How is Citta Classified in Abhidhamma?
Cittas are classified in planes of existence or as in their functions (i.e. Akusala, Kusala, Vipaka and Kriya). In all there are 89 / 121 Cittas
Citta is classified into 4 planes: Kamavacara (Sense Sphere 54 = (8,2,2 Akusala) + (7,8,3 Ahetuka) + (8.8.8 Sobhana)) Rupavacara (Form Sphere 15 = (5 Kusala) + (5 Vipaka) + (5 Kriya)) Arupavacara (Formless Sphere 12 = (4 Kusala) + (4 Vipaka) + (4 Kriya)) Lokuttara (Supramundane Sphere 8 / 40 = (4 / 20 Magga Kusala) + (4 / 20 Phala Vipaka)) The Rupavacara and Arupavacara are together named as Mahagata i.e. grown great.
The Cittas can be classified according to nature of ethical code: Kusala (21 / 37), Akusala (12). Vipaka (36 / 52) and Kriya (20)
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