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Skilful Means - A Concept in Mahayana Buddhism (Hardcover, 2nd edition) Loot Price: R4,178
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Skilful Means - A Concept in Mahayana Buddhism (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Michael Pye

Skilful Means - A Concept in Mahayana Buddhism (Hardcover, 2nd edition)

Michael Pye

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'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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Imprint: Routledge
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Release date: 2017
First published: 2003
Authors: Michael Pye
Dimensions: 234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format: Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages: 222
Edition: 2nd edition
ISBN-13: 978-1-138-17974-5
Categories: Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > General
Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Buddhism > General
Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Buddhism > General
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LSN: 1-138-17974-4
Barcode: 9781138179745

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