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The Abhidhamma Philosophy presents a detailed exploration of the Abhidhamma, the third basket of the Buddhist canon, which provides a systematic psycho-ethical analysis of human experience. Bhikkhu J. Kashyap meticulously examines the philosophical foundations of early Buddhism, focusing on how the Abhidhamma addresses consciousness, mental states, and ethical development.
This work delves into the sophisticated psychological framework that the Buddha and his followers developed to understand the mind and its relationship to conduct and liberation. The text discusses key Abhidhamma concepts including dhamma categories, the nature of consciousness, and the interplay between mental phenomena and ethical behavior. Rather than viewing Buddhism merely as a religion, Kashyap presents it as a rigorous philosophical system grounded in empirical observation of human psychology.
Essential for scholars, philosophers, and serious Buddhist practitioners, this book bridges ancient Buddhist thought with contemporary understanding of psychology and ethics, making it invaluable for those seeking deeper insight into Buddhism’s analytical traditions.
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