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Nissaya Paccaya - The Foundations of the World

Nissaya Paccaya - The Foundations of the World

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In this Dhamma talk, I explore the foundations of the world—how everything arises based on a foundation of something else. As part of my Paṭṭhāna series, I translate the Pāli word nissaya as “foundation.” Following the pattern of previous Paṭṭhāna conditions, I examine how the concept of “Foundations” relates to the four ultimates (paramattha) of Abhidhamma philosophy: Matter, Mind, Consciousness, and Nibbāna.


For a deeper perspective, I recommend reading my book Paramattha or listening to my introductory talks on Abhidhamma: Basics of Buddhist Philosophy and Paṭṭhāna – The Grammar of Insight”.

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