能止方便 néng zhǐ fāngbiàn
          
              néng zhǐ fāngbiàn 
              
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              expedient means that are able to prevent [unwholesome dharmas from arising] 
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                Notes: Quote: as mentioned in the 起信論 “Awakening of Faith” attributed to Aśvaghoṣha (Aśvaghoṣa and Hakeda 2006, p. 82; FGDB '四種方便'; T 1666, 32.0580c12)