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- Upaya - Wikipedia
In Buddhism, upaya (Sanskrit: उपाय, upāya, expedient means, pedagogy) is an aspect of guidance along the Buddhist paths to liberation where a conscious, voluntary action "is driven by an incomplete reasoning" about its direction
- expedient means | Dictionary of Buddhism | Nichiren Buddhism Library
The teaching that directly reveals the truth of enlightenment is called the true teaching, while the teachings that are expounded in accordance with the people’s capacity and as a temporary means of leading people to the truth are called expedient teachings or provisional teachings
- An Explanation of Upaya in Buddhism - Learn Religions
Mahayana Buddhists often use the word upaya, which is translated "skillful means" or "expedient means " Very simply, upaya is any activity that helps others realize enlightenment
- On the ‘Expedient Means’ Chapter - World Tribune
This is the essential teaching of the Lotus Sutra, the message of the “Expedient Means” chapter Shakyamuni perceived that everyone possesses Buddhahood just as he did
- Expedient Means Are Words of Wisdom for Raising People Up
An expedient means is a means or a device that the Buddha, out of compassion, employs to help people attain enlightenment From the outset, Shakyamuni's ultimate purpose lay in enabling all people to attain Buddhahood; but he did not reveal this in the provisional sutras
- Expedient means - Tibetan Buddhist Encyclopedia
The teaching that directly reveals the truth of enlightenment is called the true teaching, while the teachings that are expounded in accordance with the people's capacity and as a temporary means of leading people to the truth are called expedient teachings or provisional teachings
- Expedient means: Significance and symbolism - Wisdom Library
Expedient means in Buddhism refers to adaptive, skillful methods employed by Buddhas and Bodhisattvas tailored to individual circumstances, helping beings accumulate knowledge, overcome suffering, and progress toward enlightenment effectively
- Expedient Means - BCA
The Buddha used the term “hoben” 方便 or “upaya,” translated as expedient or skillful means It was used as a way or means of leading sentient beings to the Truth
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