the bodhisattva

what types of bodhisattva can there be

real / human induviduals

celestial / mythological

what is the main aspect of the bodhisattva

• all beings should seek buddhahood for the sake of other beings

• do not defer nirvana, but rather pari-nirvana

why is compassion (karuna) so important

• endlessly help all sentient beings

• need wisdom to uphold compassion

• compassion must extend to all (including yourself)

• altruism

why is wisdom (pranja) so important

• understand emptiness as well as dharma

• know you cannot save the whole world

what are the six paramitas

• generosity

• morality

• patience

• vigour

• meditation

• wisdom

what are celestial buddhas

• thought deities

• teaching tools for meditation

• NOT gods

• characteristics that humans need to work towards

who is avolokiteshra

• compassion

• heart sutra: emptiness, interconnected, impermanence

what is the three-bodied doctrine

• three ways to come up with characteristics leading to buddhism

• describes aspects of enlightenment

what is the dharmakaya

• ultimate reality

• always present

what is the sambhogkaya

• every perso who can teach the dharma

• transference of karmic merit energy in the world

• accessible

what is the nirmanakaya

• physical manifestations of buddha

• figures who teach the dharma

what are some key themes of the lotus sutra

• final teaching on dharma

• could not deliver before as it was not ready to be received (upaya)

• superior journey

• the greatest vehicle

what is the parable of the burning house

father: is the buddha surrounded by suffering ill

the house: samsara

fire: three fires

children: ignorant humanity

what quote regarding bodhisattva’s was said

“they shall become buddha’s for the benefit and out of compassion for the world”