Abstract:
This research studied two main points of Kalฺ yanamitฺ ta (good friends), namely: [1] The teaching of the
Kalฺ yanamitฺ ta in Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism [2] The Thought of Kalฺ yanamitฺ ta in the state of a person
and Dhamma which is influential to develop one’s life and to attain the Dhamma.
The results of research showed that there were differences and similarities among Kalฺy anamitฺ ta teaching
or friendship, and there was variation in attainment, of the ultimate goal between Theravada and Mahayana.
Concerning difference aspects the research found that there was variation in the meaning, kinds, duty and virtue of
Kalฺy anamitฺ ta. Sometimes the researcher also found that the words might be different but the description and the
purpose are the same. That is, the person or the things are to be the supporters, as a good example to develop life to
attain the ultimate goal. In the cast of kind and duty we found in both schools, there were two levels; the mundane
level and the superabundance levels.
[1] The mundane like father, mother, teacher Upajฺj ฺ ha [spiritual teachers or preceptor], Acariya [regular
instructor], wife and husband etc. these things are said to be good supporters, and a good example of a person
which can lead the others to be good persons too.
[2] Superabundance levels according to Theravada are emphasized on the Buddha and the Paccekkbuddha
[private or silent Buddha] etc. As for Mahayana. it is emphasized on the Buddha and Boddhisatฺt a
[candidate] examples and can be influential and encourage a betterment in conduct, mentality and wisdom in
accordance with the noble eight fold path as for a good Buddhist in human society, who is the future can attain the
Dhamma and the highest religious goal in each, of his own doctrines. In the differential aspect, there are different
Idealistic and practicing factors, for attaining the ultimate reality, according to Theravada, Nibbhana is said to be the highest goal,
if one wants to attain enlightenment one must follow the Bodhipakkhiyadhamma thirty seventh [37] and the Noble eight fold
path in Theravada. To attain perfection which are good ways, one must seen as train oneself. To attain perfection in Mahayana,
one must follow the ways of Parami.
According to the Mahayana the ultimate goal is the Adhi-Buddha [the original of the Buddha] and the Boddhisat ฺta, the
idea that all things are Bodhi-chit ฺta and can attain the Buddhahood through the rite and ritual and all kinds of praying, for
supernatural power etc, but in the Theravada there is nothing in that sense.