Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

samadhi

Noun
/səˈmɑːdəɪ/
Definition
A state of intense concentration achieved through meditation.
Examples
  • Practicing daily meditation can lead to a profound experience of samadhi.
  • In Buddhism, samadhi is considered a crucial step on the path to enlightenment.
  • He described his experience of samadhi as a moment of complete tranquility and clarity.
Meaning
Samadhi is often referred to as a state of deep absorption or enlightenment, where the mind transcends ordinary thought processes and experiences oneness with the object of meditation.
Synonyms
  • concentration
  • meditative state
  • absorption
  • enlightenment