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A '''Bodhisattva''' (literally enlightened/perfected essence/spirit) is an individual who has attained, or is on the path to attaining, enlightened, aligned, perfection, with a particular focus on eliminating the suffering of all beings by 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]].
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>  The term is syncretic with the Vedic / New Age / LP term [[Avatar]]. Those wishing to become Bodhisattva's must affirm intent with a [[Bodhisattva Vow]].
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==Syncretic Terms==
==Syncretic Terms==


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==Related LP Terms==
==Related LP Terms==
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==Syncretic Terms==
==Non Related LP Terms==
 
[[Avatar]] > {{#ask:[[Is a syncretic term::Avatar]]}}


[[Perfected One]] > {{#ask:[[Is a syncretic term::Perfected One]]}}
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==Notes==
==Notes==


The LP adds attainment of [[Bodhisuta]] (बोधिसुता), or the desire to improve life conditions of all beings on the planet.   
See also [[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]]
The development of a Bodhisattva is a  consequence of the [[Enhanced Empathic Response]] that arises as a consequence of repeated [[Connection Experience]]

Latest revision as of 14:32, 18 November 2024

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] The term is syncretic with the Vedic / New Age / LP term Avatar. 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

Avatar > Bodhicitta, Bodhisattva, Bodhisattva Vow, Divine Messengers, Holy Ones, Messiah, Qutb, Samyaksambuddha, Saoshyant, Tathagata, Tirthankaras

Related LP Terms

Bodhisattva > Perfected One, Perfection

Non Related LP Terms

Bodhisattva > Bodhisattva Vow, Tathagata

Notes

See also 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

Footnotes

  1. Rinpoche. The Bhodhisattva Vow. Vancouver: Siddhi Publications, 1999.