mahasattva en · NOUN
Etymology
From Sanskrit महासत्त्व (mahāsattva, “a great creature, great being”).
Meanings
- A bodhisattva who attains a high degree on the path of consciousness awakening.
- A "great bodhisattva", one explicitly defined by their devotion to salvation of all beings through bodhicitta.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mahasattvas | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Mahayana · nirvana · enlightenment · buddha
Synonyms
Translations (4)
fi mahasattva (bodhisattva) · cmn 摩訶薩埵 /摩诃萨埵 (bodhisattva) · mr महासत्त्व (bodhisattva) · ja 摩訶薩 (bodhisattva)