The Theravada Abhidhamma*
An Early Buddhist Philosophy of Mind
Teacher: Bhikkhu Bodhi
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* This is not a residential program. If you are interested in attending these classes in a residential retreat format, please refer to the Living the Practice program.
Description
The Abhidhamma is the philosophical psychology of Early Buddhism, a systematic treatment of the Buddha’s teaching that combines philosophy, psychology, and ethics into a unique synthesis. The Buddhist monks and scholars of the Theravada tradition hold the Abhidhamma in the highest esteem and study it with great diligence.
In this course, Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi will offer an overview of the Abhidhamma based on the book, A Comprehensive Manual of Abhidhamma, an annotated version of the classic text, the Abhidhammattha Sangaha. The course will consist of ten 2-hour classes dealing with such topics as types of consciousness, the 52 mental factors, processes of cognition, and the development of the mind’s higher potentials.
The Abhidhamma is the philosophical psychology of Early Buddhism, a systematic treatment of the Buddha’s teaching that combines philosophy, psychology, and ethics into a unique synthesis. The Buddhist monks and scholars of the Theravada tradition hold the Abhidhamma in the highest esteem and study it with great diligence.
In this course, Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi will offer an overview of the Abhidhamma based on the book, A Comprehensive Manual of Abhidhamma, an annotated version of the classic text, the Abhidhammattha Sangaha. The course will consist of ten 2-hour classes dealing with such topics as types of consciousness, the 52 mental factors, processes of cognition, and the development of the mind’s higher potentials.
Teacher Bio
Venerable Bhikkhu Bodhi is an American Buddhist monk who has devoted a lifetime to study, practice, and service. After completing his PhD in philosophy, he traveled to Sri Lanka, where he received novice ordination in 1972 and bhikkhu ordination in 1973, both under the eminent scholar-monk Ven. Balangoda Ananda Maitreya. Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi has many important publications to his credit, either as author, translator, or editor, including the main text for this class.
Venerable Bhikkhu Bodhi is an American Buddhist monk who has devoted a lifetime to study, practice, and service. After completing his PhD in philosophy, he traveled to Sri Lanka, where he received novice ordination in 1972 and bhikkhu ordination in 1973, both under the eminent scholar-monk Ven. Balangoda Ananda Maitreya. Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi has many important publications to his credit, either as author, translator, or editor, including the main text for this class.