Bodhisattva

Glossary

Within the Mahayana tradition of the Buddhist faith, it refers to any figure who has renounced society and is on the path of enlightenment. The term is a combination of sattva, meaning “sentient being,” and bodhi, meaning “enlightenment.” In the Theravada tradition, however, it refers specifically to stories from the life of the Buddha before he achieved enlightenment.

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Bodhisattva%newline%Within the Mahayana tradition of the Buddhist faith, it refers to any figure who has renounced society and is on the path of enlightenment. The term is a combination of sattva, meaning "sentient being," and bodhi, meaning "enlightenment." In the Theravada tradition, however, it refers specifically to stories from the life of the Buddha before he achieved enlightenment.

Chicago	MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. “Bodhisattva”. Accessed November 17, 2024. https://mapacademy.io/glossary/bodhisattva/
MLA	“Bodhisattva.” MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. https://mapacademy.io/glossary/bodhisattva/. Accessed 17, November, 2024.
Harvard	MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. (2022) Bodhisattva. [Online]. Available at: https://mapacademy.io/glossary/bodhisattva/. (Accessed: 17, November, 2024)