Analysis of the concept of Parami in Mahayana Buddhism

Abstract

This article studies and analyzes the concept of Parami practice in Mahayana Buddhism, in which Parami or Paramita is a core teaching or the heart of Mahayana Buddhism. After the split between Theravada and Mahayana sects after the passing of the Buddha, there were different interpretations and practices. In Mahayana Buddhism, it is believed that every human being has Bodhicitta, which is a mind that is determined to help all beings escape from suffering. If there is a determination through the practice of the ten perfections (10 Paramitas), which are the tools to achieve the highest spiritual goal called "the other shore", namely, Giving, Morality, Kashana, Energy, Dhyana, Wisdom, Upayakaosalya, Determination, Strength and Jhana, which the Bodhisattva must practice from the true determination to reach each level, it shows the development and practice of the Bodhisattva's perfections at each level until reaching enlightenment. Therefore, if we analyze the profound practice of perfections in Mahayana Buddhism from the Bodhicitta that has the determination to help others or benefit society before self-benefit, it is a useful life by eliminating conflicts both internally (the practitioner's mind) and externally (aiming to eliminate and eliminate the suffering of all beings), it is not a life that aims to gain personal benefits or happiness. Which is the essence of the concept of practicing paramis in Mahayana Buddhism.