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bodhi

bodhi

9.6
A sacred fig tree where the Buddha reached awakening
  • noun
  • /ˈboʊdi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : árbol Bodhi
  • It's where he achieved enlightenment next, under the Bodhi tree, which is what this temple, the Bodhgaya, the AT Bodhgaya, the Maha Bodhi temple.

Examples

  • Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment while meditating under the sacred bodhi tree.

  • Visitors often take photographs of the bodhi tree, which symbolizes spiritual awakening.

  • I don't know, maybe the Bodhi tree, maybe a ginkgo tree.

  • The ancient bodhi tree in Bodhgaya is a pilgrimage site for many Buddhists.

Synonyms

bo tree
vsbodhi
  • Literature
9.9

A large holy fig tree that Buddhists honour because the Buddha sat under it and became enlightened

is the historically famous individual tree tied to the Buddha's enlightenment
sacred fig
vsbodhi
  • Indian
8.7

A large fig tree from India that people in Buddhism and Hinduism consider holy

is the specific famous tree associated with the Buddha's awakening
Ficus religiosa
vsbodhi
  • Specialized
9.9

A large fig tree from India with heart-shaped leaves often seen as sacred in Buddhism and Hinduism

is used for the particular tree where the Buddha reached enlightenment
peepul
vsbodhi
  • Indian
9.9

A large fig tree native to India that is sacred to Buddhists and Hindus

is the title for the famous single tree tied to Buddha's enlightenment
pipul
vsbodhi
  • Indian
9.9

A large fig tree from India and Southeast Asia that is sacred to Buddhists and gives much shade

is instead the well known individual tree linked to the Buddha's awakening

Surface Forms

bodhi singular
bodhis plural

Etymology

Bodhi is also used for the sacred fig tree because the Buddha is said to have reached bodhi while sitting under that fig tree, so the tree became a symbol of 'awakening' and spiritual hope.