Its important to them because, well in order to have peace, you have to have compassion for others if you're Buddhist.
Its important to them because, well in order to have peace, you have to have compassion for others if you're Buddhist.
Thervada Buddhism focuses on the Buddha's wisdom, where as Mahayana Buddhism focuses on the Buddha's compassion.
Thervada Buddhism focuses on the Buddha's wisdom, where as Mahayana Buddhism focuses on the Buddha's compassion.
The main difference between Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism is their approach to enlightenment. Theravada focuses on individual realization and self-liberation, while Mahayana emphasizes compassion and the idea of helping all beings achieve enlightenment. Additionally, Mahayana includes a wider range of texts and practices than Theravada.
He was a very important god after he was dead
mahayana is one of two major Buddhism exiting mahayana is one of two major Buddhism exiting
Around 185 Million people are Mahayana Buddhists. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhism#Mahayana
He lost his mother to breast cancer, so it was important to show some compassion towards his loss.
Mahayana scriptures are known as Sutras.
If I understand your question correctly, Zen developed out of the Mahayana tradition. Tibetan tradition is different from both Mahayana and Zen.
By showing Compassion towards others, is showing that you care for them! Most people show compassion for you, don't they? So, do to others as you would have them do to you! And if people around you DON'T show compassion towards you, then, be a leader! Show them that compassion is a good element for Friendship, and Love.
Yes, there is a corollary to the Bodhisattas in the Mahayana tradition in Theravada.