table of matter
DESCRIPTION
The two types of matter All types of matter are the same with regard to having the characteristic of transforming. But matter is basically classified into two types: 1. Mahā bhūta = the great appearance 2. Upādāya rūpa = the derivative “Mahābhūta” means the great appearance. They are mentioned sometimes as “the elements” (dhātu). These are some types of matter that depend on the 4 mahābhūtas. They are termed in Pāḷi “upādāya rūpa”, meaning “derivative”. The derivative matters are classified into 24 types, being enumerated as 10 groups.