"bodhisattva refers to someone who has made a resolution to become a Buddha and has also received a confirmation or prediction from a living Buddha that this will be so."
An individual who has attained enlightenment but chooses to remain in the cycle of rebirth to help others achieve enlightenment. The ultimate goal of a bodhisattva is to help all beings reach enlightenment.
The concept of Bodhisattva: The fundamental teaching of Buddhism that emphasizes the importance of compassion, wisdom, and altruism for the enlightenment of oneself and others.
Four Noble Truths: The four principles that reveal the nature of suffering, its cause, the means to eliminate it, and the path to achieve liberation from suffering.
Eightfold Path: The eight guidelines that provide the practical framework for Buddhists to achieve enlightenment by cultivating ethical conduct, mental discipline, and wisdom.
Mahayana Buddhism: The major branch of Buddhism that emphasizes the Bodhisattva ideal, which stresses the importance of promoting the welfare of all sentient beings, instead of only attaining one's own enlightenment.
Avalokitesvara: The celestial being who embodies compassion and is considered the patron deity of the Bodhisattva ideal.
Paramita: The six practices or virtues that Bodhisattvas cultivate to attain enlightenment, which include generosity, morality, patience, diligence, meditation, and wisdom.
Bodhicitta: The enlightened mind or the altruistic intention to attain Buddhahood for the benefit of all beings.
Bodhisattva Vow: The commitment taken by a Buddhist practitioner to attain enlightenment for the benefit of others and to follow the Bodhisattva path of compassion and wisdom.
Dedication of Merit: The practice of dedicating one's good deeds or merits to the welfare of all sentient beings.
Compassion Meditation: The practice of cultivating compassion towards oneself and others and to develop a deeper awareness of the interconnectedness of all beings.
Avalokiteshwara (the Bodhisattva of compassion): He is perhaps the most popular and revered Bodhisattva. Avalokiteshwara is believed to have the ability to assist those who call up divine intervention during times of need.
Maitreya (the Bodhisattva of future Buddhism): Maitreya is a Bodhisattva who is believed to be the future Buddha. He is speculated to preside over a new era in Buddhist history.
Ksitigarbha (the Bodhisattva of the earth): Ksitigarbha is venerated as the defender of the planet. He is often shown holding a staff with a jewel signifying the Bodhisattva's protective abilities.
Manjushri (Bodhisattva of wisdom): Manjushri is the embodiment of wisdom and is revered for his ability to guide his devotees on their journey to enlightenment.
Samantabhadra (the Bodhisattva of practice): Samantabhadra represents the ideal of ethical practice in daily life that leads to liberation from suffering. He is often depicted with a lotus flower in his palm.
Vajrapani (Bodhisattva of power): Vajrapani embodies the power of the Buddha and play an important role in the initiation process of the hedonists. Depending on the sect or tradition, Vajrapani can be depicted holding a flaming sword or trident.
Tara (Bodhisattva of compassion and protection) Tara is often referred to as the Mother of all Buddhas: She is believed to protect believers from physical and spiritual dangers.
"Anyone who has generated bodhicitta, a spontaneous wish and compassionate mind to attain Buddhahood for the benefit of all sentient beings."
"These beings are exemplified by important spiritual qualities such as the 'four divine abodes' of loving-kindness, compassion, empathetic joy, and equanimity."
"Various bodhisattva 'perfections' which include prajñāpāramitā ('transcendent knowledge' or 'perfection of wisdom') and skillful means."
"Only a few select individuals are ultimately able to become bodhisattvas, such as Maitreya."
"Avalokiteshvara, Maitreya, and Manjushri."
"They are widely venerated and believed to possess great magical power which they employ to help all living beings."
"To attain awakening and benefit all sentient beings."
"The bodhisattva path is open to everyone, and Mahāyāna Buddhists encourage all individuals to become bodhisattvas."
"Bodhisattva refers to anyone who has generated bodhicitta, a spontaneous wish and compassionate mind to attain Buddhahood for the benefit of all sentient beings."
"They possess important spiritual qualities such as the 'four divine abodes' of loving-kindness, compassion, empathetic joy, and equanimity."
"The various bodhisattva 'perfections,' including 'transcendent knowledge' or 'perfection of wisdom' and skillful means."
"The bodhisattva is mainly seen as an exceptional and rare individual."
"Avalokiteshvara, Maitreya, and Manjushri."
"They employ their great magical power to help all living beings."
"Only a few select individuals, such as Maitreya."
"The bodhisattva path is open to everyone and encouraged for all individuals."
"𑀩𑁄𑀥𑀺𑀲𑀢𑁆𑀢𑁆𑀯, romanized: bodhisattva"
"Buddhahood for the benefit of all sentient beings."
"The 'four divine abodes' of loving-kindness, compassion, empathetic joy, and equanimity."