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Bodhisattva-Mahāsattva

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Bodhisattva-Mahāsattva (菩薩摩訶薩). A holy Bodhisattva who is a mahāsattva (great being) because of his great vows, great actions, and the great number of sentient beings he delivers.

The suffix Mahasattva ('Great Being') signifies a Bodhisattva who's Awakening is very advanced, approaching that of a Buddha.

Source

www.sutrasmantras.info

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