BOH-dee

Definitions

1. noun

A state of enlightenment or spiritual awakening, typically achieved through meditation or spiritual practices in Buddhism.

“The monk spent years in contemplation, finally reaching the state of bodhi he had been seeking.”

2. noun

A fig tree under which the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, is said to have achieved enlightenment.

“The tourists visited the Bodhi tree, a sacred site in the Buddhist tradition.”

3. verb

To gain enlightenment or spiritual insight.

“The teacher encouraged her students to bodhi, helping them to find their own path to understanding.”