boddhisatva
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Definition
- Noun:
- A compassionate being on the path to Buddhahood: In Mahayana Buddhism, a "bodhisattva" is an individual who has generated bodhicitta (the mind of awakening) and vows to attain complete enlightenment (Buddhahood) not solely for themselves, but for the benefit of all sentient beings. They postpone their own final nirvana to work for the liberation of others.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion, is a central figure in many Buddhist traditions.
- The ideal of the bodhisattva emphasizes wisdom and compassionate action.
- She follows the bodhisattva path, dedicating her practice to the welfare of all beings.
Advanced Usage
"Bodhisattva vow": The solemn commitment taken by Mahayana practitioners to achieve enlightenment for the sake of all beings.
- After years of study, he took the bodhisattva vow in a formal ceremony.
"Bodhisattva ideal": The ethical and spiritual model of the compassionate, enlightened being who works for others.
- The bodhisattva ideal is a guiding principle for many Buddhist communities.
Variants and Related Words
- Bodhisattva (n): The standard and most common transliteration of the Sanskrit term.
- Bodhisatta (n): The Pali language equivalent, often used in Theravada contexts to refer to the Buddha in his previous lives before his final awakening.
Synonyms
- Compassionate one: A being characterized by great compassion ().
- Enlightenment being: A being dedicated to achieving full awakening.
Related Phrases
Bodhisattva path: The progressive stages (bhumis) a bodhisattva traverses on the journey to Buddhahood.
- The teachings outline ten stages on the bodhisattva path.
Celestial bodhisattva: A bodhisattva often viewed as a transcendent, cosmic figure who aids practitioners, such as Manjushri or Tara.
- Devotees pray to the celestial bodhisattva for guidance and protection.
Noun
- Buddhist worthy of nirvana who postpones it to help others