👉 Bandhava is a Sanskrit word that refers to the concept of unity or oneness in Buddhist philosophy. It is used as a metaphor for the ultimate goal of achieving enlightenment and liberation from suffering, which is often symbolized by a single point of light, or "bandha," which represents the center of the universe. In Buddhism, the concept of bandhava has been central to the teachings of various traditions, including the Mahayana and Vajrayana schools. The Buddhist concept