Dhammadhara College of Languages, Mandalay
Title The guide : (Netti-Ppakaraṇam) ; according to Kaccāna Thera /
PublicationLondon : Pali Text Society, 1977.
Description lxxvii, 325 pages ; 21 cm.
Series Translation series : no. 33
The Nettippakaraṇa and Peṭakopadesa are complementary texts that together provide a comprehensive framework for understanding and interpreting the Buddha’s teachings. This book, Nettippakaraṇa meaning “The Guide” or “The Method”, attributed to Kaccāna Thera, is a translation a text from the Khuddakanikāya in the Suttapiṭaka of the Tipiṭaka. The work serves as a guide to interpreting the Buddha’s teachings, providing a systematic framework for understanding the Dhamma. Nettippakaraṇa Organizes around 16 hāras (modes of conveying meaning) and 5 nayas (methods of interpretation). It focuses on practical application and teaching. Nettippakaraṇa is more concise and accessible than Peṭakopadesa. It is a standalone guide. At the end of the book, it includes indexes for easy reference.
ISBN: 0710085761
Subject(s) Netti-Ppakaraṇam translation
Contributor(s) Ñāṇamoli, Bhikkhu
Classification Number 294.382358 Su