bodhisattva

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Noun bodhisattva has 1 sense

Bodhisattva, Boddhisatva - Buddhist worthy of nirvana who postpones it to help others
--₁ is a kind of deity, divinity, god, immortal
--₁ has particulars: Maitreya; Avalokitesvara, Avalokiteshvara

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Bodhisattva:

Definition:

A bodhisattva refers to a being who has attained enlightenment in Buddhism but chooses to remain in the cycle of rebirth to help others achieve liberation.

Examples:

Noun:

The statue of the bodhisattva stands tall in the temple, radiating peace and compassion.

Adjective:

Her compassion and selflessness embody the bodhisattva ideal.

Related Verb:

He aspires to bodhisattva-hood and dedicates his life to helping those less fortunate.

Additional Meanings/Senses:

In addition to the Buddhist context, the term "bodhisattva" can be used metaphorically to describe someone who exemplifies compassion, kindness, and altruism.

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