enlightenment; attainment of supreme wisdom
Buddhist term for the path of spiritual enlightenment and the attainment of profound wisdom. The glosses 'water of life' and 'philosophy' are rare or metaphorical extensions; the core meaning is religious awakening.
After many years of ascetic practice, he attained enlightenment.
The path to enlightenment is steep.
From 悟 (enlightenment, perception) + 道 (path, way). A Sino-Japanese Buddhist term referring to the path of spiritual awakening.