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Vocabulary Entry
bodhisattva
|noun
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noun
In Mahayana Buddhism, a person who is enlightened and seeks to help others achieve enlightenment.
Example Sentences
"The bodhisattva vows to save all sentient beings."
"In Buddhist art, many figures are depictions of bodhisattvas."
"She studies the teachings of the bodhisattva to guide her meditation practice."