What is a Bodhisattva? – Tricycle Daily Dharma, May 29, 2011

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May 29, 2011
Tricycle Daily Dharma What is a Bodhisattva?

The bodhisattva, the great hero of the Mahayana, strives to reduce the suffering and increase the happiness of all sentient beings. He or she clearly sees that all beings long to be free from hardship and to experience contentment and joy, and does whatever is necessary to help them toward these goals.

Manjusura, “An Everyday Aspiration”

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