A being who has attained enlightenment but postpones Buddhahood to save all suffering beings

enlightenment or awakening in Buddhism; the state of being awakened from the contamination of ignorance to understand the true nature of reality

The Bodhisattva of Compassion or Goddess of Mercy, an enlightened being in Buddhism who helps those in distress; also referred to by various names including [[观音|觀音|guan1 yin1]] and [[观自在菩萨|觀自在菩薩|guan1 zi4 zai4 pu2 sa4]].

The Bodhisattva of Compassion or Goddess of Mercy, also known as Avalokitesvara in Sanskrit. This figure is a symbol of mercy who listens to the cries of those in distress to provide rescue and relief.

The sacred fig tree (Ficus religiosa) under which Siddhartha Gautama reached enlightenment; it is characterized by triangular leaves with long tips.

(set phrase) having the heart of a bodhisattva; compassionate and kindhearted

a person who is exceptionally kindhearted and helps those in need; a compassionate person or saint

The fruit or seeds of the bodhi tree, often used as prayer beads

A clay statue of a Buddha or Bodhisattva; often refers to a clay idol in a temple.

Describes a situation where one is unable even to save oneself, let alone help others; literally means a clay Buddha crossing a river, as the statue would dissolve in the water.

a clay idol crossing a river is hard-pressed to save itself; hardly able to save oneself, let alone help others

literally "the Bodhisattva lowering their eyebrows"; describes a kind, merciful, or gentle appearance, or someone who appears weak and yielding, often contrasted with the fierce look of a warrior deity

transliterated name of the Bodhisattva of Universal Virtue representing practice and meditation in Mahayana Buddhism

guardian deity of Buddhist monasteries, often identified as the deified historical general Guan Yu

(Buddhism) a bodhisattva representing the power of wisdom, often depicted alongside Amitabha and Guanyin

a prominent bodhisattva representing the power of wisdom, often depicted alongside Amitabha and Avalokiteshvara in Pure Land Buddhism

a clay Buddha crossing the river; barely able to save oneself, let alone help others

One of the four main bodhisattvas in Chinese Buddhism, known for his vow to never achieve Buddhahood until the hells are empty; also known as the Earth Store or Earth Treasury Bodhisattva

A major figure in Buddhism known for the vow to save all beings from the hell realms before becoming a Buddha; often referred to as the Earth Store or Earth Treasury Bodhisattva. He is one of the four great bodhisattvas along with [[文殊菩萨|文殊菩薩|wen2 shu1 pu2 sa4]], [[普贤菩萨|普賢菩薩|pu3 xian2 pu2 sa4]], and [[观世音菩萨|觀世音菩薩|guan1 shi4 yin1 pu2 sa4]].

full title of the Shurangama Sutra, an influential Mahayana Buddhist scripture concerning meditation and the nature of the mind

(Buddhism) Mahasthamaprapta, a bodhisattva who represents the power of wisdom and is one of the three sages of the Western Pure Land along with [[阿弥陀佛|阿彌陀佛|e1 mi2 tuo2 fo2]] and [[观世音菩萨|觀世音菩薩|guan1 shi4 yin1 pu2 sa4]]

The Bodhisattva of the Great Vow who pledged to save all souls before reaching Buddhahood; also known as the Earth Treasury, Earth Womb, or Earth Store Bodhisattva

the Bodhisattva of Transcendent Wisdom in Mahayana Buddhism, often depicted with a sword and a book

The future Buddha who currently resides in the Tushita Heaven; he is expected to appear on Earth to achieve complete enlightenment and teach the dharma. He is also known as [[慈氏菩萨|慈氏菩薩|ci2 shi4 pu2 sa4]], [[阿逸多菩萨|阿逸多菩薩|a1 yi4 duo1 pu2 sa4]], and [[未来佛|未來佛|wei4 lai2 fo2]].

Maitreya Bodhisattva, the future Buddha who will eventually appear on Earth to achieve complete enlightenment and teach the dharma

Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of keen awareness and wisdom in Mahayana Buddhism; often depicted as a companion to Gautama Buddha alongside [[普贤菩萨|普賢菩薩|pu3 xian2 pu2 sa4]] and believed to dwell on Mount Wutai.

The Bodhisattva of wisdom in Mahayana Buddhism, often depicted as a companion of Shakyamuni Buddha alongside [[普贤菩萨|普賢菩薩|pu3 xian2 pu2 sa4]]; one of the Four Great Bodhisattvas of China whose sacred site is Mount Wutai in Shanxi Province.

epithet of the Maitreya Bodhisattva, meaning the invincible or unconquerable one

The Buddhist Lord of Truth and bodhisattva representing practice and meditation; often depicted riding a white elephant, he is one of the four great bodhisattvas and an attendant of [[释迦牟尼|釋迦牟尼|shi4 jia1 mou2 ni2]] along with [[文殊|文殊|wen2 shu1]]

the Bodhisattva of Wisdom in Mahayana Buddhism, representing the embodiment of transcendent wisdom

a clay Buddha falling into water; an idiom meaning one is unable to save oneself, let alone help others

literally meaning "like a clay Bodhisattva fording a river, one cannot guarantee even one's own safety"; used to describe a situation where someone is in such trouble that they cannot help others

alternative name for the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, often depicted carrying a sword and a lotus flower

Medicine King Bodhisattva, a Buddhist figure known for healing physical and spiritual ailments

Indian monk and the legendary founder of Zen Buddhism in China; also credited in popular fiction as the creator of Shaolin martial arts.

Buddhist monk traditionally credited as the transmitter of Zen Buddhism to China

Buddhist monk and founder of Zen Buddhism who lived during the 5th or 6th century

Bodhimanda, referring to a place of enlightenment associated with a Bodhisattva; a site where a Buddha or Bodhisattva achieved enlightenment

the Bodhisattva Vehicle, representing the path of the bodhisattva who seeks enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings

The Akasagarbha Bodhisattva, a celestial bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism associated with the element of space and infinite wisdom

The Bodhisattva of compassion in Mahayana Buddhism who perceives the suffering of all beings and rescues them; also known as [[观世音菩萨|觀世音菩薩|guan1 shi4 yin1 pu2 sa4]] or [[观音|觀音|guan1 yin1]]

the bodhisattva of universal virtue and fundamental goodness in Mahayana Buddhism

A bodhisattva in Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism representing the power of all Buddhas; also referred to as [[金刚萨埵|金剛薩埵|jin1 gang1 sa4 duo3]]

Ajita, the personal name of Maitreya Bodhisattva in sutra tradition; the future Buddha

Skanda, the general or guardian Bodhisattva

A deity of the silkworm in Chinese folklore, often depicted as a woman associated with a horse skin; people pray to this deity for a successful silk harvest

Nagarjuna Bodhisattva, the second-century Indian philosopher and founder of the Madhyamaka school of Buddhism