Online dictionary of history and traditions in Japan: Bosatsu

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Bosatsu

菩薩
alternative words: Bodhissatva
keywords: buddhism , god
related topics: Kannon , Jizo , Buddhism
explanation: Deity ranked just below a Buddha. In order to save those who are suffering, they prefer to remain on the earth, instead of becoming a Buddha. The most popular Bosatsu in Japan are Kannon and Jiso.

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