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  1. Bodhi Day - Wikipedia

    Bodhi Day is the Buddhist holiday that commemorates the day that Gautama Buddha (Shakyamuni) is said to have attained enlightenment, [1] also known as bodhi in Sanskrit and Pali.

  2. Bodhi | Enlightenment, Four Noble Truths & Dharma | Britannica

    bodhi, (Sanskrit and Pāli: “awakening,” “enlightenment”), in Buddhism, the final Enlightenment, which puts an end to the cycle of transmigration and leads to Nirvāṇa, or spiritual release; the experience is …

  3. Bodhi - Encyclopedia of Buddhism

    Bodhi is generally translated as "awakening" or "enlightenment," the final goal of our spiritual practice. A buddha's awakening is a state in which all defilements of the mind have been abandoned and all …

  4. What is Bodhi Day? And when do Buddhists celebrate it?

    Dec 8, 2023 · What does Bodhi mean? “Bodhi” comes from a verb in Sanskrit and Pali that means “to awaken” or “awakened.” In Buddhism, it’s generally understood to mean “enlightenment.” Siddhartha …

  5. Bodhi: Overview, Context & Key Ideas — Key Facts — Key Facts

    Feb 6, 2019 · Bodhi (Pāli and Sanskrit. Lit. awakening) is a title given in Buddhism to the specific awakening experience attained by the Indian spiritual teacher Gautama Buddha and his disciples. It …

  6. Bodhi – OpenBuddha

    Jul 27, 2025 · The term bodhi (Sanskrit and Pāli, “awakening” or “enlightenment”) denotes the profound knowledge and liberation achieved by a Buddha. Derived from the root √budh (“to awaken, to know”), …

  7. BODHI Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of BODHI is the state of enlightenment attained by a Buddhist who has practiced the Eightfold Path and achieved salvation.

  8. Understanding the Bodhi Concept in Buddhist Philosophy

    What is Bodhi? The term Bodhi (from Sanskrit and Pali) translates literally to “awakening,” “enlightenment,” or “understanding.” It refers to a state of profound spiritual realization where an …

  9. Bodhi - New World Encyclopedia

    Bodhi (Pāli and Sanskrit for "enlightenment") refers to the soteriological goal of Buddhism, which is the attainment of enlightenment. The word " Buddha," itself, means one who has achieved "bodhi" …

  10. Bodhi: The Symbol of Enlightenment in Buddhism - Tibet Dharma

    Enlightenment, often referred to as “Bodhi” in Sanskrit and Pali, represents the awakening to the true nature of reality and the liberation from the endless cycle of suffering.