Comparative Religion Do Bahá’í and Buddhist Ideals of Service Share the Same Foundations?
While both the Buddhist bodhisattva ideal and the Bahá’í call for selfless service emphasize universal well-being, they are based on distinct foundations. The bodhisattva’s vow focuses on delaying enlightenment for collective liberation, whereas Bahá’u’lláh’s teachings link service to humanity with divine will and unity.