What is Bodhicitta?
{{buddhism}} In [[Buddhism|Buddhist]] thought, '''bodhicitta''' is the motivation of a [[bodhisattva]]. The word ''bodhicitta'' combines the words for enlightenment ''([[Bodhi]])'' and mind ''([[Citta]])''. It is sometimes translated as ''mind of enlightenment''. Bodhicitta is taught to be the intent to become enlightened, not for oneself, but for the benefit of ''all'' beings. {{religion-stub}} [[Category:Buddhist terminology]]