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: だるま
Bodhidharma is regarded as the founder of Chinese Zen Buddhism.
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).