The Bodhisattva path is a long path of practice, with specific stages – ten in all – to be attained through many lives, with the goal of achieving Buddhahood, that is, the Perfection of Wisdom, for its own sake as well as the sake of helping others: The Bodhisattva Path
Tara Brach talks about it here…
Bright, shiny objects! 
What do you think?