BDK – Lotus Sutra – part 10. The Tathagata uses the Parable to demonstrate his use of the skillful means of the earlier teachings for Sravakas and Pratyekabuddhas as well as Bodhisattvas as expedients or skillful means to lead those of varying capacities and desires to this now, this One vehicle, this Buddhaness teaching.

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