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The word is derived from the Sanskrit terms bodhi, which means "perfect knowledge" and sattvam, which means "essence, being" - thus "one whose essence is enlightenment or perfect knowledge."
In Mahayana Buddhism, it is believed that all sentient beings will eventually reach the status of a bodhisattva, just before they attain complete enlightenment and become Buddhas.
Also Known As: none
Alternate Spellings: bodhisatta (Pali)
Common Misspellings: none
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