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In [Buddhism], [Bodhisattva] is the Sanskrit term for anyone who has generated Bodhicitta, a spontaneous wish and compassionate mind to attain Buddhahood for the benefit of all [sentient] beings. Bodhisattvas are a popular subject in Buddhist art.
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