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samadhi

American

[suh-mah-dee] / səˈmɑ di /

noun

Hinduism, Buddhism.

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

samadhi British

/ sʌˈmɑːdi /

noun

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

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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.

From BBC • May 16, 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

Nevertheless there has been much controversy regarding the meaning of the terms nirvana; samadhi; dai zikaku, etc.—words expressing the condition which we are considering under the phrase cosmic consciousness.

From Cosmic Consciousness by McIvor-Tyndall, Alexander J. (Alexander James)

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