Vien Ly, Thich See all items with this value

2001

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109-119

1530-4108 See all items with this value

Gautama Buddha’s profound teachings 2,500 years ago, as we know, were directed to all levels of Indian caste and culture. He employed the method of upāya, or skillful means, to reach all beings. In addition to teaching his discovery of the great paradigm from cause to cure of suffering and the Middle Way, there were his discourses on the joy of respect for one’s self and for all sentient beings. In my research and writings on the doctrine of the Four Sublime States, I have punctuated my views in hopes of bringing these “boundless vows” to a position to arouse a humanness in all who study and practice them, especially students of meditation practice and those in the struggles and joys and happiness of daily living.