About Upaya-Kaushalya

Upaya-kaushalya is a concept in Buddhism emphasizing the use of skillful means by practitioners to achieve enlightenment. It suggests that while certain methods or views may not be ultimately true, they can still serve as expedient practices to bring one closer to realization. This exercise of skill involves adapting one's message to suit the audience and is highly valued in the Pali Canon. Upaya-kaushalya underscores the importance of flexibility and pragmatism in spiritual practice to facilitate progress towards ultimate truth.