Skilful Means : A Concept in Mahayana Buddhism
by
Michael Pye
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
0415314275
ISBN-13
9780415314275
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint
Routledge
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Dec 18th, 2003
Print length
222 Pages
Weight
344 grams
Dimensions
23.60 x 15.60 x 1.40 cms
Product Classification:
Buddhism
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Skilful means' is the key principle of Mahayana, one of the great Buddhist traditions. I illuminates a core working philosophy essential for any complete understanding of Buddhism.
''Skilful Means'' is the key principle of Mahayana, one of the great Buddhist traditions. First described in the Lotus Sutra, it originates in myths of the Buddha''s compassionate plans for raising life from the ceaseless round of birth and death. His strategies or interventions are ''skilful means'' - morally wholesome tricks devised for the purpose of enabling nirvana or enlightenment. Michael Pye''s clear and engaging introductory guide investigates the meaning and context of skilful means in Mayahana Buddhist teachings, whilst tracing its early origins in ancient Japanese and Theravada thought. First published in 1978, and still the best explanation of the concept, it illuminates a core working philosophy essential for any complete understanding of Buddhism.
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