Bodhi Tree (Bodh Gaya)

India / Bihar / Bodh Gaya
 temple, tree, buddhism
The Buddha attained enlightenment under this tree in 528 BCE. It is believed that this tree is either the original, or a direct descendant of the original tree. The complex is considered the holiest place in Buddhism and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
"NAMO TASSA BHAGVATE ARHATE SAMMA SAMBUDDHASS"
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodhi_tree
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Coordinates:   24°41'45"N   84°59'28"E

Comments

  • If there should be a sacred place in the World, this should be it...
  • It would have been helpful to title this entry - the bodhi tree - as that is how it is known in english throughout the world.
  • The most sacred place in the world.
  • Budham Saranam gachami......! Dhammam Saranam Gachami.....! Sangham Saranam Gachami.....!
  • http://yonkom.blogspot.com/2007/06/buddhist-monk-files-suit-for-cutting-of.html "The Bodhi tree behind the Mahabodhi temple, which has grown from the original banyan tree under which Buddha attained enlightenment, saw new leaves after four years last year. [In May 2007], IANS reported that the tree was threatened by an unknown disease. Hundreds of fresh leaves of the holy tree are falling off daily. Brahamchari blamed the temple officials of negligence of the Bodhi tree. Sources in Bodh Gaya said plant scientist A.K. Singh had suggested some corrective measures after examining the tree. Thousands of Buddhist pilgrims from across the world carry back leaves from the tree. An official of the Mahabodhi temple, which the UNESCO has declared a World Heritage Site, said the Bodhi tree is the sixth regeneration of the original banyan tree."
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