
Which Mahayana sutra is known for teaching the Bodhisattva ideal and the doctrine of 'skillful means' (upaya)?
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Options:
- Lotus Sutra (Saddharma Puṇḍarīka)
- Heart Sutra (Prajñāpāramitā)
- Diamond Sutra (Vajracchedikā)
- Lankavatara Sutra
Correct answer: Lotus Sutra (Saddharma Puṇḍarīka)
Explanation: The Lotus Sutra (Saddharma Puṇḍarīka Sūtra) emphasizes the Bodhisattva ideal and upaya; it became especially influential in East Asia after Kumarajiva’s Chinese translation in 406 CE.
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