Theos-Talk Archives (November 1998 Message tt00144)

Nov 12th 1998

A few days ago there was an inquiry about "Bodhisattva."

HPB in THEOSOPHICAL GLOSSARY, p  59 says

"...he whose essence (sattva) has become intelligence (Bodhi);
those who need but one more incarnation to become perfect
Buddhas,
i.e. entitled to Nirvana.
This, as applied to "Manushi" (terrestrial) Buddhas.
In a metaphysical sense "Bodhisattva" is a title given to the
sons
Of the celestial Dhyani Buddhas."				Glos p. 59

More references:  Glossary p. 311 (Suddha sattva);  206, 101
Voice p. 77fn,  SD I 42 571-3  II 34fn 178  Isis II 616

HPB LETTERS to Mr. A.P.Sinnett p. 242-3

Best wishes,

Dallas

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