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Bodhisattva

Pali:
Bodhisattva
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Sanskrit:
Bodhisattva
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Definition :

A being who seeks to attain full enlightenment (Buddhahood) for the benefit of all sentient beings, practicing compassion, wisdom, and altruism.

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