Definition

1. Noun:
   • The torch of wisdom: A metaphorical term in Buddhism referring to the illuminating light of profound understanding and enlightenment, specifically the wisdom that leads to liberation from suffering and ignorance.
   • Buddhist enlightenment: The state of ultimate wisdom and insight into the true nature of reality, as taught in Buddhist doctrine.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Các bậc cao tăng được coi là người thắp sáng đuốc tuệ cho chúng sinh. (High monks are considered to be those who light the torch of wisdom for all sentient beings.)
  • Thiền định là con đường dẫn tới đuốc tuệ. (Meditation is the path leading to enlightenment.)

Advanced Usage

• "Thắp sáng đuốc tuệ": to light/ignite the torch of wisdom; to bring enlightenment.

  • Nhiệm vụ của người thầy là thắp sáng đuốc tuệ trong tâm trí học trò. (A teacher's mission is to ignite the torch of wisdom in the student's mind.)

• "Theo ánh sáng của đuốc tuệ": following the light of wisdom; guided by enlightened understanding.

  • Chúng ta nên sống theo ánh sáng của đuốc tuệ. (We should live our lives guided by the light of wisdom.)

Variants and Related Words

• Trí tuệ (n): wisdom, intellect. (A more general term for wisdom, of which "đuốc tuệ" is a specific, metaphorical form.)
• Giác ngộ (n/v): enlightenment, awakening. (Refers directly to the state or act of attaining enlightenment.)
• Minh triết (n): profound wisdom, sagacity. (Philosophical wisdom.)

Synonyms

• Ánh sáng trí tuệ: the light of wisdom.
• Sự giác ngộ: enlightenment.
• Trí huệ Bát Nhã: Prajñā wisdom (a specific Buddhist term for the wisdom of seeing reality as it is).

Related Idioms

• "Đuốc tuệ soi đường": The torch of wisdom lights the path.
  • Lời dạy của Đức Phật như ngọn đuốc tuệ soi đường cho nhân loại. (The teachings of the Buddha are like a torch of wisdom lighting the path for humanity.)

1. Enlightenment of the Buddhist tenets