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Skilful Means: A Concept in Mahayana Buddhism Paperback - 2003 - 2nd Edition

by Michael Pye

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First published in 1979, 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.

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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.

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The concept of 'skilful means' is one of the leading ideas of Mahayana Buddhism and was first used extensively in The Lotus Sutra and other writings treated below.

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  • Title Skilful Means: A Concept in Mahayana Buddhism
  • Author Michael Pye
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition number 2nd
  • Edition 2
  • Pages 209
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Routledge, Independence, Kentucky, U.S.A
  • Publication date 2003-12-18
  • Features Bibliography, Index, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780415314275 / 0415314275
  • Weight 0.78 lbs (0.35 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.12 x 6.16 x 0.68 in (23.16 x 15.65 x 1.73 cm)
  • Themes
    • Cultural Region: Asian - General
    • Religious Orientation: Buddhist
  • Category Religion - World Religions
  • Library of Congress subjects Upaaya (Buddhism)
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2003045942
  • Dewey Decimal Code 294.342

About the author

Michael Pye is Professor of the Study of Religions at the University of Marburg. He is a former President of the International Association for the History of Religions (1995-2000), and has taught at the Universities of Lancaster and Leeds.
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