About this episode

This episode explores the role of Bodhisattvas in both Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism, highlighting their significance and two notable examples.

Bodhisattvas can be found in both Theravada and Mahayana branches of Buddhism. In Mahayana they take on a larger role where practitioners take on the path of the Bodhisattva towards helping all sentient beings and make up a core reason that Mahayana exists. Learn more about Bodhisattvas (and learn about two big VIP Bodhisattvas) in this episode! Read the article: https://alanpeto.com/buddhism/bodhisattva-path/ Get my Bodhisattva graphic: https://alanpeto.com/graphics Contact Alan: alanpeto.com/contact Podcast Homepage: alanpeto.com/podcast Podcast Disclaimer: alanpeto.com/legal/podcast-disclaimer

People in this episode

Host: Alan Peto

Topics covered

• Bodhisattvas
• Theravada Buddhism
• Mahayana Buddhism
• spirituality
• helping sentient beings

Keywords

• Bodhisattvas
• Theravada
• Mahayana
• Buddhism
• spirituality
• sentient beings
• Bodhisattva path

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Theravada, Mahayana, alanpeto.com

Books & works: Bodhisattvas

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