Bodhi Tree , Bodhgaya
About Bodhi Tree
Lord Buddha attained enlightenment under a 'peepal' (sacred fig/Ficus religiosa) tree called as the Bodhi Tree or Bo . The tree that played such an important role in providing wisdom (called Bodhi in Sanskrit) was rightfully named Bodhi Tree. The Mahabodhi Temple was constructed at the site of the Bodhi Tree, in about 3rd century B.C by Emperor Asoka. The present tree at the temple complex is said to be the direct descendent of this ancient and much-revered tree. It is one of the most important places of pilgrimage for Buddhists and attracts numerous pilgrims and tourists from all over the world to pay their obeisance.
Under the Bodhi tree, you can see Vajrasana, which means the seat of stability. It is a stone platform sitting on which Lord Buddha was supposed to have attained enlightenment. He sat on Vajrasana and meditated in the east direction. This tree holds high religious importance in the Buddhist community.
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Mahabodhi Temple, Bihar
0 km from Bodhi Tree - See map
Mahabodhi Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is the location of the Bodhi tree where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. One of the four...
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Rajayatna Tree, Bihar
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Rajayatna tree is located within the Mahabodhi Temple complex, on the south-west of the main temple. It is believed that in the seventh week of...
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Tibetan Monastery - Bodhgaya, Bihar
0.4 km from Bodhi Tree - See map
Tibetan Monastery in Gaya was established in 1938 and is across the road from Mahabodhi Temple. A huge 'dharmachakra' is housed within the...
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Chinese Temple - Gaya, Bihar
0.5 km from Bodhi Tree - See map
Gaya's Chinese Temple is built using the same architectural styles of most Chinese Temple. It is not every day that you come across traditional...
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Ratnaghara, Bihar
0.5 km from Bodhi Tree - See map
Ratnaghara is a part of the Buddhist pilgrimage circuit in Gaya and a lot of Buddhists or those fascinated by Buddhism visit Ratnaghara. It is...
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Indosan Nippon Japanese Temple, Bihar
1.2 km from Bodhi Tree - See map
In the heart of Gaya, about 15 kms from city center, stands a Buddhist shrine embracing Japanese architecture called Indosan Nippon Japanese...
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Great Buddha Statue - Daijokyo Buddhist Temple, Bihar
1.4 km from Bodhi Tree - See map
Great Buddha Statue is 80 ft statue of Lord Buddha sitting in 'Dhyana' position is located in Daijokyo Buddhist Temple in Gaya. It is one of the...
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Vishnupad Temple, Bihar
10.7 km from Bodhi Tree - See map
Vishnupad temple, so named because it houses a large footprint of Lord Vishnu, is a holy place of worship and offering for Hindus. The temple and...
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Dungeshwari Cave Temple, Bihar
20.6 km from Bodhi Tree - See map
Before descending to the sacred town of Bodhgaya, Lord Buddha spent several years of his exile at the lesser-known Dungeshwari caves (also called...
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Barabar Caves ( Barabar Hills ), Bihar
42.4 km from Bodhi Tree - See map
Located about 25 KMs from Gaya, Barabar Hills have India's oldest surviving rock-cut caves called Barabar Caves. The Barabar caves probably belong...
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Nalanda, Bihar
90.1 km from Bodhi Tree - See map
Nalanda city is an ancient center for learning, which is situated 88 km from the southeastern end of Patna. The red brick structure covers over...
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Jalmandir Temple, Bihar
93.7 km from Bodhi Tree - See map
Jalmandir Temple as the name implies is situated amongst a lake that is blooming with lotuses. The temple is dedicated to lord Mahivra and is...
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