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upaya

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[oo-pah-yuh] / ʊˈpɑ yə /

noun

Buddhism.
  1. any device, as a koan, used for purposes of instruction.


Etymology

Origin of upaya

From the Sanskrit word upāya means

Example Sentences

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Brant took a course on care for the dying at Upaya Zen Center in Santa Fe, N.M.

From Los Angeles Times

Nonaccredited certifications such as those offered by the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care or the Upaya Zen Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico, are also popular.

From Seattle Times

Buddhism emphasizes emotional balance, inclusiveness, kindness, compassion and wisdom, said Roshi Joan Halifax, an environmental activist and abbot of the Upaya Zen Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

From Seattle Times

And they knew the people they serve — some of the poorest people in the world, who benefit from Upaya’s investments in small businesses in India — would need their support more than ever in the coming months.

From Seattle Times

Perlu upaya keras untuk segera menyalurkan bantuan.

From BBC