Buddhahood

[ boo-duh-hood, boo-duh- ]

/ ˈbu dəˌhʊd, ˈbʊ də- /

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noun

the attainment of enlightenment as a Buddha.

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Origin of Buddhahood

First recorded in 1830–40; Buddha + -hood

Words nearby Buddhahood

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How to use Buddhahood in a sentence

An account of the ten stages in the career of a Bodhisattva before he can attain to Buddhahood.
Hinduism And Buddhism, Volume II. (of 3)|Charles Eliot
The Buddhists have the "eight-fold holy path" (Dhammapada), eight spiritual states leading up to Buddhahood.
Bible Myths and their Parallels in other Religions|T. W. Doane
Provided he contemplate his own inner-nature, he will achieve Buddhahood.
Zen Buddhism|Arthur Waley
Even a butcher can achieve Buddhahood, if he searches in his own heart.
Zen Buddhism|Arthur Waley

Formerly centre of worship of Buddha, and contains sacred pipal-tree under which Sakyamuni reached Buddhahood.
A Literary and Historical Atlas of Asia|J. G. Bartholomew