Bodhisattva

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Bodhisattva

(Sk.)

Lit., “he, whose essence (sattva) has become intelligence (bodhi)”; those who need but one more incarnation to become perfect Buddhas, i.e., to be entitled to Nirvâna. This, as applied to Manushi (terrestrial) Buddhas. In the metaphysical sense, Bodhisattva is a title given to the sons of the celestial Dhyâni Buddhas (TG).

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Shortly: Lit., “he, whose essence (sattva) has become intelligence (bodhi)”; those who need but one m...