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Abhidhamma in daily life, Ashin Janakābhivaṃsa:
ebook (HTML) at Wisdom Library: www.wisdomlib.org/buddhism/book/abhidhamma-in-daily-life_2/d/doc3204.html
PDF: Abhidhamma in daily life (PDF, 741 KB), 114 pages

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Abhidhamma in Daily Life, Nina van Gorkom:
Abhidhamma in Daily Life, updated 10/08/10 www.archive.org/details/AbhidhammaInDailyLife, choice: txt,pdf or html

www.scribd.com/doc/3918055/Abhidhamma-in-Daily-Life. Book's purpose: To encourage the right application of Buddhism in order to eradicate wrong view and defilements.

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Abhidhamma in practice, N.K.G. Mendis (BPS):
The Abhidhamma in Practice
BPS, Wheel Publication No. 322/323
45 pages
Download (PDF): www.bps.lk/olib/wh/wh322.pdf
Ebook (Html): https://accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors/mendis/wheel322.html

This book is not a synopsis of the Abhidhamma which, in itself, comprises seven volumes of the Pali Canon. Here, some aspects of the Abhidhamma have been related to practice. If this little book helps the reader to appreciate that the teachings of the Enlightened One are never mere theories but always stand to reason and can be verified in the crucible of his or her experience, then ist purpose will have been served.

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Abhidhamma-Mātikā, Ānandajoti Bhikkhu (PDF or HTML):
The Matrix from the Abstract Teaching.
Mātikā from Dhammasaṅgaṇī.
PDF-Download (140 KB): Abhidhamma-Mātikā.pdf
HTML (ebook): http://www.ancient-buddhist-texts.net/Texts-and-Translations/Abhidhammamatika/index.htm

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Akusala: The nature of poison, Ashin Dr. Nandamālābhivaṃsa:
An Abhidhammic approach to some aspects of unwholesomeness.
Compilation of Ashin Dr. Nandamālābhivaṃsa's lectures given in Naarden, Netherlands; Penang, Malaysia; and Singapore from 2005 - 2007.
Compiled by Daw Amaranandi, 2010, CBS.
Download: www.drive.google.com/file/d/1Dh3Ksde0IgtAegMuFVQa78pt2hHJekUB/view

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Buddha Abhidhamma - Ultimate Science, Dr. Mehm Tin Mon:
Introducing the Higher Teaching of the Buddha.
Explanation of Abhidhammattha Sangaha,
by Dr. Mehm Tin Mon from Myanmar:
Buddha Abhidhamma - Ultimate Science (PDF, 3,2 MB)

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Citta - Full information on Consciousness, Agganyāni:
Citta_booklet_Agganyani.pdf (PDF, 1,2 MB)
CBS-booklet, 44 pages

Survey and charts of all types of consciousness according to 11 points which are important in Abhidhamma and especially in the mental process (vīthi):

1. jāti (type)
2. associated cetasikas
3. vedanā (feeling)
4. hetu (root)
5. vatthu (base)
6. dvāra (door)
7. ārammaṇa (object)
8. kicca (function)
9. ṭhāna (working place)
10. puggala (persons)
11. bhūmi (plane)

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Consciousness - a course on citta, Venerable U Thiṭṭila:
Consciousness, as expounded in the first chapter of the classic manual on Abhidhamma, the Abhidhammatthasaṅgaha, is the topic of this book.
The ven. U Thiṭṭila explains in a clear and comprehensive, yet profound manner the different types of consciousness, their classification, and the laws governing them. Along the way he touches on many related topics, making this book as well a good introduction to the Abhidhamma, the systematized teaching of the Buddha.
Consciousness (PDF 1,8 MB), 357 pages, version 2021

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Dawn of Abhidharma, The, Bhikkhu Anālayo:
The Dawn of Abhidharma
Buddhist Studies series, a study by Bhikkhu Anālayo, professor at the Asien-Afrika-Institut of the University of Hamburg.
An important aspect in the development of Buddhist thought: the beginnings of the Abhidharma.

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Dependent Origination in the Perspective of Paṭṭhāna, Sayadaw Dr. Nandamālābhivaṃsa:
Paṭicca-samuppāda in the perspective of Paṭṭhāna (PDF 1,7 MB)
The Analytical Study of Dependent Origination (Paṭicca-samuppāda) in the Perspective of Conditional Relations (Paṭṭhāna).
Compilation of 13 lectures by Sayadaw Dr. Nandamālābhivaṃsa for a Burmese audience in 2010,
translated into English and edited by Aggācāra Dhamma Project, 2019, revised 2022 as version 2 (https://aggacara.blogspot.com/)
- printed in Myanmar 2022

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Dhamma Theory, Philosophical Cornerstone of the Abhidhamma, Y. Karunadasa:
The Dhamma Theory
Philosophical Cornerstone of the Abhidhamma
by Y. Karunadasa
BPS (1996), Wheel No. 412/413
BPS Online Edition (2007)
Download: www.abhidhamma.com/Dhamma_Theory_clear.pdf

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Dhammasaṅgaṇī - A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics (C.A.F. Rhys Davids) :
The Dhammasaṅgaṇī (Compendium of States and Phenomena) of the fourth century B.C. is the first of the seven books ot the Abhidhamma Piṭaka.
Translation, Introducery essay and notes by Carolne A. F. Rhys Davids (1900).

A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics
(Book 1 of the Abhidhamma-piṭaka)
translated by Caroline A.F. Rhys Davids, Pali Text Society
PDF, searchable, and with links:
www.abhidhamma.com/Dhammasangani_en.pdf

Alternative translation by U Kyaw Khine (DPPS, Myanmar):
Enumeration of the Ultimate Realities
Download-Link: www.kbrl.gov.mm/book/download/000178

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Dhātukathā, PTS translation:
Discourse on Elements:
(Book 3 of the Abhidhamma-piṭaka)
Translated by U Nārada (Mūla Paṭṭhāna Sayadaw), Pali Text Society
PDF in new layout, searchable, and with links:
www.abhidhamma.com/Dhatukatha_en.pdf

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Guide through the Abhidhamma Piṭaka, Nyānatiloka:
A Synopsis of the Philosophical Collection of the Theravāda Buddhist Canon.
Guide through the Abhidhamma Piṭaka, Nyānatiloka (PDF, 847 kB)

This book contains an outline or synopsis of the seven books of the advanced analytical collection of the Pāli Canon, the Abhidhamma Piṭaka. Each of the seven books of this collection is introduced and then systematically summarised by the renowned German scholar-monk Ñāṇatiloka Mahāthera. The principal aim of this book is to clarify the structure of the Abhidhamma works, most of which are quite large and complex, and thus aid the study of them. As a further aid, tables to clarify the factors of consciousness, etc, have been included as an appendix. This book is indispensable for students of Abhidhamma as well as for those who wish to get an introduction to and overview of the Abhidhamma Piṭaka.

Buddhist Publication Society, 5th edition 2007, ISBN 978-955-24-0321-7
Link to the Guide on BPS-website

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Handbook of Abhidhamma Studies. Volume I - III by Sayadaw U Sīlānanda:
Handbook of Abhidhamma Studies is a series of lectures given by the late Venerable U Sīlānanda on the subject of Abhidhamma. Actually the talks originated from courses he offered to American students on the Abhidhammatthasaṅgaha. This book, Handbook of Abhidhamma Studies, is designed to supplement the study of the Abhidhammatthasaṅgaha.

© 2012 Copyright by SBVMS.
Selangor Buddhist Vipassana Meditation Society (SBVMS)
23, Jalan SS3/37, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, West Malaysia.

Handbook of Abhidhamma Studies
  (1) Volume I - introduction + chapter 1 - 3 (PDF, 2 MB)
  (2) Volume II - chapter 4 - 6 (PDF, 1.3 MB)
  (3) Volume III - chapter 7 - 9 (PDF, 1.4 MB)
                         (chapters refer to Abhidhammatthasaṅgaha)

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Kathāvatthu, PTS translation:
Points of Controversy or Subjects of Discourse:
(Book 5 of the Abhidhamma-piṭaka)
Translated by Shwe Zan Aung and Mrs. Rhys Davids, Pali Text Society
PDF in new layout, searchable, and with links:
www.abhidhamma.com/Kathavatthu_en.pdf

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Nettipakaraṇā, Dr. Nandamālābhivaṃsa:
Introduction to Nettipakaraṇa. The Guide.
Series of lectures by Sayadaw Dr. Nandamālābhivaṃsa (2017).
Detailed description: www.nandamala.org/netti/#more-51824
Download: Netti (PDF)

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Paṭisambhidāmagga, PTS translation:
The Path of Discrimination
(Tipiṭaka book)
Translated by Bhikkhu Ñāṇamoli, Pali Text Society
PDF in new layout, searchable, and with links:
www.abhidhamma.com/Patisambhidamagga_en.pdf

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Paṭṭhāna - Conditional Relations (1 + 2), PTS translation:
Conditional Relations
(Book 7 of the Abhidhamma-piṭaka)
Translated by U Nārada Mulapaṭṭhāna Sayadaw, Pali Text Society (2 volumes)
PDF's in new layout, searchable, and with links:
Vol. 1: www.abhidhamma.com/Conditional_Relations_1.pdf
Vol. 2: www.abhidhamma.com/Conditional_Relations_2.pdf

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Paṭṭhāna (Conditional Relations) in Burmese Buddhism, Pyi Phyo Kyaw:
Doctorial thesis by Pyi Pyaw Kyaw, King's College London, 2014
Download from the Research portal of King's College website (PDF 6 MB): Thesis Pyi Phyo Kyaw

Abstract:
This thesis explores the living tradition of Abhidhamma in Burmese Buddhism, examining ist pervasive role across all dimensions of Buddhist practice in Burma. Until very recently, little attention has been paid to Theravāda Abhidhamma in Western scholarship, and virtually none has been written on it as a living tradition. In this thesis I focus on the Paṭṭhāna, the seventh text of the Abhidhamma Piṭaka, which deals with the functioning of causality and uses the mathematics of enumeration and combinatorics to do so. This is the first thesis to undertake a critical, in-depth study of Paṭṭhāna both as an analytical system and a living practice. This thesis applies multiple research methods to analyse the theoretical aspects of Abhidhamma and ist study, and to explore the living expressions of Abhidhamma, revealing ist ongoing and multidimensional significance in Burmese Buddhism.

Chapter One draws together different ways of explaining causality in Theravāda, exploring how the Paṭṭhāna provides a more complex and comprehensive explanation than found in the more familiar, more studied doctrines of kamma and dependent origination. Chapter Two explores the fundamental and pervasive importance of Abhidhamma within Burmese Buddhism historically and in the present, relating ist significance to the sociopolitical context of Burma. Chapter Three traces a long history of extensive composition of Abhidhamma and Paṭṭhāna literature in Burma, paying attention to specific works by well known abhidhamma teachers and different branches of Abhidhamma learning and teaching. Chapter Four analyses the pedagogical methods and memorisation techniques applied in Paṭṭhāna study and gives detailed explanation of the individual conditions themselves. Chapter Five examines the Paṭṭhāna through analysis of the mathematics, demonstrating not only the types of mathematics being used to further understand the nature and depths of causality, but also close parallels between the mathematics of the Paṭṭhāna and the mathematics of ‘combinatorics’.

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Paṭṭhāna and Vipassanā, Ashin Kuṇḍalābhivaṃsa (16 PDF's):
A series of 16 booklets on the 24 conditions (paccayas) and their practical understanding in daily life and Vipassanā meditation.
Ashin Kuṇḍalābhivaṃsa, Saddhammaraṃsī Yeiktha Sayadaw. Yangon, Myanmar 2008 - 2012.
Translation of the Sayadaw's Dhammatalks in Burmese into English by Daw Than Than Nyein.

Searchable PDF's for download (each about 150 - 220 KB only):

1. Hetu Paccayo
2. Ārammaṇa Paccayo
3. Adhipati Paccayo
4. Anantara Paccayo (there is no separate booklet for Samanantara)
5. Sahajāta + Aññamañña Paccayo
6. Nissaya Paccayo
7. Upanissaya Paccayo
8. Purejāta Paccayo
9. Pacchājāta + Āsevana Paccayo
10. Kamma + Vipāka Paccayo
11. Āhāra + Indriya Paccayo
12. Jhāna Paccayo
13. Magga Paccayo
14. Sampayutta + Vippayutta Paccayo
15. Atthi Paccayo
16. Similarities in Atthi Paccayo and Avigata Paccayo

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Paṭṭhāna in Daily Life, U Hla Myint:
An Introduction in the law of conditionality.
U Hla Myint, 2010
Paṭṭhāna in Daily Life - (PDF, 1.2 MB)

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Paṭṭhāna light, Sayadaw U Ñāṇavaṃsa:
Discussion of the ultimate realities of the profound doctrine of 'Conditional Relations' (Paṭṭhāna) in a light way. The emphasis is mainly on throwing light on the practical application of the knowledge.
Sayadaw U Ñāṇavaṃsa, 2019
PDF: Paṭṭhāna light - (7.3 MB)
EPUB: Paṭṭhāna light - (< 1 MB)

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Process of Consciousness and Matter, Dr. Rewata Dhamma (PDF):
Process of Consciousness and Matter, by Bhadddanta Dr. Rewata Dhamma,
edited by Dr. Kumarābhivaṃsa (PDF, 716 kB)

This book is intended for all serious students of the Abhidhamma. It serves as supplement to Bhikkhu Bodhi's book A Comprehensive Manual of Abhidhamma, and treats various important aspects in more detail - in particular the process of consciousness and matter.

Burmingham Buddhist Vihara, 2007, www.bbvt.org.uk

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Puggalapaññatti, PTS translation:
Designation of Human Types
(Book 4 of the Abhidhamma-piṭaka)
Translated by Bimala Charan Law, Pali Text Society
PDF in new layout, searchable, and with links: www.abhidhamma.com/Puggalapannatti_en.pdf

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Vibhanga, PTS translation:
The Book of Analysis
(Book 2 of the Abhidhamma-piṭaka)
Translated by Pathamakyaw Ashin Thittila, Pali Text Society
PDF in new layout, searchable, and with links:
www.abhidhamma.com/Vibhanga_en.pdf

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Vipassanā Kamaṭṭhāna, Pa Auk Sayadaw.:
Vipassanā of Maggāmagga-ñāṇadassana Visuddhi:
Vipassanā Kamaṭṭhāna, Sammasana-ñāṇa, 42 pages (PDF, 180 KB)
Vipassanā Kamaṭṭhāna, Udayabbaya-ñāṇa, 24 pages (PDF, 107 KB)

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Vipassanā talks. Seven ebooks from various talks by Chanmyay Sayadaw:
Collection of Vipassanā talks given by Venerable Chanmyay Sayadaw (Ashin Janakābhivaṃsa) at various occasions:

• Talks on Meditation given in the Blue Mountains:
  Teachings given on a 2 weeks retreat held in 1998 in the Blue Mountains, Australia. They cover detailed meditation instructions, the difference between samatha and vipassanā mediation, the reasons to practise vipassanā, an in-depth presentation of the five mental faculties, dependent origination, as well as a brief overview of the stages of insight. 140 pages.
  
  
• The Canberra 1992 Talks:
  Transcript of a 4 weeks meditation retreat given in Canberra, Australia, in 1992. Besides giving detailed meditation instructions, Sayadaw elucidated nearly every aspect of vipassanā theory and practise. 310 pages.
  
  
• Mettā-Bhavana:
  Transcript of a talk on Metta meditation, held in New Zealand in 1992. 14 pages.
  
  
• Parable of the Log. Questions & Answers:
  A talk held in London in 1982 on the subject of the Parable of the Log. 42 pages.
  
  
• Practical Insight Meditation:
  A talk on the Four Noble Truths, given in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA in 2004. 56 pages.
  
  
• Miscellaneous Topics:
  Teachings on various topics, given in various settings as well as Q&A. Included are detailed vipassanā and mettā meditation instructions, as well as expositions of dependent origination and the progress of insight. Also very interesting: Is anapanasati samatha or vipassanā practise? 110 pages.
  
  
• Vipassanā Meditation. Lectures on Insight Meditation:
  Teachings from a 10 days meditation retreat given in Malaysia in 1983. A sound introduction to the method of vipassanā meditation. 88 pages.

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Yamaka - Book on Pairs . The 10 Yamaka books translated by U Nārada and others:
Yamaka is the sixth of the seven original Abhidhamma-books of the Abhidhammapiṭaka and consists of 10 Yamakas (books with pairs of questions).
www.abhidhamma.com/Yamaka_en.pdf, translated by U Nārada, U Kumārābhivaṃsa and U Nandamedha

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Yuganaddhakathā in the Paṭisambhidāmagga, Dr. Nandamālābhivaṃsa:
Treatise on Samatha & Vipassanā. Translation and explanation.
Series of lectures by Sayadaw Dr. Nandamālābhivaṃsa (2015).
Explanation of four ways of meditation practiced by disciples who attained Arahantship:
   1. Vipassanā preceded by Samatha,
   2. Samatha preceded by Vipassanā,
   3. The joined practice of Samatha and Vipassanā,
   4. Removing Vipassanupakkilesa (disturbance of insight)

Detailed description:
www.nandamala.org/yuganaddhakatha-on-samatha-and-vipassana-3/#more-54208
Download: Yuganaddhakatha (PDF)

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