Abstract

In this article the ideas of Mahayana Buddhist worldview morality, reflecting the awakened consciousness, free from negative thoughts, imbued with compassion and love, the state of mind, which is called "bodhichitta" - the desire to lead to enlightenment and happiness every living being, the state of mind, which is mandatory for followers of Mahayana traditions, for those who have taken the path of Bodhisattva. The teachings of the Mahayana worldview and the ideal of the bodhisattva are examined and one of the most important components of the extraordinary training of bodhisattvas, the training of morality, is revealed

Keywords

Mahayana worldview, bodhisattva, bodhichitta, paramitas, morality, compassion, wisdom, enlightenment

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