Numerical Dhammas
  
 Lists of Dhammas from the Early Buddhist Texts
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1

Lists of One

Ekakanipāta

1

Nutriment/Feeding

Āhāra

1

Heedfulness

Appamāda
2

Lists of Two

Dukanipāta

2

Right View

Sammādiṭṭhi
3

Lists of Three

Tikanipāta

3

Doors of Action/Avenues of Conduct

Carati

3

Root Defilements

Kilesa

3

Cravings

Taṇhā

3

Feelings/Sensations

Vedanā

3

Grounds for Making Merit

Puñña

3

Skillful Mental Qualities

3

Perils/Dangers

Bhaya

3

Refuges/Jewels

Ekaḍasaka

3

Right Intention/Resolve

Sammāsaṅkappa

3

Steps/Standpoints

3

Perceptions

Saññā

3

Trainings

Sikkhā
4

Lists of Four

Catukkanipāta

4

Noble Truths

Ariyasacca

4

Right Speech

Sammāvācā

4

Right Effort

Sammāvāyāmo

4

Bases of Power

Iddhi

4

Elements

Mahābhūta

4

Mental Effluents/Taints

Āsavas

4

Heavenly Abodes

Brahmā Vihāras

4

Factors for Stream-entry

Sotāpattiyaṅgaṃ

4

Establishments of Mindfulness

Satipaṭṭhānas

4

Right Concentration

Sammāsamādhi

4

Formless/Higher Attainments

Āruppajhānas

4

Classes of Noble Disciples

4

Assemblies
5

Lists of Five

Pañcakanipāta

5

Hindrances

Nīvaraṇa

5

Faculties

Indriya

5

Powers / Strengths

Bala

5

Clinging Aggregates

Upādānakkhandha

5

Precepts

Pañcasīla

5

Themes for Frequent Reflection

Abhiṇhapaccavekkhitabbaṭhāna

5

Right Livelihood

Sammāājīva
6

Lists of Six

Chakkanipāta

6

Sense Bases / Media

Saḷāyatana
7

Lists of Seven

Sattakanipāta

7

Factors of Awakening

Bojjhaṅga
8

Lists of Eight

Aṭṭhakanipāta

8

Noble Eightfold Path

Ariyo aṭṭhaṅgiko maggo

8

Precepts (Uposatha Practice)

Aṭṭhaṅga-samannāgata Uposatha
10

Lists of Ten

Dasakanipāta

10

Courses of Wholesome Action

Kusalakammapathā
12

Lists of Twelve

Dvādasakanipāta

12

Dependent Origination

Paṭiccasamuppāda

12

Graduated Training

Anupubbasikkhā
16

Lists of Sixteen

Soḷasakanipāta

16

Mindfulness of Breathing

Ānāpānassati