Buddhist Psychology & Philosophy for Modern Minds: Vol. 1 — Dhammasaṅgaṇī: Enumeration of Phenomena (Buddhist Psychology & Philosophy for Modern Minds Book Series) Kindle Edition

PrefaceThis volume opens a series designed to make Abhidhamma both accurate and usable—a book youcan study in class at 10:00 and apply to a real-life episode at 10:05. We begin with theDhammasaṅgaṇī, which enumerates what actually appears in experience: a citta (moment ofknowing), its cetasikas (co-arising mental factors), relevant rūpas (material phenomena), and thesingular unconditioned (nibbāna). Learning to name these precisely transforms vague stories about“me” into readable, lawful events. With this literacy, daily life becomes a living lab for clear seeing(vipassanā)—observing arising and ceasing without self-view.Who this book is for●Teachers who want classroom-ready diagrams, drills, and assessments that track doctrine andpractice.●Learners who prefer concrete steps over abstraction—short guided exercises, micro-logs, andscenario mapping to build dependable skills.●Practitioners seeking a gentle bridge from concept to direct observation in ordinary episodes(notifications, conversations, decisions).How to use this bookEvery chapter follows the same, tight arc to keep study practical and repeatable:1. Orientation (why this matters) →2. Diagram Hook (what to draw/see) →3. Doctrinal Core (precise definitions tied to sources) →4. Practice Section (5–12 minutes, classroom + solo) →5. Assessment Pack (fixed counts: T/F, fill-ins, matching, label-the-diagram, short answer, scenario,micro-log, quick quiz) →6. Takeaway Box (1–3 bullets).This pattern is deliberate: name it, see it, try it, check it. Repetition across chapters builds speed andconfidence without sacrificing precision. Read more