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A '''Bodhisattva''' (literally enlightened/perfected essence/spirit) is an individual who has attained, or is on the path to attaining, | A '''Bodhisattva''' (literally enlightened/perfected essence/spirit) is an individual who has attained, or is on the path to attaining, liberated ([[Moksha]]), aligned [[Perfection]], with a particular focus on eliminating the suffering, liberating the people, and uplifting the planet.<ref>Rinpoche. ''The Bhodhisattva Vow.'' Vancouver: Siddhi Publications, 1999.</ref> Those wishing to become Bodhisattva's must affirm intent with a [[Bodhisattva Vow]]. | ||
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Bodhisattva
A Bodhisattva (literally enlightened/perfected essence/spirit) is an individual who has attained, or is on the path to attaining, liberated (Moksha), aligned Perfection, with a particular focus on eliminating the suffering, liberating the people, and uplifting the planet.[1] Those wishing to become Bodhisattva's must affirm intent with a Bodhisattva Vow.
List of Buddhist Terms
Bodhicitta, Bodhisattva, Bodhisattva Vow, Bodhisuta, Buddha Mind, Gifts of the Spirit, Kalki, Kalpa, La, Mantra, Moksha, Nam Shé, Nirvana, Nu Shug, Pure Land, Sangha, Satori, Shambhala, Sutta, Tathagata
Syncretic Terms
Related LP Terms
Bodhisattva > Perfected One, Perfection
Syncretic Terms
Avatar > Bodhicitta, Bodhisattva, Bodhisattva Vow, Divine Messengers, Holy Ones, Messiah, Qutb, Samyaksambuddha, Saoshyant, Tathagata, Tirthankaras
Perfected One > Bodhisattva, Rishis, Samyaksambuddha
Notes
The LP adds attainment of Bodhisuta (बोधिसुता), or the desire to improve life conditions of all beings on the planet.
The development of a Bodhisattva is a consequence of the Enhanced Empathic Response that arises as a consequence of repeated Connection Experience
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Footnotes
- ↑ Rinpoche. The Bhodhisattva Vow. Vancouver: Siddhi Publications, 1999.