Theravada Buddhist Philosophy’s the Concept of Bodhisattva in the Viewpoint of Mahayana

Abstract

This article has objectives to find answers about the importance of the Bodhisattva concept of both Theravada and Mahayana Buddhist philosophy. This article, it was found that:- Both concepts will give the meaning of the Bodhisattva that is, a person who intends and has the intent to attain enlightenment or is a person who has practiced the prestige to attain enlightenment as a Buddha. Therefore preaching the dharma to save all beings from suffering. Including the process and the duration of performing the prestige are no different. For the questionnaire, there were two issues:- Mahayana Buddhist philosophy places more importance on mercy than wisdom. It arises from the image of a Bodhisattva who practiced his virtue by helping all living beings with mercy. But he did not deny the use of wisdom. As for the Theravada people, they did not deny the use of mercy, but in practicing charisma, there was always the use of hidden wisdom, even if it was a charismatic practice. And another issue related to Mahayana Buddhist philosophy tends to give more importance to self-sacrifice for others, but Theravada Buddhism teaches others to sacrifice. Even though the Theravada side is viewed like this, when carefully considered, it can be seen that such sacrifices have implications of mercy and wisdom, as in the example of Vessantara. However, there may be an unclear picture like the way of practicing Mahayana that focuses on helping others by self-sacrifice.