- It is a Buddhist deity who has attained the highest level of enlightenment (nirvana) but who delays their entry into paradise in order to help the earthbound.
| Boddhisattva | Relevance |
| Avalokitesvara | Bodhisattva of compassion. Most universally acknowledged Bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism.Has many avatars, most famous being Padmapani (Holding Lotus). |
| Maitreya | Bodhisattva to be reborn. Future Buddha. |
| Manjushri | Bodhisattva of awareness and wisdom. |
| Padmasambhava | Most famous in Tibetan and Bhutanese Buddhism. Regarded as a second buddha there. |
| Vajrapani | An early bodhisattva in Mahayana. Vajra means weapon. |
| Tara | Female bodhisattva in Tibetan Buddhism. A manifestation of Avalokitesvara.She represents the virtues of success in work and achievements. A manifestation of Avalokitesvara. |
