(catuh-sam!graha-vastu); The 'four methods of winning (people) over.' Also written 四摄事. The four methods that bodhisattvas employ to approach and save people. They are: (1) bushi 布施, giving the gift of Dharma or something that people like; (2) aiyu 爱语 using kind words; (3) lixing 利行 acting for the purpose of benefit to them; (4) tongshi 同事 physically working together with them.