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40 - Being Beneficial Instead of Right: The Buddhist Concept of Skillful Means

40 - Being Beneficial Instead of Right: The Buddhist Concept of Skillful Means

FromThe Zen Studies Podcast


40 - Being Beneficial Instead of Right: The Buddhist Concept of Skillful Means

FromThe Zen Studies Podcast

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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Dec 7, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The Buddhist concept of “upaya,” skillful or expedient means, arose around the dawn of the common era – about 2,000 years ago. It emphasizes that even if we possess wisdom, when we want to share it with other beings and help them, it’s not so easy to do so. We need to be patient, creative, and compassionate so they will be able to hear, accept, and act on what we have to share.
Released:
Dec 7, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Host Domyo Burk is a Soto Zen priest and teacher. She records episodes specifically for podcast listeners on traditional Zen and Buddhist teachings, practices, and history.