Bodhisattvas

The early Buddhists considered that these spirits, whether called Bodhisattvas or Devas, had attained their high position in the same way as Śâkyamuni himself, that is by the practice of moral and intellectual virtues through countless existences, but subsequently they came to be regarded as emanations or sons of superhuman Buddhas.

Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 2 Charles Eliot 1896

Gautama said all of them are Bodhisattvas, that is why.

Sadhguru: Spirituality: A Homecoming 2010

_] [Footnote 14: Eminent doctors such as Nâgârjuna and Asanga are often described as Bodhisattvas just as eminent Hindu teachers, _e. g.

Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 2 Charles Eliot 1896

Displayed works include rare bronze Buddhas and Bodhisattvas from Gandhara and Swat; significant stupas of differing sizes, styles, and materials; reliquaries in precious materials such as gold and silver; 'pilgrimage' items; and important Buddhas recovered from early Chinese cultures.

Mike Ragogna: The Buddha Image...Out Of Uddiyana : A Conversation with Collector Nik Douglas, plus a Forward by Tibet House's President Robert Thurman Mike Ragogna 2010

Displayed works include rare bronze Buddhas and Bodhisattvas from Gandhara and Swat; significant stupas of differing sizes, styles, and materials; reliquaries in precious materials such as gold and silver; 'pilgrimage' items; and important Buddhas recovered from early Chinese cultures.

Mike Ragogna: The Buddha Image...Out Of Uddiyana : A Conversation with Collector Nik Douglas, plus a Forward by Tibet House's President Robert Thurman Mike Ragogna 2010

Through the blessings of the wondrous Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, by the infallible truth of the laws of dependent origination, and by the purity of our fervent aspirations, may the aims of my prayer be fulfilled without hindrance.

The Long Life Prayer for the 14th Dalai Lama daj42 2009

Displayed works include rare bronze Buddhas and Bodhisattvas from Gandhara and Swat; significant stupas of differing sizes, styles, and materials; reliquaries in precious materials such as gold and silver; 'pilgrimage' items; and important Buddhas recovered from early Chinese cultures.

Mike Ragogna: The Buddha Image...Out Of Uddiyana : A Conversation with Collector Nik Douglas, plus a Forward by Tibet House's President Robert Thurman Mike Ragogna 2010

The religion section features gilt bronze sculptures and hanging silk scroll panels of Buddhas in ink, color and gold; porcelain statues of Bodhisattvas; and silk tapestries with religious imagery.

NYC Exhibit Unveils Rich Treasures Of Yuan Dynasty AP 2010

Displayed works include rare bronze Buddhas and Bodhisattvas from Gandhara and Swat; significant stupas of differing sizes, styles, and materials; reliquaries in precious materials such as gold and silver; 'pilgrimage' items; and important Buddhas recovered from early Chinese cultures.

Mike Ragogna: The Buddha Image...Out Of Uddiyana : A Conversation with Collector Nik Douglas, plus a Forward by Tibet House's President Robert Thurman Mike Ragogna 2010

Displayed works include rare bronze Buddhas and Bodhisattvas from Gandhara and Swat; significant stupas of differing sizes, styles, and materials; reliquaries in precious materials such as gold and silver; 'pilgrimage' items; and important Buddhas recovered from early Chinese cultures.

Mike Ragogna: The Buddha Image...Out Of Uddiyana : A Conversation with Collector Nik Douglas, plus a Forward by Tibet House's President Robert Thurman Mike Ragogna 2010