TY - JOUR AU - Tenzin, Gayleg AU - Ānando, Anon PY - 2019/05/15 Y2 - 2024/03/29 TI - The Concept of Bodhicitta in Mahāyāna Sūtras JF - The Journal of International Association of Buddhist Universities (JIABU) JA - JIABU VL - 12 IS - 1 SE - Research Article DO - UR - https://so06.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/Jiabu/article/view/201247 SP - 55-66 AB - <p>This paper is a contribution to the study of the interpretation of the concept of<br><em>Bodhicitta</em>. This concept is a technical term of frequent occurrence in Buddhist Sanskrit<br>literature. Within the Mahayana Buddhist tradition, <em>Bodhicitta </em>is closely related to the spiritual<br>practices of the Buddhist aspirant to enlightenment. The form of this study is as follows:<br>first, the meaning of <em>cittta </em>in Therevada and Mahayana sutras, and the actual meaning if<br><em>Bodhicitta</em>. Secondly, the meaning of <em>Bodhicitta </em>depicted in Mahāyāna Sūtras. Lastly, the<br>Metaphors and Similes on <em>Bodhicitta </em>in the Mahāyāna Sūtras, and the types of <em>Bodhicitta</em>.<br>Such studies and practice could bring one to the realization that what is described by it is<br>indeed the only possible reality. This means that <em>Bodhicitta </em>is the means to as well as the<br>description of the goal to attain.</p> ER -