also: だいごのきょうにはいる
expression, godan verb (-ru)
attain enlightenment; enter the state of great realization
Buddhist term for reaching a profound spiritual awakening or enlightenment. Often used in religious or philosophical contexts.
彼は長年の修行の末、ついに大悟の境に入った。
After many years of training, he finally attained enlightenment.
Standard kanji spelling for this Buddhist expression.
Alternate reading; less common than たいご.
Composed of 大悟 (たいご, 'great enlightenment') + の + 境 (きょう, 'state' or 'realm') + に + 入る (はいる, 'to enter'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the phrase is firmly rooted in Buddhist terminology.