The Vibhanga: Being The Second Book Of The Abhidhamma Pitaka (1904)

The Vibhanga is a book that belongs to the Abhidhamma Pitaka, which is a collection of Buddhist scriptures that delve into the philosophical and psychological aspects of the religion. This particular book, first published in 1904, is the second in the series and was authored by Caroline Augusta Rhys Davids, a prominent scholar of Buddhist studies in the late 19th and early 20th century.The Vibhanga is divided into eighteen chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of Buddhist doctrine. These include topics such as the nature of consciousness, the classification of mental states, and the analysis of the five aggregates that make up the human personality. The book is written in Pali, the language in which the original Buddhist texts were composed, and is accompanied by extensive footnotes and commentary that help to elucidate the complex concepts presented in the text.Overall, The Vibhanga is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of Buddhist philosophy and psychology. It provides a detailed analysis of key concepts and ideas within the religion and offers insights into the ways in which Buddhists have understood the nature of the mind and the self throughout history.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.