40 - Being Beneficial Instead of Right: The Buddhist Concept of Skillful Means
The Zen Studies Podcast
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Exploring Skillful Means in the Lotus Sutra
This chapter delves into the concept of skillful means in Buddhism, focusing on the Lotus Sutra. It discusses the justification for the late appearance of the Lotus Sutra and its use as a strategy to gain legitimacy. The chapter also explores a parable from the Lotus Sutra that illustrates the importance of finding skillful means to communicate positive change to others.
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