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Buddhahood

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[boo-duh-hood, boo-duh-] / ˈbu dəˌhʊd, ˈbʊ də- /

noun

  1. the attainment of enlightenment as a Buddha.


Etymology

Origin of Buddhahood

First recorded in 1830–40; Buddha + -hood

Example Sentences

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In Buddhism, bodhisattvas are people who are seen as spiritually advanced and on the path toward Buddhahood.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

In turn, man may aspire to personal Buddhahood through ridding himself of such worldly attachments as family and his ego.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Now has the moment come, O Blessed One, for Thy Buddhahood," they advised him.

From Time Magazine Archive

I wish to attain to perfection and to Buddhahood.

From Myths and Legends of China by Werner, E. T. C. (Edward Theodore Chalmers)

No emotion will disturb the peace of his mind, and the happiness of the great Brahma will be as nothing in comparison to the infinite bliss of his Buddhahood.

From The Buddha A Drama in Five Acts and Four Interludes by Carus, Paul