Bodhisattva

Pronunciation: /ˈboʊˈdiˈhaɪˈsætˈtiviˈeɪ/

Bodhisattva (noun)

  1. In Buddhism, a person who chooses to work for others’ awakening and to reach enlightenment themselves.
  2. A respected spiritual ideal: a compassionate being focused on helping all living things move toward awakening.

Examples

  • A Bodhisattva guides others along the Buddhist helper path.
  • They follow the Buddhist helper path with a Bodhisattva as their guide.