Ethical Concept in Anãgatavaṃsa

Abstract

This article aimed to study the ethical concept in making merit by life-dedication, which is classified as a paramattha pãramī (ultimate perfection) seen in Anãgatavaṃsa. In this scripture, it had mentioned about life-dedication to achieve the ultimate goal in life which had done by faith and bravery of Bodhisattva. But this means is not only against the ethical principles of Buddhism, the stories that appeared in Anãgatavaṃsa also created standards and prototypes of Buddhism until it became a populist belief that affected Buddhism within unconventional faith and principle of deeds. It also opposes the principles of cause and result in Buddhism as well.

The study of ethical concepts in Anãgatavaṃsa exemplifies the different dimensions of ethical self-dedication and rationality based on the principles of the Dhammavinaya. It also points to a different aspect of the author's purpose.