noun
- in Buddhism, a person who has attained enlightenment but chooses to remain in the world to help others achieve enlightenment
Usage: Buddhist terminology
Examples
- The bodhisattva vowed to help all beings reach enlightenment before entering nirvana.
- In Mahayana Buddhism, the bodhisattva ideal emphasizes compassion for all living creatures.
- She studied the teachings of Avalokiteshvara, a famous bodhisattva of compassion.
- The temple contained beautiful statues of various bodhisattvas.
- According to Buddhist belief, a bodhisattva postpones their own final liberation to assist others.
- The bodhisattva path requires great wisdom and boundless compassion.