Provisional meaning
Provisional meaning (Skt. neyārtha; Wyl. drang don) - the teachings of the Buddha may be divided into those of provisional meaning and those of definitive meaning.
Mipham Rinpoche said:
- When it comes to the meaning of what is taught,
- You should know the provisional and definitive,
- And rely not on any provisional meaning,
- But only on the meaning that has certain truth.
Alternative translations
- Expedient meaning
- Interpretable meaning