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Also known as Dhātukathā, Discourse on Elements, Dhātu-kathā

The Dhātukathā (Pali: dhātukathā; ) is a Buddhist scripture, part of the Pāli Canon of Theravāda Buddhism, where it is included in the Abhidhamma Piṭaka. This text is a key component of the Abhidhamma literature and serves as an important tool for the detailed analysis and understanding of the dhammas (phenomena) as outlined in earlier texts.

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Canonical text
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Abhidhamma Piṭaka
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Pañcapakaraṇa-aṭṭhakathā (Dhātukathā-aṭṭhakathā)
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Dt; Dhk; DhK
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Pañcapakaraṇamūlaṭīkā
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Buddhaghosa
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Bhāṇaka
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dt
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Vb
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Pp
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Pañcapakaraṇa-anuṭīkā

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8 sections
Contents
  • Overview
  • Content and structure
  • Analytical methodology
  • Relation to Dhammasaṅgaṇī and Vibhaṅga
  • Importance in tradition
  • Translations
  • English
  • References

The Dhātukathā (Pali: dhātukathā; ) is a Buddhist scripture, part of the Pāli Canon of Theravāda Buddhism, where it is included in the Abhidhamma Piṭaka. This text is a key component of the Abhidhamma literature and serves as an important tool for the detailed analysis and understanding of the dhammas (phenomena) as outlined in earlier texts.

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