Plural of bodhisattva
regular plural
The plural of bodhisattva is bodhisattvas.
Forms of bodhisattva
| Singular | bodhisattva /boʊ̯diːˈsʌtvə/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | bodhisattvas |
| Countable | countable |
Bodhisattvas in a sentence
- Ennichi, the Buddhist equivalent of shrine festivals, provided an opportunity for worshipers to visit temples and pray to the buddhas or bodhisattvas in whom they had placed their faith.2001, 一男·笠原, Paul McCarthy, Gaynor Sekimori, A History of Japanese Religion, Kosei Pub. From the entry ennichi
Meaning of bodhisattva
- noun A person who has taken specific lay or monastic vows and who is on the road to perfect knowledge; specifically, one who foregoes personal nirvana in order to help others achieve enlightenment.
- noun An enlightened being existing in a form of existence beyond the ordinary forms of physical reality understood and acknowledged by scientific thought, resembling the Western notion of angels, but with a wealth of its own nuances and expectations. These include the compassionate working for enlightenment of all sentient beings.
Questions about the plural of bodhisattva
- What is the plural of bodhisattva?
- The plural of bodhisattva is bodhisattvas.
- Is bodhisattva countable?
- Bodhisattva is a countable noun.
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