The Netti-Pakarana: With Extracts from Dhammapala’s Commentary (1902)

The Netti-Pakarana is a book written by Edmund Hardy, first published in 1902. It is a Buddhist text that explores the nature of consciousness and the path to enlightenment. The book is based on the Netti-Pakarana, an ancient Buddhist text that outlines the principles of Buddhist psychology. The book also includes extracts from Dhammapala's commentary, which provide further insight into the teachings of the Netti-Pakarana. The Netti-Pakarana is divided into two parts. The first part discusses the nature of consciousness and the different states of mind that individuals can experience. The second part outlines the path to enlightenment, including the various stages of meditation and the importance of developing mindfulness and concentration. Throughout the book, Hardy provides detailed explanations and analysis of the teachings of the Netti-Pakarana. He also includes extensive footnotes and references to other Buddhist texts, making the book a valuable resource for those interested in Buddhist philosophy and psychology. Overall, The Netti-Pakarana is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of Buddhist teachings on consciousness and enlightenment.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.