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Bodhisattva

"An enlightened being in Mahayana Buddhism who consciously postpones personal nirvana to liberate all suffering beings."

Understanding Bodhisattva

Animated by Bodhicitta (the awakened heart-mind of boundless compassion), a Bodhisattva embodies the supreme ideal of selflessness. They walk the world with the vow: "As long as space endures, as long as sentient beings remain, until then may I too abide, to dispel the miseries of the world."

Spiritual Significance

In the Numinous path, Bodhisattva represents a key pillar for bridging the gap between physical reality and the subtle energies of consciousness.

Bodhisattva - Meaning, Definition & Significance | Numinousme