According to Buddhist tradition, it was under the Bodhi Tree that Siddhartha Gautama, after years of meditation and spiritual seeking, finally attained enlightenment and became the Buddha ...

Throughout history, certain trees have stood well beyond their botanical existence as emblems of profound human experience and milestones. From the very tree where an apple once inspired Isaac ...

It is famous as the place where it is said that Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. Since that times, Bodh Gaya has been a center of pilgrimage and reverence for both ...

It commemorates three major events in the life of Gautam Buddha—his birth, his enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, and his Mahaparinirvana or passing away. Observed on the full moon day of the V ...

Plan your trip with our Bodh Gaya Travel Guide—discover top attractions, restaurants, and best hotels for a peaceful, ...

There is barely anyone at the site of the peepal tree on the banks of the ... in front of a gold Buddha statue. The Buddhist monks, under the banner of the All India Buddhist Forum (AIBF), have ...

Sacred Bodhi Tree, Gaya This tree is believed to be a direct descendant of the original Bodhi Tree under which Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment and became the Buddha.