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The Four Means of Unification

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Catuḥ-saṃgraha-vastu 四攝事: Four Means of Unification, four all-embracing bodhisattva virtues:  

  • Dāna 布施 - Giving what others like
  • Priyavacana 愛語 - Kind speech, pleasing to others
  • Arthakṛtya 利行 - Volunteerism, conduct beneficial to others
  • Samānārthatā 同事 - Co-operation and adaptation of oneself to others