菩萨 (Pú sà) — (Buddhism) Bodhisattva — an enlightened being who postpones nirvana to help others
Definition
菩萨 (Púsà) is the Chinese term for a Bodhisattva — an enlightened Buddhist figure who stays in the world to save others. Often used respectfully to call someone kind-hearted (菩萨心肠).
noun
(Buddhism) Bodhisattva — an enlightened being who postpones nirvana to help others
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Examples
- 菩萨。Tā měi tiān zǎo chén dōu xiàng Pú sà qí dǎo.She prays to the Bodhisattva every morning.
- 菩萨。Pú sà De cí bēi xīn gǎn dòng le wú shù xìn tú.The Bodhisattva's compassion has moved countless believers.
- 菩萨。Zhè zuò sì miào lǐ gòng fèng zhe yì zūn Pú sà xiàng.This temple houses a statue of the Bodhisattva.
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