Statements (19)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:Buddhism
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| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
Upaya
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| gptkbp:category |
gptkb:Buddhism
Buddhist terminology |
| gptkbp:centralTo |
Mahayana Buddhist philosophy
|
| gptkbp:contrastsWith |
literal interpretation of teachings
|
| gptkbp:describedBy |
gptkb:Lotus_Sutra
gptkb:Mahayana_Buddhism |
| gptkbp:describes |
use of skillful methods to teach the Dharma
|
| gptkbp:emphasizes |
gptkb:Buddhism
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Expedient Means
|
| gptkbp:languageOfOrigin |
gptkb:Sanskrit
|
| gptkbp:nameInSanskrit |
gptkb:Upāya
|
| gptkbp:purpose |
to adapt teachings to the capacity of the audience
|
| gptkbp:relatedConcept |
gptkb:Skillful_Means
|
| gptkbp:teaches |
flexibility in spiritual instruction
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Fahua_jing
gptkb:Chinese_Tiantai_Buddhism |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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