Paramattha - Science of the Inner Life

This book offers a modern interpretation of ancient Buddhist wisdom, presenting a comprehensive outline of the higher teachings (Abhidhamma) of Buddhism from a practitioner's perspective. Blending scholarly insight with practical self-help guidance, it takes readers on a timeless journey of spiritual growth. By exploring the body, mind, and consciousness, in the context of spiritual development the book provides a deeper understanding of life's meaning and purpose. Enriched with diagrams and practical examples, it illustrates how to apply Abhidhamma principles in daily life. The book is divided into four parts: • Part 1: A revised overview of the basic concepts of the Abhidhamma system, including matter, mind, consciousness, and Nibbana, providing a foundational vocabulary of insight. • Part 2: An exploration of the 24 Pa??hana conditions, examining how these principles relate to the foundational items in Part 1—forming a grammar of insight. • Part 3: A presentation of the Five Laws of Existence (Pañca Niyama), which builds upon the previous parts to deepen understanding of how the universe operates. • Part 4: Practical applications of the knowledge presented in the previous sections, demonstrating how these insights can be integrated into meditation and spiritual practice.