Conference Theme: Mindfulness: Traditions and Compassionate ApplicationsConsidering the importance of the Abhidhammic analysis of mind (citta) and mental factors (cetasika) for understanding of the full scope of Samatha, this paper aims to introduce its methods and goals by examining the jhāna-cittas as they are detailed in the Visuddhimagga and summarized in the Abhidhammattha-saṅgaha, two classics of Theravāda.postprin
