Write short notes on any 4 of the following
Rupa -> This is matter / form. Made up of the 4 great elements (Cattaro Maha Bhuta) and 24 Secondary Elements. The 4 are Pathavi (Earth), Apo (Water), Tejo (Fire), Vayo (Wind).
Paramattha -> Absolute Realities. The 4 paramatthas are citta, cetasika, rupa, nibbana
Kathuvatthu -> The 5th book of the Abhidhamma on the Points of Controversy. last to be compiled under Ven. Moggaliputta Tissa Thera under the reign of King Asoka during the 3rd Buddhist Council.
Arammana -> Objects of Consciousness. "Aram" is delight in or hang on. "Mana" is object.
Lokuttara -> Supramundane
Abhidhammattha Sangaha -> A Mannual of Abhidhamma by Venerable Anuruddha Thera, an Indian monk of kanjevaram, gives an epitome of the entire Abhidhamma Pitaka. It is still the most fitting introduction to Abhidhamma. By mastering this book, a general knowledge of Abdhidhamma may easily be acquired.
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