"Bodhi" is a Sanskrit word meaning "awakening," or "enlightenment". Buddhist teachings say that a man named Siddhartha was meditating under a fig tree when he achieved enlightenment and became Buddha - the fig tree then became known as the Bodhi Tree. Also, a "Bodhisattva" is a person who has dedicated his or her life to being like Buddha. To me, simply put, that means living very compassionately and peacefully. I rather liked the idea of "little Bodhisattvas", and so "mini-Bodhi" had a special ring to it. Lastly, I liked that "Bodhi" is kind of a homonym with the word "body". I hope to reach many brilliant beautiful hearts within small (growing) bodies.
As I breathe in, I feel a friendship with the mini-Bodhis around me.
As I breathe out, I welcome understanding.
Friendship, Understanding. Friendship, Understanding.
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