（1） A provisionally established method or system. Synonymous with 安立 （anli）. To set forth， produce. The various teaching methods， such as sutras， /sa^stras， meditation and ko^an analysis. （2） Hypothesize， assume. （3） To establish something that is not truly existent （prajn~apti， prajn~apta， upaca^ra， vijn~apti）.