Buddhism is one of the religion which teaches us to abandon selfishness and cultivate compassion just like many others religion. Being humanity, altruism, caring to others is also the core teaching of the Dharma. Mr. Jin You Shu is an ordinary farmer who lived in Feng Le Town, Kai County, Si Chuan Province, Mainland, China, started the life saving rescue operation immediately without any hesitation at the scene of road accident towards 17 bus passengers who drowned into a 5 meters deep pond. After performing the rescue operation successfully, he left quietly without mentioning a single word. However, he lost his own life after 138 days after the incident due to choked water and loss of temperature during the rescue operation. Although this is a news of 14 years ago, the act like Bodhisattva relieves sufferings in times of need still as shine as ever and brighten our space with sattva. Through Mr. Jin You Shu's act of courageous, this study aims to explore can he be addressed as Bodhisattva?
First of all, there were ardent discussions and wide variety point of views during the survey of Dharma elder practioner. Throughout the exploration of 25 sages and literature review of Dhamma scriptures, hopefully Yoniso manasikāro will lead to the correct answer. The Dhamma literature review stated clearly regarding the origin, birth and significance of Bodhisattva. Hence, it can be conclude that the appellation of Bodhisattva does not comes from the Buddha. However, it is a term added by later disciple for admiration in a form of respect and reverence. Moreover, it has set out a clear clarification of the view of Bodhisattva between Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism. There might be various points of views toward Bodhicaryavatara, but after conducting this research, knowing and understanding a clear context of Bodhisattva and its definition, the less likely there is to be misunderstandings. Lastly, regarding those samaritans whom practice loving kindness compassion, are they qualified to be addressed as Bodhisattva? The answer is obvious.
