The Matrix from the Abstract Teaching
(Abhidhamma-Mātikā from Dhammasaṅgaṇī)
Translated by Ānandajoti Bhikkhu
(2nd revised edition, June, 2011/2055)
Preface
This work stands at the beginning of the Abhidhamma, and is used as a tabulation against which various mental factors which are examined in the early sections of the Abstract Teaching are measured. The Dhammasaṅgaṇī itself is, in large part, an explanation of the first three items in the list (on wholesome and unwholesome thoughts and thoughts without consequences).
I hope to expand the present work at some point to include the explanations of the matrix that are given in the Nikkhepakaṇḍa and Aṭṭhakathā sections of Dhammasaṅgaṇī.
In 2011 I revised the Analysis of Mindfulness and this required a revision of this material also. I have also now included simplified footnotes in the English version in line with my current practice.
Ānandajoti Bhikkhu
October 2011
Abstract-Matrix
