Editing Pāramitā (section)

==== Upāyapāramitā ====
The perfection of [[Upaya|skillful means]] (''upāya-kauśalya'') is the skill of a Buddha or an advanced bodhisattva which allows them to perfectly tailor their teachings and actions to align with the inclinations and capacities of his audience. Because buddhas and bodhisattvas have profound understanding, they can provide teachings that are most suitable for each individual, akin to a physician prescribing specific treatments for particular ailments.<ref name=":0">Buswell, Robert E; Lopez, Donald S. ''The Princeton Dictionary of Buddhism'', pp. 942-943. Princeton University Press, Nov 24, 2013.</ref> Moreover, ''skillful means'' can serve to explain why certain actions, which might seem unethical to beings of limited spiritual insight, become virtuous when undertaken by a bodhisattva who acts with the ultimate welfare of others in mind.<ref name=":0" />