n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)In Mahayana Buddhism, the aspiration to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings.
The development of bodhicitta is central to Mahayana Buddhism.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The compassionate intention to attain enlightenment for the sake of all beings, encompassing both the aspiration and the engagement in practices that lead to enlightenment.
Relative bodhicitta involves cultivating loving-kindness and compassion towards others.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The wisdom that directly realizes emptiness, the true nature of reality.
Ultimate bodhicitta refers to the wisdom that directly realizes emptiness.