Significance of Buddhas and bodhisattvas
In Dutch: Boeddha's en bodhisattva's; In Finnish: Buddhat ja bodhisattvat; In Spanish: Budas y bodhisattvas; In German: Buddhas und Bodhisattvas
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Buddhist concept of 'Buddhas and bodhisattvas'
Buddhas and bodhisattvas in Buddhism represent enlightened beings; Buddhas have attained full enlightenment while bodhisattvas strive for it, aiding others on their spiritual paths and embodying compassion and wisdom throughout the journey.
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) Individuals in Buddhism who are believed to possess various forms of knowledge and insight related to both the empirical world and spiritual paths.[1] (2) Enlightened beings who have achieved or are on the path to achieving enlightenment, often depicted in tandem with female deities in Vajrayana.[2] (3) The relationship between enlightened beings (Buddhas) and those who aspire to enlightenment (bodhisattvas), where the latter is seen as a cause leading to the former.[3] (4) Two distinct states of being where Bodhisattvas are on the path of becoming a Buddha but have not yet achieved complete enlightenment.[4] (5) Beings who are enlightened or on the path to enlightenment, respectively, and who work for the benefit of all sentient beings.[5]
From: Shurangama Sutra (with commentary) (English)
(1) Figures in Buddhist belief; Buddhas represent fully enlightened individuals, while Bodhisattvas are beings who strive for enlightenment not only for themselves but for all sentient beings.[6] (2) Figures in Buddhism representing enlightened beings who have attained spiritual wisdom and those who strive for enlightenment while aiding others.[7] (3) Figures within Buddhism representing the fully enlightened being (Buddha) and those who strive for enlightenment while helping others (Bodhisattva).[8] (4) Enlightened beings who have emerged from the sea of nirvana and exemplify the qualities of compassion and wisdom.[9] (5) Enlightened beings who perceive all living beings as extensions of their own existence, thus acting out of intrinsic compassion towards them.[10]
From: Bodhisattvacharyavatara
(1) Masters considered emanations of enlightened beings who contributed to the spread of dharma.[11] (2) Buddhas, bodhisattvas, and teachers enable sentient beings to develop internal qualities and purify their obscurations.[12] (3) The enlightened beings in Buddhist tradition who possess wisdom and compassion, from whom blessings and merits can be generated.[13]
From: Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva Purvapranidhana Sutra
(1) Enlightened beings who assist in the guidance and liberation of sentient beings, often through teachings and compassionate actions.[14] (2) Enlightened beings who have reached exceptional spiritual levels and serve to aid others on their path to liberation.[15] (3) Enlightened beings in Buddhism who guide practitioners and those in need through their virtue and teachings.[16]
From: Lankavatara Sutra
(1) Spiritual beings in Buddhism; Buddhas are fully awakened ones, while Bodhisattvas are those who seek enlightenment for the benefit of all beings.[17] (2) Buddhas are fully enlightened beings, while Bodhisattvas are those who have attained enlightenment but choose to remain to help others achieve it.[18]
From: The Perfection Of Wisdom In Eight Thousand Lines
(1) Individuals who have achieved or are striving for enlightenment and possess perfections needed to instruct others.[19]
From: The gods of northern Buddhism
(1) Enlightened beings in Buddhist tradition; Buddhas are those who have attained enlightenment while Bodhisattvas are those who seek enlightenment for all beings.[20]
From: Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva fundamental vow sutra
(1) Holy beings in Buddhism that represent the ideal of compassion and enlightenment, to whom offerings are made for blessings.[21]
From: Lotus Sutra (Saddharma-Pundarika)
(1) Highly enlightened beings in Buddhism; Buddhas have attained full enlightenment, while Bodhisattvas are on their way to achieving it.[22]
From: Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po)
(1) Enlightened beings that ma gcig envisioned in her dreams during a period of seclusion.[23] (2) Figures in Buddhist cosmology representing enlightenment and compassion, significant in the context of meditation experiences.[24]
From: The Six Yogas of Naropa
(1) Enlightened beings in Buddhist tradition who assist practitioners on their path through teachings and blessings.[25]
From: The Great Chariot
(1) An assembly of enlightened beings who have achieved Buddhahood and are dedicated to helping others attain enlightenment.[26]
Hindu concept of 'Buddhas and bodhisattvas'
In Hinduism, Buddhas are enlightened beings, while bodhisattvas are those aspiring for enlightenment to assist all sentient beings, reflecting a profound commitment to collective spiritual liberation.
From: Shakti and Shakta
(1) Spiritual figures in Buddhism who have attained enlightenment and seek to help others achieve the same.[27]
From: Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine)
(1) Enlightened beings in Buddhism who have attained enlightenment (Buddhas) and those who aspire to Buddhahood for the benefit of all sentient beings (Bodhisattvas).[28]