Even the Attanomati is higher than Non-Theravada Suttas or Interpretations

[Matthias-Lentrein]

The Myth That Classical Theravādins Do Not Read Suttas

I think that most dvi-pitakins (Westerners) believe that those who promote the Abhidhamma and commentaries simply dwell exclusively on such topics and limit themselves to such areas, forever reading the Abhidhammatthasaṅgaha, The Visuddhimagga, and Buddhist Legends. I myself read the Suttas all of the time and consider them foremost in authority. However, I also respect and appreciate the commentaries and Abhidhamma which explain the details in the Suttas which are surely missing. People usua…