Skilful Means: A Concept in Mahayana Buddhism

accordance activity already appear appropriate associated attain become bodhisattva bring Buddha Buddhahood Buddhist called central Chapter character Chinese closely concept consistent contains context course detail Dharma dictionary discussion doctrine earlier early enlightenment example existence explained expression fact fang-pien final follows four further given gives hand hõben idea important indicate intention interest Japanese known Kumārajiva's later lead less lines living Lotus Sutra Mahayana Mahayana Buddhism matter method mind namely nature nirvana original particular passage Perfection of Insight phrase popular position possible practice present principle proclaim question quoted reason referred religion represents respect Sanskrit seems seen sense simply skilful means skill story taken Tathāgata teaching term things thought tradition translation true truth understanding understood upāya usage various vehicle verses VIII Vimalakirti whole writings