samadhi

American  

[suh-mah-dee] / səˈmɑ di /

noun

Hinduism, Buddhism.

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

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samadhi British  

/ sʌˈmɑːdi /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of samadhi

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

Example Sentences

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

Growing alarmed, the Guru also grew meek, and asked only ten rupees and a promise of silence for the performance of a samadhi.

From From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan by Blavatsky, H. P. (Helena Petrovna)