In Mahayana Buddhist tradition Bodhisattvas are said to be of two kinds. One is Adi-Karmika Bodhisattva who is is a beginner, who has not realized perfect enlightenment and is still a learner. Firstly he or she develops enlightenment thought for the benefit of sentient beings and wishes for perfect enlightenment. Secondly there is a Bodhisattva who realizes emptiness face to face and attains the first Bodhisattva level. He gradually progress till the tenth Bodhisattva level through the practice of six perfection and Mahamudra.

Some of them even after attaining the level of buddhahood, yet emanate forms and act like Bodhisattvas. As, for example, Buddhas like Avalokiteshvara, Manjushri, Vajrapani and some other high ranking Bodhisattvas emanate numerous forms to tame the sentient beings in the manner of beginner Bodhisattvas. Shakyamuni Buddha himself took three incalculable aeons to complete his career as Bodhisattva. Those who have attained first level up to the tenth of Bodhisattva have enormous power to benefit others.

Eight high ranking Bodhisattvas who are no less than Shakyamuni Buddha himself in wisdom, compassion and powers, have been dealt with in the subsequent chapters. It is to be noted that Bodhisattvas who work for the benefit of senttient beings as male counterparts do.

Budhisattva statues are shown in various poses and forms .While Bodhisattva Statues come in a wide variety of poses. Bodhisattva statues can be found in different kinds of mudra and postures. Bodhisattva statues symbolize protection and peace in one's home or garden. Place Bodhisattva statues in central areas in your altar or office for daily inspirational and as an reminder of our own capacity to achieve the good life.