Dhātukathā (Discourse on Elements)

Dhātukathā is the third of the seven books of the Abhidhamma Piṭaka. This treatise examines the relationships among phenomena (dhammas) through three fundamental classifications of Theravāda Buddhism: the aggregates (khandha), the sense bases (āyatana), and the elements (dhātu). Through a systematic method of analysis and comparison, the Dhātukathā clarifies the structure of psycho-physical phenomena and their place within the Abhidhamma system of doctrine. The translation by U Nārada Sayadaw, accompanied by charts and detailed explanations, provides a valuable resource for advanced study and scholarly research in Theravāda Abhidhamma.