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The Bodhi Tree ("tree of awakening" or "tree of enlightenment" [1]), also called the Mahabodhi Tree or Bo Tree, [2] is a large sacred fig tree (Ficus religiosa) [1] [3] located in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, Siddhartha Gautama, the spiritual teacher who became known as the Buddha , is said to have attained enlightenment or buddhahood circa 500 BCE under this tree. [ 4 ]
Oct 4, 2024 · Bodhi tree, according to Buddhist tradition, the specific sacred fig (Ficus religiosa) under which the Buddha sat when he attained Enlightenment at Bodh Gaya in Bihar, India. The Mahabodhi Temple , which marks the place of the Buddha’s Enlightenment, features a descendant of the original Bodhi tree and is a major site of pilgrimage .
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Ficus religiosa or sacred fig is a species of fig native to the Indian subcontinent [2] and Indochina [3] that belongs to Moraceae, the fig or mulberry family. It is also known as the bodhi tree, [4] peepul tree, [2] peepal tree, pipala tree or ashvattha tree (in India and Nepal). [5] The sacred fig is considered to have a religious ...
The Bodhi Tree is a sacred fig tree under which Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, attained enlightenment. It symbolizes a profound spiritual journey and the realization of ultimate truth and wisdom in Buddhism. The tree is a central element in various Buddhist traditions, representing the place of meditation and awakening.
The Bodhi Tree was a large and very old sacred fig tree (Ficus religiosa), which grew at the Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya. Siddhartha Gautama, the spiritual teacher and founder of Buddhism, later known as Gautama Buddha, achieved Bodhi (spiritual enlightenment) while sitting under this tree. The Bodhi tree is easily recognised because of its ...
The Bodhi Tree in Bodh Gaya India is said to be the tree under which the Gautama Buddha sat when he attained enlightenment. It is an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists of all traditions. The Mahabodhi Temple, which marks the site of the Bodhi tree, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. According to traditional accounts, the original Bodhi tree ...
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Bodhi Tree, Bodh Gaya. Bodh Gaya, located 100 km (62 mi) south of Patna in the Indian state of Bihar, is the most venerated sacred place in Buddhism. It is the place where Prince Siddhartha Guatama, while meditating beneath the Bodhi Tree, attained enlightenment and became the Buddha. Traditional accounts say that, in the early years of the 4th ...
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