samadhi

[suh-mah-dee]

noun

Hinduism, Buddhism.

1. the highest stage in meditation, in which a person experiences oneness with the universe.

samadhi

/ sʌˈmɑːdi /

noun

1. Buddhism Hinduism a state of deep meditative contemplation which leads to higher consciousness

Word History and Origins

Origin of samadhi¹

First recorded in 1820–30, samadhi is from the Sanskrit word samādhi

Word History and Origins

Origin of samadhi¹

from Sanskrit: concentration, from samā together + dhi mind

Example Sentences

Mr Ambekar said that the remains could shed light on the phenomenon of "samadhi burials" - an ancient burial practice among Hindus where revered figures were buried rather than cremated.

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It could also shed light on the phenomenon of "samadhi burials" - an ancient burial practice among Hindus where revered figures were buried instead of being cremated, Mr Ambekar says.

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Samadhi Paramitha Brahmananayake is looking at the field where she spent months camped out with thousands of other demonstrators in Sri Lanka’s capital in 2022.

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Although the protests have gone silent for now, some protesters like Samadhi Brahmananayake argue that the agitation showed what people's power can do.

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While the ashram is no longer here, his tomb, the Ganga Ram Samadhi, still stands. 

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