běn​yuàn

original wish

Senses

本愿/ 本願 běn​yuàn original wish

One's original or long-held intention; an initial desire.

本愿/ 本願 běn​yuàn fundamental vow

(Buddhism) The primordial or original vow made by a Buddha or Bodhisattva to save all sentient beings.

References

synonym 本愿/本願 本意/本意