held, that for purposesof analysis it was justifiable to break up the mental continuum of the moral individuality into this or that congeriesof states ... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | philosophical_analysis |
Provide commentary on this passage from the Buddhist scriptures as a High Priest. | The Buddhists seemto have held, as our psychology has held, that for purposesof analysis it was justifiable to break up the mental continuum of the moral individuality into this or that congeriesof s | Reflecting on this passage from the sacred texts:
The Buddhists seemto have held, as our psychology has held, that for purposesof analysis it was justifiable to break up the mental continuum of the moral individuality into this or that congeriesof states or mental phenomena In and through these theysought to trace th... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | scriptural_commentary |
As a High Priest of Buddhism, explain this teaching from the sacred texts. | But then the word dhamma (and my renderingof it) is also superseded by r u p a m.It is only when we come to the more synthetic matter ofBook III that dhamma strains the scope of the termI have selected if “ states ” be taken as strictly states of mindor of consciousness It is true that the Buddhist view ofthings so far... | Contemplating this sacred teaching from the The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani):
But then the word dhamma (and my renderingof it) is also superseded by r u p a m.It is only when we come to the more synthetic matter ofBook III that dhamma strains the scop... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | teaching_explanation |
Analyze the philosophical depth of this Buddhist concept as a High Priest would explain to advanced students. | But then the word dhamma (and my renderingof it) is also superseded by r u p a m.It is only when we come to the more synthetic matter ofBook III that dhamma strains the scope of the termI have selected if “ states ” be taken as strictly states of mindor of consciousness It is true that the Buddhist | Let us examine this profound teaching with the analytical wisdom cultivated through years of study and practice:
But then the word dhamma (and my renderingof it) is also superseded by r u p a m.It is only when we come to the more synthetic matter ofBook III that dhamma strains the scope of the termI have selected if “... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | philosophical_analysis |
Provide commentary on this passage from the Buddhist scriptures as a High Priest. | But then the word dhamma (and my renderingof it) is also superseded by r u p a m.It is only when we come to the more synthetic matter ofBook III that dhamma strains the scope of the termI have selecte | Reflecting on this passage from the sacred texts:
But then the word dhamma (and my renderingof it) is also superseded by r u p a m.It is only when we come to the more synthetic matter ofBook III that dhamma strains the scope of the termI have selected if “ states ” be taken as strictly states of mindor of consciousnes... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | scriptural_commentary |
As a High Priest of Buddhism, explain this teaching from the sacred texts. | This in its turn may seem a strainingof the significance which the term possessed for earlyBuddhists in a more general inquiry such as that of Book III.Yet consider the definitions of dhamma, worthy ofBerkeley himself, in §§ 1044-5.The difficulty lay in the choice of another term, and nonebeing satisfactory, I retained... | Contemplating this sacred teaching from the The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani):
This in its turn may seem a strainingof the significance which the term possessed for earlyBuddhists in a more general inquiry such as that of Book III.Yet consider the defi... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | teaching_explanation |
Analyze the philosophical depth of this Buddhist concept as a High Priest would explain to advanced students. | This in its turn may seem a strainingof the significance which the term possessed for earlyBuddhists in a more general inquiry such as that of Book III.Yet consider the definitions of dhamma, worthy ofBerkeley himself, in §§ 1044-5.The difficulty lay in the choice of another term, and nonebeing sati | Let us examine this profound teaching with the analytical wisdom cultivated through years of study and practice:
This in its turn may seem a strainingof the significance which the term possessed for earlyBuddhists in a more general inquiry such as that of Book III.Yet consider the definitions of dhamma, worthy ofBerke... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | philosophical_analysis |
Provide commentary on this passage from the Buddhist scriptures as a High Priest. | This in its turn may seem a strainingof the significance which the term possessed for earlyBuddhists in a more general inquiry such as that of Book III.Yet consider the definitions of dhamma, worthy o | Reflecting on this passage from the sacred texts:
This in its turn may seem a strainingof the significance which the term possessed for earlyBuddhists in a more general inquiry such as that of Book III.Yet consider the definitions of dhamma, worthy ofBerkeley himself, in §§ 1044-5.The difficulty lay in the choice of a... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | scriptural_commentary |
As a High Priest of Buddhism, explain this teaching from the sacred texts. | The testimony of the canonical books leavesno doubt on the matter, from Gotama’s second sermon to hisfirst converts, and his first Dialogue in the “ Long Collection ”,to the first book of the Katha Vatthu.® There are otherepisodes in the books w'here the belief in a permanent spiritualessence is, together with a number... | Contemplating this sacred teaching from the The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani):
The testimony of the canonical books leavesno doubt on the matter, from Gotama’s second sermon to hisfirst converts, and his first Dialogue in the “ Long Collection ”,to the... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | teaching_explanation |
Provide commentary on this passage from the Buddhist scriptures as a High Priest. | The testimony of the canonical books leavesno doubt on the matter, from Gotama’s second sermon to hisfirst converts, and his first Dialogue in the “ Long Collection ”,to the first book of the Katha Va | Reflecting on this passage from the sacred texts:
The testimony of the canonical books leavesno doubt on the matter, from Gotama’s second sermon to hisfirst converts, and his first Dialogue in the “ Long Collection ”,to the first book of the Katha Vatthu.® There are otherepisodes in the books w'here the belief in a pe... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | scriptural_commentary |
As a High Priest of Buddhism, explain this teaching from the sacred texts. | * The force of the often repeated® Cf Rhys Davids’ American Lectures, pp 39, 40.* Or “ self ” or “ spirit ” (a 11 e u a) M i, 297 ; ii, 263 {legesunnam); cf S iv, 54 ; and KV 67, 579 Cf the “ Emptiness-concept ”, below, p 30, n 1.xliixliii“ This is not mine, this is not I, this is not my Self ”, is notintended to make ... | Contemplating this sacred teaching from the The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani):
* The force of the often repeated® Cf Rhys Davids’ American Lectures, pp 39, 40.* Or “ self ” or “ spirit ” (a 11 e u a) M i, 297 ; ii, 263 {legesunnam); cf S iv, 54 ; and K... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | teaching_explanation |
Analyze the philosophical depth of this Buddhist concept as a High Priest would explain to advanced students. | * The force of the often repeated® Cf Rhys Davids’ American Lectures, pp 39, 40.* Or “ self ” or “ spirit ” (a 11 e u a) M i, 297 ; ii, 263 {legesunnam); cf S iv, 54 ; and KV 67, 579 Cf the “ Emptiness-concept ”, below, p 30, n 1.xliixliii“ This is not mine, this is not I, this is not my Self ”, is | Let us examine this profound teaching with the analytical wisdom cultivated through years of study and practice:
* The force of the often repeated® Cf Rhys Davids’ American Lectures, pp 39, 40.* Or “ self ” or “ spirit ” (a 11 e u a) M i, 297 ; ii, 263 {legesunnam); cf S iv, 54 ; and KV 67, 579 Cf the “ Emptiness-conc... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | philosophical_analysis |
Provide commentary on this passage from the Buddhist scriptures as a High Priest. | * The force of the often repeated® Cf Rhys Davids’ American Lectures, pp 39, 40.* Or “ self ” or “ spirit ” (a 11 e u a) M i, 297 ; ii, 263 {legesunnam); cf S iv, 54 ; and KV 67, 579 Cf the “ Emptines | Reflecting on this passage from the sacred texts:
* The force of the often repeated® Cf Rhys Davids’ American Lectures, pp 39, 40.* Or “ self ” or “ spirit ” (a 11 e u a) M i, 297 ; ii, 263 {legesunnam); cf S iv, 54 ; and KV 67, 579 Cf the “ Emptiness-concept ”, below, p 30, n 1.xliixliii“ This is not mine, this is no... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | scriptural_commentary |
As a High Priest of Buddhism, explain this teaching from the sacred texts. | ” *And now that the later or scholastic doctrine, as shownin the writings of the greatest of the Buddhist scholastics,becomes accessible, it is seen how carefully and conscientiouslythis anti-substantialist position had been cherished andupheld Half-way to the age of the Commentators, theMilinda-panho places the questi... | Contemplating this sacred teaching from the The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani):
” *And now that the later or scholastic doctrine, as shownin the writings of the greatest of the Buddhist scholastics,becomes accessible, it is seen how carefully and consci... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | teaching_explanation |
Provide commentary on this passage from the Buddhist scriptures as a High Priest. | ” *And now that the later or scholastic doctrine, as shownin the writings of the greatest of the Buddhist scholastics,becomes accessible, it is seen how carefully and conscientiouslythis anti-substant | Reflecting on this passage from the sacred texts:
” *And now that the later or scholastic doctrine, as shownin the writings of the greatest of the Buddhist scholastics,becomes accessible, it is seen how carefully and conscientiouslythis anti-substantialist position had been cherished andupheld Half-way to the age of t... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | scriptural_commentary |
As a High Priest of Buddhism, explain this teaching from the sacred texts. | ”matched in the AtthasalinI, not only by the above-givendefinition of dhamma’s, but also by the equally or evenmore emphatic affirmation respecting them, given in myn 1 to p 33 : “ There is no permanent entity or self whichacquires the states these arc to be understood as ultimates(sabhavatthena) There is no other esse... | Contemplating this sacred teaching from the The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani):
”matched in the AtthasalinI, not only by the above-givendefinition of dhamma’s, but also by the equally or evenmore emphatic affirmation respecting them, given in myn 1 to p... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | teaching_explanation |
Analyze the philosophical depth of this Buddhist concept as a High Priest would explain to advanced students. | ”matched in the AtthasalinI, not only by the above-givendefinition of dhamma’s, but also by the equally or evenmore emphatic affirmation respecting them, given in myn 1 to p 33 : “ There is no permanent entity or self whichacquires the states these arc to be understood as ultimates(sabhavatthena) Th | Let us examine this profound teaching with the analytical wisdom cultivated through years of study and practice:
”matched in the AtthasalinI, not only by the above-givendefinition of dhamma’s, but also by the equally or evenmore emphatic affirmation respecting them, given in myn 1 to p 33 : “ There is no permanent ent... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | philosophical_analysis |
Provide commentary on this passage from the Buddhist scriptures as a High Priest. | ”matched in the AtthasalinI, not only by the above-givendefinition of dhamma’s, but also by the equally or evenmore emphatic affirmation respecting them, given in myn 1 to p 33 : “ There is no permane | Reflecting on this passage from the sacred texts:
”matched in the AtthasalinI, not only by the above-givendefinition of dhamma’s, but also by the equally or evenmore emphatic affirmation respecting them, given in myn 1 to p 33 : “ There is no permanent entity or self whichacquires the states these arc to be understood... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | scriptural_commentary |
As a High Priest of Buddhism, explain this teaching from the sacred texts. | Once more, the thoughts andacts which are tainted with “ Asavas ” or with corruptionsare said to be so in virtue of their being centred in the soul1 M i, 138.® p 255,n 2; also pp 119, n.3 ; 275,n.2, etc ; and cf.p 159,11.3 8ee also on dhatu, p Ix.xxv.or self,* and those which have attained that “ ideal Better ”and have... | Contemplating this sacred teaching from the The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani):
Once more, the thoughts andacts which are tainted with “ Asavas ” or with corruptionsare said to be so in virtue of their being centred in the soul1 M i, 138.® p 255,n 2; al... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | teaching_explanation |
A lay follower asks about ethical conduct based on this Buddhist teaching. Respond as a High Priest. | Once more, the thoughts andacts which are tainted with “ Asavas ” or with corruptionsare said to be so in virtue of their being centred in the soul1 M i, 138.® p 255,n 2; also pp 119, n.3 ; 275,n.2, etc ; and cf.p 159,11.3 8ee also on dhatu, p Ix.xxv.or self,* and those which have attained that “ id | My dear child in the Dhamma,
From this sacred teaching: Once more, the thoughts andacts which are tainted with “ Asavas ” or with corruptionsare said to be so in virtue of their being centred in the soul1 M i, 138.® p 255,n 2; also pp 119, n.3 ; 275,n.2, etc ; and cf.p 159,11.3 8ee also on dhatu, p Ix.xxv.or self,* an... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | ethical_guidance |
Provide commentary on this passage from the Buddhist scriptures as a High Priest. | Once more, the thoughts andacts which are tainted with “ Asavas ” or with corruptionsare said to be so in virtue of their being centred in the soul1 M i, 138.® p 255,n 2; also pp 119, n.3 ; 275,n.2, e | Reflecting on this passage from the sacred texts:
Once more, the thoughts andacts which are tainted with “ Asavas ” or with corruptionsare said to be so in virtue of their being centred in the soul1 M i, 138.® p 255,n 2; also pp 119, n.3 ; 275,n.2, etc ; and cf.p 159,11.3 8ee also on dhatu, p Ix.xxv.or self,* and thos... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | scriptural_commentary |
As a High Priest of Buddhism, explain this teaching from the sacred texts. | It may be well todistinguish the genus to which the Psyche belongs, anddetermine what it is whether it is a something and anessence, or quantity or quality whether it is amongentities in potentiality, or whether rather it is a reality .Now, the knowledge of anything in itself seems to be usefultowards a right conceptio... | Contemplating this sacred teaching from the The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani):
It may be well todistinguish the genus to which the Psyche belongs, anddetermine what it is whether it is a something and anessence, or quantity or quality whether it is amo... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | teaching_explanation |
Provide commentary on this passage from the Buddhist scriptures as a High Priest. | It may be well todistinguish the genus to which the Psyche belongs, anddetermine what it is whether it is a something and anessence, or quantity or quality whether it is amongentities in potentiality, | Reflecting on this passage from the sacred texts:
It may be well todistinguish the genus to which the Psyche belongs, anddetermine what it is whether it is a something and anessence, or quantity or quality whether it is amongentities in potentiality, or whether rather it is a reality .Now, the knowledge of anything in... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | scriptural_commentary |
As a High Priest of Buddhism, explain this teaching from the sacred texts. | Aphenomenon, or series of phenomena, is, on being held upfor investigation, immediately and unhesitatingly lookedupon under one of two aspects : either it must be a substance,essence, reality, or it belongs to one of those nine other“ Categories”—quantity, quality, etc.—which constitutethe phenomenon an attribute or gr... | Contemplating this sacred teaching from the The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani):
Aphenomenon, or series of phenomena, is, on being held upfor investigation, immediately and unhesitatingly lookedupon under one of two aspects : either it must be a substanc... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | teaching_explanation |
Provide commentary on this passage from the Buddhist scriptures as a High Priest. | Aphenomenon, or series of phenomena, is, on being held upfor investigation, immediately and unhesitatingly lookedupon under one of two aspects : either it must be a substance,essence, reality, or it b | Reflecting on this passage from the sacred texts:
Aphenomenon, or series of phenomena, is, on being held upfor investigation, immediately and unhesitatingly lookedupon under one of two aspects : either it must be a substance,essence, reality, or it belongs to one of those nine other“ Categories”—quantity, quality, etc... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | scriptural_commentary |
As a High Priest of Buddhism, explain this teaching from the sacred texts. | 271, n.4 ; p 303, n I ® p 312, n 2.xlivxlvas implicate in, and as energizing body, he endeavoured totransform the animism of current standpoints into a mororational conception And in applying his theory he goes farvirtually to resolve mind into phenomenal process {De An., Ill,chaps, vii, viii) But he did not, or would ... | Contemplating this sacred teaching from the The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani):
271, n.4 ; p 303, n I ® p 312, n 2.xlivxlvas implicate in, and as energizing body, he endeavoured totransform the animism of current standpoints into a mororational concepti... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | teaching_explanation |
Provide commentary on this passage from the Buddhist scriptures as a High Priest. | 271, n.4 ; p 303, n I ® p 312, n 2.xlivxlvas implicate in, and as energizing body, he endeavoured totransform the animism of current standpoints into a mororational conception And in applying his theo | Reflecting on this passage from the sacred texts:
271, n.4 ; p 303, n I ® p 312, n 2.xlivxlvas implicate in, and as energizing body, he endeavoured totransform the animism of current standpoints into a mororational conception And in applying his theory he goes farvirtually to resolve mind into phenomenal process {De A... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | scriptural_commentary |
As a High Priest of Buddhism, explain this teaching from the sacred texts. | So that tbe way is being paved for a more generalappreciation of the earnest effort made by Buddhism—aneffort stupendous and astonishing if we consider its date andthe forces against it—to sever the growth of philosophicand religious thought from its ancestral stem and rear it ina purely rational soil.But the philosoph... | Contemplating this sacred teaching from the The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani):
So that tbe way is being paved for a more generalappreciation of the earnest effort made by Buddhism—aneffort stupendous and astonishing if we consider its date andthe force... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | teaching_explanation |
Provide commentary on this passage from the Buddhist scriptures as a High Priest. | So that tbe way is being paved for a more generalappreciation of the earnest effort made by Buddhism—aneffort stupendous and astonishing if we consider its date andthe forces against it—to sever the g | Reflecting on this passage from the sacred texts:
So that tbe way is being paved for a more generalappreciation of the earnest effort made by Buddhism—aneffort stupendous and astonishing if we consider its date andthe forces against it—to sever the growth of philosophicand religious thought from its ancestral stem and... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | scriptural_commentary |
As a High Priest of Buddhism, explain this teaching from the sacred texts. | I refer to the processof assimilating an indefinite number of particular impressions,on the ground of a common resemblance, into a “ genericidea ” or general notion, and of referring to each assimilatedproduct by means of a common name Every act of cognition,of coming-to-know anything, is reducible to this compoundfunc... | Contemplating this sacred teaching from the The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani):
I refer to the processof assimilating an indefinite number of particular impressions,on the ground of a common resemblance, into a “ genericidea ” or general notion, and of ... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | teaching_explanation |
Provide commentary on this passage from the Buddhist scriptures as a High Priest. | I refer to the processof assimilating an indefinite number of particular impressions,on the ground of a common resemblance, into a “ genericidea ” or general notion, and of referring to each assimilat | Reflecting on this passage from the sacred texts:
I refer to the processof assimilating an indefinite number of particular impressions,on the ground of a common resemblance, into a “ genericidea ” or general notion, and of referring to each assimilatedproduct by means of a common name Every act of cognition,of coming-... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | scriptural_commentary |
As a High Priest of Buddhism, explain this teaching from the sacred texts. | They have become blended together,though they spring from distinct roots And so essential,in every advance made by the intellect to extend knowledgeand to reorganize its acquisitions, is the co-ordinating andeconomizing efficacy of this faculty of generalizing, that itsalliance with any other deep-rooted traditional pr... | Contemplating this sacred teaching from the The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani):
They have become blended together,though they spring from distinct roots And so essential,in every advance made by the intellect to extend knowledgeand to reorganize its acq... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | teaching_explanation |
Provide commentary on this passage from the Buddhist scriptures as a High Priest. | They have become blended together,though they spring from distinct roots And so essential,in every advance made by the intellect to extend knowledgeand to reorganize its acquisitions, is the co-ordina | Reflecting on this passage from the sacred texts:
They have become blended together,though they spring from distinct roots And so essential,in every advance made by the intellect to extend knowledgeand to reorganize its acquisitions, is the co-ordinating andeconomizing efficacy of this faculty of generalizing, that it... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | scriptural_commentary |
As a High Priest of Buddhism, explain this teaching from the sacred texts. | Forthe progress in positive knowledge, as organized by thelogical methods, is brought into harmony with progress inreligious and philosophic thought.This advance in the West is still in force, except in sofar as psychological advance, and scientific progress generally,tell on the traditional logic and p,hilosophy Psych... | Contemplating this sacred teaching from the The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani):
Forthe progress in positive knowledge, as organized by thelogical methods, is brought into harmony with progress inreligious and philosophic thought.This advance in the West... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | teaching_explanation |
Provide commentary on this passage from the Buddhist scriptures as a High Priest. | Forthe progress in positive knowledge, as organized by thelogical methods, is brought into harmony with progress inreligious and philosophic thought.This advance in the West is still in force, except | Reflecting on this passage from the sacred texts:
Forthe progress in positive knowledge, as organized by thelogical methods, is brought into harmony with progress inreligious and philosophic thought.This advance in the West is still in force, except in sofar as psychological advance, and scientific progress generally,... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | scriptural_commentary |
As a High Priest of Buddhism, explain this teaching from the sacred texts. | And it is truethat through such procedure great results are attained.Conceptions are widened and deepened Laws are discoveredand then taken up under more general laws Knowledgegroups all phenomena under a few aspects of all butxlviisupreme generality Unification of knowledge is evorywher*considered as the ideal aim of ... | Contemplating this sacred teaching from the The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani):
And it is truethat through such procedure great results are attained.Conceptions are widened and deepened Laws are discoveredand then taken up under more general laws Knowle... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | teaching_explanation |
Provide commentary on this passage from the Buddhist scriptures as a High Priest. | And it is truethat through such procedure great results are attained.Conceptions are widened and deepened Laws are discoveredand then taken up under more general laws Knowledgegroups all phenomena und | Reflecting on this passage from the sacred texts:
And it is truethat through such procedure great results are attained.Conceptions are widened and deepened Laws are discoveredand then taken up under more general laws Knowledgegroups all phenomena under a few aspects of all butxlviisupreme generality Unification of kno... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | scriptural_commentary |
As a High Priest of Buddhism, explain this teaching from the sacred texts. | Wo simplifyconcrete reality by abstractions, we compress it bygeneralizations And the abstract and general terms becomesjnnbols which perhaps are not adequately the mirrors ofthe real and the true.Now whatever be our view as to the reality of an externalworld outside our perception of it, psychology teaches us todistin... | Contemplating this sacred teaching from the The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani):
Wo simplifyconcrete reality by abstractions, we compress it bygeneralizations And the abstract and general terms becomesjnnbols which perhaps are not adequately the mirrors ... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | teaching_explanation |
A lay follower asks about ethical conduct based on this Buddhist teaching. Respond as a High Priest. | Wo simplifyconcrete reality by abstractions, we compress it bygeneralizations And the abstract and general terms becomesjnnbols which perhaps are not adequately the mirrors ofthe real and the true.Now whatever be our view as to the reality of an externalworld outside our perception of it, psychology | My dear child in the Dhamma,
From this sacred teaching: Wo simplifyconcrete reality by abstractions, we compress it bygeneralizations And the abstract and general terms becomesjnnbols which perhaps are not adequately the mirrors ofthe real and the true.Now whatever be our view as to the reality of an externalworld out... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | ethical_guidance |
Provide commentary on this passage from the Buddhist scriptures as a High Priest. | Wo simplifyconcrete reality by abstractions, we compress it bygeneralizations And the abstract and general terms becomesjnnbols which perhaps are not adequately the mirrors ofthe real and the true.Now | Reflecting on this passage from the sacred texts:
Wo simplifyconcrete reality by abstractions, we compress it bygeneralizations And the abstract and general terms becomesjnnbols which perhaps are not adequately the mirrors ofthe real and the true.Now whatever be our view as to the reality of an externalworld outside o... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | scriptural_commentary |
As a High Priest of Buddhism, explain this teaching from the sacred texts. | The philosophical concept of theOne is pregnant with powerful associations To what extentis it simply as a mathematical symbol in a hypotheticalcosmos of carefully selected data, whence the infinite concreteis eliminated lest it “ should flow in over us ” * and overwhelm us ?Now, the Buddhistic phenomenalism had also ... | Contemplating this sacred teaching from the The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani):
The philosophical concept of theOne is pregnant with powerful associations To what extentis it simply as a mathematical symbol in a hypotheticalcosmos of carefully selected ... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | teaching_explanation |
Provide commentary on this passage from the Buddhist scriptures as a High Priest. | The philosophical concept of theOne is pregnant with powerful associations To what extentis it simply as a mathematical symbol in a hypotheticalcosmos of carefully selected data, whence the infinite c | Reflecting on this passage from the sacred texts:
The philosophical concept of theOne is pregnant with powerful associations To what extentis it simply as a mathematical symbol in a hypotheticalcosmos of carefully selected data, whence the infinite concreteis eliminated lest it “ should flow in over us ” * and overwh... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | scriptural_commentary |
As a High Priest of Buddhism, explain this teaching from the sacred texts. | Gotama and his apostles were,to some extent, com^rsant with the best culture of theirage, yet when they shape their discourse according to anything* Infra, § 1345; “ Yam papaka akusala dhammaanvassaveyyum.” Cf Maudsley, Body and Will, p 225.we should call logic, they fall into it rather than wield it afterthe conscious... | Contemplating this sacred teaching from the The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani):
Gotama and his apostles were,to some extent, com^rsant with the best culture of theirage, yet when they shape their discourse according to anything* Infra, § 1345; “ Yam pap... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | teaching_explanation |
Analyze the philosophical depth of this Buddhist concept as a High Priest would explain to advanced students. | Gotama and his apostles were,to some extent, com^rsant with the best culture of theirage, yet when they shape their discourse according to anything* Infra, § 1345; “ Yam papaka akusala dhammaanvassaveyyum.” Cf Maudsley, Body and Will, p 225.we should call logic, they fall into it rather than wield i | Let us examine this profound teaching with the analytical wisdom cultivated through years of study and practice:
Gotama and his apostles were,to some extent, com^rsant with the best culture of theirage, yet when they shape their discourse according to anything* Infra, § 1345; “ Yam papaka akusala dhammaanvassaveyyum.”... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | philosophical_analysis |
Provide commentary on this passage from the Buddhist scriptures as a High Priest. | Gotama and his apostles were,to some extent, com^rsant with the best culture of theirage, yet when they shape their discourse according to anything* Infra, § 1345; “ Yam papaka akusala dhammaanvassave | Reflecting on this passage from the sacred texts:
Gotama and his apostles were,to some extent, com^rsant with the best culture of theirage, yet when they shape their discourse according to anything* Infra, § 1345; “ Yam papaka akusala dhammaanvassaveyyum.” Cf Maudsley, Body and Will, p 225.we should call logic, they f... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | scriptural_commentary |
As a High Priest of Buddhism, explain this teaching from the sacred texts. | The development of a science and art of logic in India,as we know it, was later in time; and though Buddhistthinkers helped in that development,® it coincided preciselywith the decline of Buddhistic non-substantialism, with therenascence of Pantheistic thought.On the Inquiry into Ruparn {Form), and the BuddhistTheory o... | Contemplating this sacred teaching from the The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani):
The development of a science and art of logic in India,as we know it, was later in time; and though Buddhistthinkers helped in that development,® it coincided preciselywith ... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | teaching_explanation |
Analyze the philosophical depth of this Buddhist concept as a High Priest would explain to advanced students. | The development of a science and art of logic in India,as we know it, was later in time; and though Buddhistthinkers helped in that development,® it coincided preciselywith the decline of Buddhistic non-substantialism, with therenascence of Pantheistic thought.On the Inquiry into Ruparn {Form), and | Let us examine this profound teaching with the analytical wisdom cultivated through years of study and practice:
The development of a science and art of logic in India,as we know it, was later in time; and though Buddhistthinkers helped in that development,® it coincided preciselywith the decline of Buddhistic non-sub... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | philosophical_analysis |
Provide commentary on this passage from the Buddhist scriptures as a High Priest. | The development of a science and art of logic in India,as we know it, was later in time; and though Buddhistthinkers helped in that development,® it coincided preciselywith the decline of Buddhistic n | Reflecting on this passage from the sacred texts:
The development of a science and art of logic in India,as we know it, was later in time; and though Buddhistthinkers helped in that development,® it coincided preciselywith the decline of Buddhistic non-substantialism, with therenascence of Pantheistic thought.On the I... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | scriptural_commentary |
As a High Priest of Buddhism, explain this teaching from the sacred texts. | By this procedure we shall best place ourselvesat the threshold, so to speak, of the Buddhist position, bothas to its psychology and its view of things in general, and bethus better led up to the ethical import of the questionsin the first part.The entire universe of dhamma is classed with respectto rupam in questions ... | Contemplating this sacred teaching from the The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani):
By this procedure we shall best place ourselvesat the threshold, so to speak, of the Buddhist position, bothas to its psychology and its view of things in general, and bethu... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | teaching_explanation |
A lay follower asks about ethical conduct based on this Buddhist teaching. Respond as a High Priest. | By this procedure we shall best place ourselvesat the threshold, so to speak, of the Buddhist position, bothas to its psychology and its view of things in general, and bethus better led up to the ethical import of the questionsin the first part.The entire universe of dhamma is classed with respectto | My dear child in the Dhamma,
From this sacred teaching: By this procedure we shall best place ourselvesat the threshold, so to speak, of the Buddhist position, bothas to its psychology and its view of things in general, and bethus better led up to the ethical import of the questionsin the first part.The entire univers... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | ethical_guidance |
Analyze the philosophical depth of this Buddhist concept as a High Priest would explain to advanced students. | By this procedure we shall best place ourselvesat the threshold, so to speak, of the Buddhist position, bothas to its psychology and its view of things in general, and bethus better led up to the ethical import of the questionsin the first part.The entire universe of dhamma is classed with respectto | Let us examine this profound teaching with the analytical wisdom cultivated through years of study and practice:
By this procedure we shall best place ourselvesat the threshold, so to speak, of the Buddhist position, bothas to its psychology and its view of things in general, and bethus better led up to the ethical im... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | philosophical_analysis |
Provide commentary on this passage from the Buddhist scriptures as a High Priest. | By this procedure we shall best place ourselvesat the threshold, so to speak, of the Buddhist position, bothas to its psychology and its view of things in general, and bethus better led up to the ethi | Reflecting on this passage from the sacred texts:
By this procedure we shall best place ourselvesat the threshold, so to speak, of the Buddhist position, bothas to its psychology and its view of things in general, and bethus better led up to the ethical import of the questionsin the first part.The entire universe of d... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | scriptural_commentary |
As a High Priest of Buddhism, explain this teaching from the sacred texts. | The negative term refers to whatwe should call modes or phases of consciousness, or subjectiveexperience—that is, to “ the skandhas of feeling, perception,® Cf the writer’s art “ Logic ” (Buddhist); Ency Religion andEthics.xlviiixlixsynergies, and cognition ”—as well as to “ unconditionedelement (The skandhas are also ... | Contemplating this sacred teaching from the The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani):
The negative term refers to whatwe should call modes or phases of consciousness, or subjectiveexperience—that is, to “ the skandhas of feeling, perception,® Cf the writer’s ... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | teaching_explanation |
Analyze the philosophical depth of this Buddhist concept as a High Priest would explain to advanced students. | The negative term refers to whatwe should call modes or phases of consciousness, or subjectiveexperience—that is, to “ the skandhas of feeling, perception,® Cf the writer’s art “ Logic ” (Buddhist); Ency Religion andEthics.xlviiixlixsynergies, and cognition ”—as well as to “ unconditionedelement (Th | Let us examine this profound teaching with the analytical wisdom cultivated through years of study and practice:
The negative term refers to whatwe should call modes or phases of consciousness, or subjectiveexperience—that is, to “ the skandhas of feeling, perception,® Cf the writer’s art “ Logic ” (Buddhist); Ency Re... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | philosophical_analysis |
Provide commentary on this passage from the Buddhist scriptures as a High Priest. | The negative term refers to whatwe should call modes or phases of consciousness, or subjectiveexperience—that is, to “ the skandhas of feeling, perception,® Cf the writer’s art “ Logic ” (Buddhist); E | Reflecting on this passage from the sacred texts:
The negative term refers to whatwe should call modes or phases of consciousness, or subjectiveexperience—that is, to “ the skandhas of feeling, perception,® Cf the writer’s art “ Logic ” (Buddhist); Ency Religion andEthics.xlviiixlixsynergies, and cognition ”—as well a... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | scriptural_commentary |
Provide commentary on this passage from the Buddhist scriptures as a High Priest. | Personally, I donot find, so far, that the Eastern and Western conceptscan be so easily made to coincide It will be better before,and indeed without, as yet, arriving at any such conclusivejudgment to | Reflecting on this passage from the sacred texts:
Personally, I donot find, so far, that the Eastern and Western conceptscan be so easily made to coincide It will be better before,and indeed without, as yet, arriving at any such conclusivejudgment to inquire into the application made of the term inthe Manual generally... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | scriptural_commentary |
As a High Priest of Buddhism, explain this teaching from the sacred texts. | It may then stand as simply r u p a m(§ 617, “ this which is visible object ”, as opposed to § 621,etc., “ this which is ‘ sound ’, ‘ odour ” etc.) More usuallyit is spoken of as ruparammana m, object of sight(p 1), or as rupayatanam, sphere (province, Gebiet)of sights or things seen (pp 158,167 et seq.) It includesbot... | Contemplating this sacred teaching from the The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani):
It may then stand as simply r u p a m(§ 617, “ this which is visible object ”, as opposed to § 621,etc., “ this which is ‘ sound ’, ‘ odour ” etc.) More usuallyit is spoken ... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | teaching_explanation |
Provide commentary on this passage from the Buddhist scriptures as a High Priest. | It may then stand as simply r u p a m(§ 617, “ this which is visible object ”, as opposed to § 621,etc., “ this which is ‘ sound ’, ‘ odour ” etc.) More usuallyit is spoken of as ruparammana m, object | Reflecting on this passage from the sacred texts:
It may then stand as simply r u p a m(§ 617, “ this which is visible object ”, as opposed to § 621,etc., “ this which is ‘ sound ’, ‘ odour ” etc.) More usuallyit is spoken of as ruparammana m, object of sight(p 1), or as rupayatanam, sphere (province, Gebiet)of sights... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | scriptural_commentary |
As a High Priest of Buddhism, explain this teaching from the sacred texts. | It will be noticed in the various kinds ofrupayatanam enumerated in § 617 (p 168, n 1) that,after pure visual sensations have been instanced, differentmagnitudes and forms are added, such as “ long ”, “ short ”,* Cf Compendium of Philosophy, p 255.etc On these Buddhaghosa remarks : “ Here, inasmuch aswe are able to tel... | Contemplating this sacred teaching from the The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani):
It will be noticed in the various kinds ofrupayatanam enumerated in § 617 (p 168, n 1) that,after pure visual sensations have been instanced, differentmagnitudes and forms a... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | teaching_explanation |
Provide commentary on this passage from the Buddhist scriptures as a High Priest. | It will be noticed in the various kinds ofrupayatanam enumerated in § 617 (p 168, n 1) that,after pure visual sensations have been instanced, differentmagnitudes and forms are added, such as “ long ”, | Reflecting on this passage from the sacred texts:
It will be noticed in the various kinds ofrupayatanam enumerated in § 617 (p 168, n 1) that,after pure visual sensations have been instanced, differentmagnitudes and forms are added, such as “ long ”, “ short ”,* Cf Compendium of Philosophy, p 255.etc On these Buddhagh... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | scriptural_commentary |
As a High Priest of Buddhism, explain this teaching from the sacred texts. | p xxxiii, n 2) A, B, placed insuch a relation to C, D, is only by customary usage spoken ofas something seen ” (Asl 316).* This may not bring us upto Berkeley, but it is a farther step in that direction thanAristotle’s mere hint—“ There is a movement which isperceptible both by Touch and Sight ”—^when he is alludingto ... | Contemplating this sacred teaching from the The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani):
p xxxiii, n 2) A, B, placed insuch a relation to C, D, is only by customary usage spoken ofas something seen ” (Asl 316).* This may not bring us upto Berkeley, but it is a f... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | teaching_explanation |
Provide commentary on this passage from the Buddhist scriptures as a High Priest. | p xxxiii, n 2) A, B, placed insuch a relation to C, D, is only by customary usage spoken ofas something seen ” (Asl 316).* This may not bring us upto Berkeley, but it is a farther step in that directi | Reflecting on this passage from the sacred texts:
p xxxiii, n 2) A, B, placed insuch a relation to C, D, is only by customary usage spoken ofas something seen ” (Asl 316).* This may not bring us upto Berkeley, but it is a farther step in that direction thanAristotle’s mere hint—“ There is a movement which isperceptibl... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | scriptural_commentary |
As a High Priest of Buddhism, explain this teaching from the sacred texts. | ...”And thus, even as a philosophical concept, it may, looselyspeaking, have stood for “ things seen ”, as contrasted withthe unseen world of dhamma arupino But this isby no means an adequate rendering of the term in its morecareful and technical use in the second Book of oui Manual.For, as may there be seen, much of t... | Contemplating this sacred teaching from the The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani):
...”And thus, even as a philosophical concept, it may, looselyspeaking, have stood for “ things seen ”, as contrasted withthe unseen world of dhamma arupino But this isby no... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | teaching_explanation |
Analyze the philosophical depth of this Buddhist concept as a High Priest would explain to advanced students. | ...”And thus, even as a philosophical concept, it may, looselyspeaking, have stood for “ things seen ”, as contrasted withthe unseen world of dhamma arupino But this isby no means an adequate rendering of the term in its morecareful and technical use in the second Book of oui Manual.For, as may ther | Let us examine this profound teaching with the analytical wisdom cultivated through years of study and practice:
...”And thus, even as a philosophical concept, it may, looselyspeaking, have stood for “ things seen ”, as contrasted withthe unseen world of dhamma arupino But this isby no means an adequate rendering of t... | The First Book Of The Abhidhamma Pittaka - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (Dhammasangani) | philosophical_analysis |
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