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From Nanda to Tantra: Desire, Skillful Means, and the Buddhist Path

In the story of Nanda’s spiritual journey, we learn how the Buddha motivated him to remain in the monastic life by promising him the reward of 500 celestial maidens. This is often presented as a skillful means — a way to encourage a lustful young man to pursue […]