Bodhisattva

A Bodhisattva is like a superhero in a special kind of story! They want to become super wise and enlightened, like a Buddha. But instead of just thinking about themselves, they decide to wait and help ALL their friends and everyone in the world become wise and happy too. They are very kind and want to share their wisdom with everyone!

The idea of a Bodhisattva started a very, very long time ago in ancient India. In some old Buddhist stories, a Bodhisattva is someone who is already super special and knows they will become a Buddha one day. It's like getting a special golden ticket! Only a few people were thought to be able to become a Bodhisattva, like a very rare and amazing star.

Bodhisattvas are super important because they show us how to be truly kind and helpful. They don't just want to be happy themselves; they want everyone else to be happy too! They are like the best big brothers and sisters, always looking out for others and sharing their knowledge. They teach us that helping others is a really good thing to do.

Bodhisattvas have special qualities, like endless kindness and understanding. They are filled with love for everyone, even people they don't know! They also have something called 'skillful means,' which means they know the best way to help different people. It's like having a superpower that lets you know exactly what to say or do to make things better for everyone.