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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBodhisattva
/ˌboʊdiˈsɑːtvə/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
In Buddhism, a person who is on the path to Buddhahood and has made a vow to attain enlightenment for the sake of all beings.
"The bodhisattva dedicated his life to helping others achieve enlightenment." - 2
A compassionate being who delays their own enlightenment to assist others in achieving it.
"Many followers aspire to embody the qualities of a bodhisattva in their daily lives."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'bodhisattva' originates from the Sanskrit word 'बोधिसत्त्व' (bodhisattva), which means 'enlightenment being.' It has been used in Buddhist texts since around the 5th century CE, evolving to represent individuals who seek enlightenment not only for themselves but also for the benefit of all sentient beings.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Bodhisattva" is said worldwide
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Bodhisattva
Transliteration: Bodhisattva
"Le bodhisattva a consacré sa vie à aider les autres."
Bodhisattva
Transliteration: Bodhisattva
"Der Bodhisattva widmete sein Leben der Erleuchtung anderer."
Bodhisattva
Transliteration: Bodhisattva
"Il bodhisattva ha dedicato la sua vita ad aiutare gli altri."
Bodhisattva
Transliteration: Bodhisattva
"El bodhisattva dedicó su vida a ayudar a los demás."
Bodhisattva
Transliteration: Bodhisattva
"O bodhisattva dedicou sua vida a ajudar os outros."
बोधिसत्त्व
Transliteration: Bodhisattva
"बोधिसत्त्व ने दूसरों की मदद करने के लिए अपना जीवन समर्पित किया।"
菩萨
Transliteration: Púsà
"菩萨致力于帮助他人实现觉悟。"
보살
Transliteration: Bosal
"보살은 다른 사람을 돕는 데 자신의 삶을 바쳤습니다."
菩薩
Transliteration: Bosatsu
"菩薩は他者を助けるために自らの人生を捧げました。"
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