Dhammadhara College of Languages, Mandalay
Title	A Study of Avijjā and Taṇhā (Ignorance and Craving) In Theravāda Buddhism /
Author	Kumāra, Ashin
Publication	Mandalay : State Pariyatti Sāsana University, 2012.
Note	Sāsanatakkasīla Dhammapāragū Ph. D. Dissertation.
	This Dissertation is an attempt to solve the problem why beings in the world wander in Saṃsāra. In this dissertation, the Solution is given for the etymological study of Avijjā and Taṇhā and the meaning of Avijjā and Taṇhā based on the grammatical point of View. It is also described the nature of Avijjā and Taṇhā according to psychological and philosophical point of view. Then, it also mentions how the beings go on in Saṃsāra because of Avijjā and Taṇhā and how to eradicate Avijjā and Taṇhā through Sīla (Morality), Samādhi ( Concentration) and Paññā (wisdom) according to Theravāda Buddhism.
	Includes Bibliographical notes.
	Includes Five Chapters. In Chapter I : An Etymological Study of Avijjā and Taṇhā Chapter II : A Psychological Study of Avijjā and Taṇhā. Chapter III : A Philosophical Study of Avijjā and Taṇhā. Chapter IV : Avijjā and Taṇhā, as Major Cause of Saṃsāra. Chapter V : The Buddhist Way Leading to the Final Cessation of Avijjā and Taṇhā Conclusion. Bibliography.
Subject(s)	Ph.D. Dissertation Avijjā and Taṇhā Theravada Buddhism.
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Classification Number	T-3 Ph.D.