Bodhichitta

Bodhichitta is a key concept in Mahayana Buddhism, referring to the compassionate wish to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. It embodies both the aspiration to become a Buddha and the commitment to help others achieve liberation from suffering. Bodhichitta can be expressed in two forms: the wish to achieve enlightenment and the altruistic mind that actively seeks to assist others. Cultivating bodhichitta encourages kindness, empathy, and selflessness, serving as a guiding principle for ethical behavior and spiritual growth within the Buddhist path.