🙏 Bodhisattva

Bodhisattva - Being of Enlightenment

An enlightened being who delays entry into final nirvana in order to help all sentient beings achieve liberation. The bodhisattva ideal is central to Mahayana Buddhism. Major bodhisattvas include Avalokiteshvara (compassion) and Manjushri (wisdom).

🔗 Related Across the Mythos

Archetype
🙏 SAVIOR FIGURE / ENLIGHTENED HELPER

Bodhisattvas embody the Savior archetype - enlightened beings who postpone their own final liberation to guide others out of suffering.

See parallels: Christ, avatars, saints, divine helpers →
Cross-Cultural Parallels
🕉️ Hindu Avatars → Divine incarnations to help humanity ✝️ Christian Saints → Intercessors for humanity
Within Buddhist Tradition
🙏 Avalokiteshvara → Bodhisattva of Compassion 📜 Manjushri → Bodhisattva of Wisdom 💚 Compassion → Core motivation