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. In Mahayana, the idea of comparative bodhicitta is referred to as follows : "Compassion characterized by the desire to liberate all sentient beings from suffering." I was wanting at "Differences between Theravada and Mahayana " at Buddhanet and particularly at number 5 on the record : "Concept of Bodhicitta.... Theravada =Main importance is home freedom. There's complete dependence on yourself to expel all defilements. Mahayana =Besides home freedom, it's essential for Mahayana fans to simply help other sentient beings. " http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/snapshot02.htm Certainly the welfare of the others is essential to Theravadins also, could it be not? Just how can an individual 'liberate all sentient beings from putting up with' and on occasion even imagine that its likely to complete that? Is this just a method for generating empathy towards others? I'd want to consider reading different opinions about that (although being conscious of demonstrating respect towards other cultures)