bodhi
/ˈbōdē/ (ame, mw)
bodhi — noun
1. in Buddhism, a condition of complete spiritual awakening in which a person fully
in Buddhism, a condition of complete spiritual awakening in which a person fully understands reality and is released from suffering and rebirth.
After years of quiet study, Arjun felt closer to bodhi than ever.
pattern: feel closer to bodhi
The monk described bodhi as freedom from fear, anger, and desire.
pattern: describe bodhi as [state]
Under the temple tree, Marta prayed for bodhi instead of wealth.
At dawn, Gabriel's teacher said bodhi comes through steady practice and insight.
- enlightenment
closest broad English equivalent, but less specifically Buddhist than bodhi
- awakening
often stresses the process or moment of spiritual realization rather than the fully realized state
- liberation
emphasises release from suffering; broader and not always tied to awakened understanding
- ignorance
in Buddhist thought, ignorance keeps a person from true awakening
文法句型
uncountable
often after verbs such as attain, seek, or approach
用法筆記
Usually appears in Buddhist teaching or writing about spiritual practice rather than in everyday conversation. Writers often keep the Sanskrit form because it names a specific religious state, not just a general feeling of peace or success.