Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bardo
noun
/ˈbɑːrdoʊ/
Definition
In Tibetan Buddhism, bardo refers to the intermediate state between death and rebirth.
Examples
- In the bardo, the soul may encounter visions reflecting its past actions.
- Practices related to the bardo aim to assist the deceased in navigating this state.
- Many texts describe different experiences one might go through in the bardo.
Meaning
The transitional phase that is believed to occur after death, where a person’s consciousness exists before they are reborn.
Synonyms
- intermediate state
- transition
- limbo
