Question

In what way was Siddhartha Gautama an example of a bodhisattva?

A.
He was a prince who ruled wisely and well.

B.
He was responsible for building many stone pillars that express Buddhist beliefs.

C.
He gained enlightenment and tried to help others out of compassion.

D.
He was a member of the priestly caste and worshipped the gods.

Answer 1

C. He gained enlightenment and tried to help others out of compassion.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to Buddhist beliefs, a bodhisattva is a good and benevolent being that is capable to attain nirvana, the greatest objective of Buddhist search for spiritual perfection, but he or she prefers to dedicate efforts to help others achieve it, motivated by compassion for human suffering.