응병여약
[應病與藥, Eungbyeong Yeoyak]
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병의 성질과 증상에 따라 적절한 약을 주는 것처럼, 부처가 중생의 근기에 따라 법을 설하는 것을 말함
Prescribing medicine according to the illness: The Buddha's mode of teaching according to the capability or tolerance of the sentient beings as the doctor prescribes the medicine according to the nature and symptom of the disease.