bodhi

[boh-dee]

noun

Buddhism.

1. supreme knowledge or enlightenment.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bodhi¹

< Pali, Sanskrit

Example Sentences

A Bodhi tree might signal the sacred place where Buddha’s deep insight into enlightenment occurred, or a drawn or carved footprint would be suggestive of following a path.

From Los Angeles Times

The title is derived from the Buddhist term “bodhi,” or a state of enlightenment; for Judeline, “Bodhiria” is the liminal space that her alter ego, “Angela,” occupies between God and her lover.

From Los Angeles Times

Kray, who runs 670 Grams in Digbeth, Birmingham, said Bodhi was seen by a paediatrician in February 2024, who then referred him for an autism assessment.

From BBC

Bodhi displays many of the signs of autism including not speaking, not responding to his name, not being able to sit still and not interacting with other children or adults.

From BBC

Their concern is that if the school they have applied to cannot cope with Bodhi, he will be out of school and will have to be educated at home.

From BBC

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When To Use

What is Bodhi Day?

Bodhi Day is a Buddhist holiday commemorating the day on which Buddhists believe the Buddha gained enlightenment. The word bodhi means enlightenment.

Different Buddhists commemorate Buddha’s attainment of enlightenment on different days and in different ways, with some celebrating his birth, enlightenment, and death all on the same day. In Japan, the day commemorating his enlightenment is called Rohatsu.

Bodhi Day is often observed with special services at Buddhist temples. Some Buddhists commemorate the event by meditating, studying dharma, or having tea ceremonies with cake.