The wish for Enlightenment.
Awakening Mind.
It is the wish to achieve Buddhahood for the benefit of others which is the prime motivation for practitioners of the Mahayana path.
Three views of Boddhicitta:
King-like: you achieve enlightenment first to help others
Shepherd-like: where you stay behind and guide others to enlightenment before yourself
Ferryman-like: where you achieve enlightenment along with others
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