Bodhisattva (one whose essence is perfect knowledge)

Generic title for a buddha-designate. Buddhist [northern India, Tibet, China and Japan].

Bhrkuti-Tara (she who frowns)

Mother goddess. Buddhist-Lamaist [Tibet]. In Lamaism particularly, a cruel form of TARA, the mother of the BUDDHA. The so-called “yellow Tara.” An emanation of AMITABHA. Also identified as a female BODHISATTVA or buddha-designate.