An Analysis of Buddhist Instructional Methodsin Kasibhāradavājasutta

Abstract

       The dissemination of Dhamma to the people is a unified practice because teaching is both science, art, and a subject that is the true knowledge of teaching. The effective method of propagating the teachings causes faith to those who are not faithful and creates faith even more to those who are already faithful. From the era of the Buddha to the present day, it can be seen that preaching is the most effective method of propagating doctrine. Therefore, in teaching methods, it is necessary to lay out guidelines for unity.
      The dhamma talks in the general form of a Buddha are a sutta which represents his wisdom, who considers the Dhamma topics displayed as suitable for the audience. The metaphorical instruction by giving an example with comparison lets the listeners understand what the good and bad will happen. The comparative characteristics make listeners understand more easily. In comparison, there may be opposite or similar characteristics of two things. Therefore, a distinctive feature of the metaphor is that it is easier for listeners to understand what is difficult. This causes the listener to well imagine what they are listening to.