samadhi
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of samadhi
First recorded in 1820–30, samadhi is from the Sanskrit word samādhi
Example Sentences
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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.
From BBC ● May 5, 2025
The seventh limb involves meditation, which allows one to reach the eight limb, samadhi, the oneness of the self and true reality, the supreme soul.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 15, 2022
According to Pemaratana, this particular one depicts the Buddha in a pose symbolizing samadhi, or stillness.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 9, 2021
Because samadhi is not only about individual release from suffering; it is also about life thriving.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2020
The Buddhists used the word "samadhi" as well as the Hindus; but "dhyana" is their special word for higher states of contemplation.
From Varieties of Religious Experience, a Study in Human Nature by James, William
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