noun

bardo

BAH-doh

Bardo (noun) means In Tibetan Buddhism, the transitional state a consciousness passes through between death and rebirth. Example: “The monks described the bardo as a kind of waiting room between one life and the next.”

noun

In Tibetan Buddhism, the transitional state a consciousness passes through between death and rebirth.

"The monks described the bardo as a kind of waiting room between one life and the next."

How to use bardo

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe in-between state between dying and being reborn, in Tibetan Buddhist belief.

Word forms

bardos plural, Bardos plural

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Etymology

From Tibetan bar do, literally "interval between two [states]."

Rhymes for bardo

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bardo” mean?

The word “bardo” means in Tibetan Buddhism, the transitional state a consciousness passes through between death and rebirth. In plain terms, the in-between state between dying and being reborn, in Tibetan Buddhist belief.

How do you pronounce “bardo”?

“Bardo” is pronounced BAH-doh (/ˈbɑɹdoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “bardo” in a sentence?

Here is “bardo” used in a sentence: “The monks described the bardo as a kind of waiting room between one life and the next.”

What part of speech is “bardo”?

“Bardo” is a noun.