[egoldhyip]

That statement does not reflect Theravada perspective. The Abhidhamma is discussed here. It's part of the Tipitaka. It's part of the Theravada tradition. The tradition regards it as a teaching of the Buddha.

I concur with Jechbi. Unlike Stuka, I am personally not inclined to defend the integrity of the term "Theravada".

Whilst "Theravada" includes within it the Pali suttas, it does not fully represent the teachings of the Pali.

Theravada is similar to the Catholicism, which includes the Bible within it, but does not always represent the reported teachings of Jesus Christ.

Despite its misnomer "Teaching of The Elders", Theravada is just another sect, just like the Gelug or "Yellow Hat" branch of Tibetan Buddhism is just another sect.

Imo, Stuka is barking up the wrong tree.

Kind regards

Element