Sayadaw combined the essence of Abidhamma with Sutta and Jataka stories so that it could be understood by the common man. The Mahasi Sayadaw, as well, composed The Great Abidhamma as Dhamma talks. In accord with its name, it is a truly great composition. Perhaps Sayadaw is planning to adapt the approach of the great Mahasi Sayadaw and that of the great Mahâgandâyone Sayadaw and add his own experiences to write a Experiential Abidhamma. That one, as well, has yet to materialize. If it does come to be, it seems as if it would be an very interesting book.

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