Samadhi (shrine)

Okay, so have you ever seen a special room or a special place where people go to pray or even meditate? That is called a shrine. Some people call it samadhi. It’s like a little house or a little room, but it’s very special and important to some people. Samadhi is a word that comes from an ancient Indian language, and it means concentration or focus.

Now, imagine a person who meditates a lot and wants to make a special place for that. Maybe they want to create a beautiful, peaceful, and calming atmosphere to help them stay focused and concentrate better. They may choose to build a shrine for that. Often, the shrines are decorated with beautiful flowers and candles, and there might be pictures or statues of people they respect, like religious leaders or teachers.

Sometimes, people who follow a particular religion will build a shrine dedicated to a famous person who is important to them, like the Buddha or a saint. They may believe that praying or meditating in front of that person’s picture or statue can help them feel closer to that person, and they may ask for their blessings, guidance, or protection. It’s like having a special friend who is always with them, even when they can’t see them.

So, to sum it up, a samadhi or a shrine is a special place where people go to pray or meditate. It’s like a little house or a little room that is decorated with beautiful things and dedicated to a special person or a special idea. People believe that meditating, praying, or even just sitting quietly in front of a shrine can help them feel focused, calm, and connected to something greater than themselves.