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Bodhi Tree aka Fig Tree
Bodhi Tree aka Fig Tree
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Origin
Tree Today
- The Buddha meditated without moving from his seat for seven days under this tree.
- A shrine, called Animisalocana cetiya, was created where the Buddha sat.
- King Ashoka payed homage to the tree regularly.
- The Bodhi Tree still exists today, yet it is very decayed.
- One branch to the west is still green, but the rest are rotten and falling apart.
- In 1876 the tree was destroyed by a storm but was replanted on the same spot in 1881.
Celebration
- On December 8 Bodhi Day is celebrated in honor of Buddhas enlightenment underneath the tree
- Those who follow Dharma Greet each other by saying “Budu saranai!”
HISTORY
- Grows at Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya
- Original specimen planted here in 288 BC
- Guatama Buddha attained enlightenment here while meditating under it.
-This tree is a destination for pilgrims.
- Its the most important of the four main Buddhist pilgrimage sites.
ABOUT
- Know as Bo
- very large
- very old
- very spiritual
- recognized by its heart shaped leaves