- Bodhisattva
- Bodhisattva in Sanskrit, Bodhisatta in Pali. A Future Buddha who is a being destined to Buddhahood.
Bodhi means Enlightenment and Sattva means Sentient and Conscious. Therefore Bodhisattva refers to the
sentient being of or for the great wisdom and enlightenment. Bodhisattva's vow/aim is the pursuit of
Buddhahood and the salvation of others and of all. He seeks enlightenment to enlighten others. He
will sacrifice himself to save the others. He is devoid of egoism and devoted
to help the others. The way and discipline of Bodhisattva is to benefit the
self and the others, leading to Buddhahood.
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