noun
Bodhidharma
Refers to the semi-legendary Buddhist monk who brought Chan Buddhism to China; often mentioned in Zen contexts. See also 達磨 (sense 2).
See also: 達磨
菩提達磨は中国禅宗の開祖とされている。
Bodhidharma is regarded as the founder of Chinese Zen Buddhism.
少林寺で菩提達磨が面壁九年の修行をしたと伝えられる。
It is said that Bodhidharma practiced wall-gazing for nine years at Shaolin Temple.
達磨 can refer to Bodhidharma (sense 2) or to a daruma doll; 菩提達磨 is the full, formal name used specifically for the historical figure.
From the Sanskrit name Bodhidharma, via Chinese 菩提達磨 (Pútídámó).