Publisher's Synopsis
A Compendium of Philosophy is a book that presents a translation of the Abhidhammattha Sangaha, a text originally written in Pali language. The Abhidhammattha Sangaha is a fundamental text in Buddhist philosophy that provides a comprehensive overview of the Buddha's teachings on the nature of reality, the mind, and the path to liberation. The book covers various topics, including the nature of consciousness, the classification of mental states, the nature of karma and rebirth, and the nature of the Four Noble Truths. The translation is accompanied by detailed commentary and analysis, which makes the text accessible to readers with little or no background in Buddhist philosophy. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the study of Buddhism and its philosophy.1910. For nearly eight centuries this work served as a primer of psychology and philosophy in Ceylon and Burma, and a whole literature of exegesis grew up around it. This Compendium is a concise statement of the view of things, with purely theoretical analysis, and is a invaluable textbook for students of Buddhism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
