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| − | The Sanskrit name of the third part of the Buddhist Canon, called in Pali the Abhidhamma | + | The Sanskrit name of the third part of the Buddhist Canon, called in Pali the ''Abhidhamma Piṭaka''. Helena P. BLAVATSKY (''TG, 3'') describes it as the metaphysical part of the TRIPIṬAKA (The Three Baskets of Traditional Buddhism). The word ''Piṭaka'' means “basket” and ''Abhidhamma'' or ''Abhidharma'' suggests development or elaboration (also superiority or intensity) of the teaching (''dhamma'' or ''dharma''). See BUDDHISM. |
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The Sanskrit name of the third part of the Buddhist Canon, called in Pali the Abhidhamma Piṭaka. Helena P. BLAVATSKY (TG, 3) describes it as the metaphysical part of the TRIPIṬAKA (The Three Baskets of Traditional Buddhism). The word Piṭaka means “basket” and Abhidhamma or Abhidharma suggests development or elaboration (also superiority or intensity) of the teaching (dhamma or dharma). See BUDDHISM.
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