Bodhisattva - A Bodhisattva is basically a Buddha in the Mahayana school of Buddhism. A Bodhisattva is one who is enlightened and one who truly seeks to guide others to enlightenment out of pure compassion. The Bodhisattva ideal incorporates both wisdom and compassion. As opposed to the Theravada ...
Tantric Buddhism defined as a " form of Buddhism employs the use of spells, symbols, very complicated rituals, and the acquisition of magical powers, in order to reach a stage of enlightenment,"(Chan). Others use the term tantra to refer to "systems of practice and meditation derived from esoteric ...
During the feudal period in Japan there was a resurgence of Buddhism that led to the founding of many new sects. These new sects were formed mostly out of revolt against the more established sects. Many believe that the decline of the old central government and the military clashes that followed i...
