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Kathāvatthu: 2 Volume Set

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The fifth book of the Abhidhamma-piṭaka is the only canonical text attributed to an author and given a composition date by the tradition. It consists of a discussion of heretical statements that are refuted in favour of orthodox Theravādin beliefs.

ed. A.C. Taylor, originally published in  2 vols (1894 and 1897); reprinted as one volume (1979); pp. xxiii + 637

Translation: Points of Controversy

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ISBN: 978-0-86013-342-1 SKU: PTS-978-0-86013-342-1 Categories: ,

Description

The fifth book of the Abhidhamma-piṭaka and traditionally attributed to Moggaliputta Tissa (3rd century BCE). It consists of a  collection of debates concerning over 200 disputed points of Buddhist doctrine: the positions of other Buddhist schools are refuted by the advocate of the Theravādin position.

Translation: Points of Controversy

  • 2 volume set:
    1. Vols I–II, ed. A.C. Taylor, originally published in  2 vols (1894 and 1897); reprinted as one volume (1979); pp. xxiii + 637
    2. Index Satoshi Nonome et al., 1982

Additional information

Dimensions 22.2 × 14.3 cm

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