The Atthasalini

The Atthasalini is a book written by Edward Muller in 1897, which is a commentary on the Dhammasangani by Buddhaghosa. The Dhammasangani is a Buddhist text that lists and categorizes all the elements of existence. Buddhaghosa's commentary on this text, the Atthasalini, provides further explanation and analysis of these elements. Muller's book provides a translation of the Atthasalini into English, along with a detailed introduction and notes. The introduction covers the history and background of the Dhammasangani and the Atthasalini, as well as the life and work of Buddhaghosa. The notes provide additional context and explanation for the text, helping the reader to understand its meaning and significance. Overall, The Atthasalini is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Buddhist philosophy and the study of Buddhist texts. It provides a thorough and accessible translation of an important commentary on one of the foundational texts of Buddhism.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.