A strong motivation or resolve to follow the Buddhist path and to alleviate the suffering of others.

A strong sense of determination, often associated with altruism.

A strong sense of determination, often associated with altruism.

Selfless concern for the well-being of others.

“Higher motivation”‍—an even stronger motivation to pursue the exalted goal of the Buddhist path.

This is a stage in the conception or initiation of the spirit‌ of enlightenment‌. It follows upon the positive thought, or aspiration to attain it, wherein the bodhisattva becomes filled with a lofty determination that he himself should attain enlightenment, that it is the only thing to do to solve his own problems as well as those of all living beings. This high resolve reaches its most intense purity when the bodhisattva simultaneously attains the Path of Insight and the first bodhisattva-stage, the Stage of Joy. The translation follows Lamotte’s happy coinage “haute résolution.”

See “pure motivation.”

As defined in the Bodhisattva­bhūmi, this is a bodhisattva’s determined, deeply informed enthusiasm for the Buddhist teachings that is grounded in faith and careful study of the Dharma.

A strong sense of determination, often associated with altruism.

As defined in the Bodhisattvabhūmi, this is a bodhisattva’s determined, deeply informed enthusiasm for the Buddhist teachings that is grounded in faith and careful study of the Dharma.