Bodhi Tree
Bodhi Tree
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Ellen S
New York City, NY33 contributions
Jan 2023
The tree you need to see if you are in Bodhgaya. Siddhartha Gautama, aka Shakyamuni Buddha, attained realization under an earlier growth of this tree more than 2500 years ago. A worldwide pilgrimage site. Well maintained, well protected. A must-see.
Written 4 January 2023
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK185,662 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
The tree of awakening where the Buddha became enlightened. Not the original Bodhi tree, but considered a direct descendent and treated with evident reverence by all who attend.
Written 26 February 2024
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Satish J
Amman, Jordan258 contributions
While visiting Maha Boddhi Mandir at Bodhgaya seen this Bodhi tree behind the temple. Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment under this Peepal tree, after this the place becomes a magnet for tourists all over the world.
Written 26 September 2014
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Ganesh M
Pune, India60 contributions
Mar 2015 • Family
I was there with my wife in March 2015.
Even if you would have read about the place in internet,its highly possible that the place will take you by surprise.
It is a experience of lifetime, seeing the place and things what we read in our history books.
The city is not well maintained, but since its a tourist place we wouldn't notice much. There are temples for built for Buddha by India (the main temple), Thailand, Bangladesh, China and many more..... I counted at-least close to 10 different temples of various countries. The temples are actually built and maintained by the respective countries.
The things to look out for:
1. Plan the visit for at-least 2 to 3 days.
2. Take time to visit each temple
3. Visit the Indian temple during evening to witness the different sect people offering their prayers.
4. Don't miss the pond with so many large fishes.
5. There are free counters for luggage and mobiles and footwear.
6. Ofcourse the tree under which Buddha got enlightened
Overall a wonderful place to visit and witness it.
Even if you would have read about the place in internet,its highly possible that the place will take you by surprise.
It is a experience of lifetime, seeing the place and things what we read in our history books.
The city is not well maintained, but since its a tourist place we wouldn't notice much. There are temples for built for Buddha by India (the main temple), Thailand, Bangladesh, China and many more..... I counted at-least close to 10 different temples of various countries. The temples are actually built and maintained by the respective countries.
The things to look out for:
1. Plan the visit for at-least 2 to 3 days.
2. Take time to visit each temple
3. Visit the Indian temple during evening to witness the different sect people offering their prayers.
4. Don't miss the pond with so many large fishes.
5. There are free counters for luggage and mobiles and footwear.
6. Ofcourse the tree under which Buddha got enlightened
Overall a wonderful place to visit and witness it.
Written 21 April 2015
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DKD
Downingtown, PA185 contributions
Jan 2013 • Family
The place has some energy stored and you can feel that when you meditate below the tree. The tree is ancient and saved by some good efforts. Dhyana under it gives a good feel.
Written 28 September 2013
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TazHugs
Laurencekirk, United Kingdom57 contributions
Apr 2013 • Friends
We were lucky enough to be given a tour by a trainee monk and then sit in the peace of the gardens with several monks. As the only two white people the constant attention in India was exhausting. It was so nice to be sat in peace with the monks in such a special place. They gave us each a leaf from the tree when we left.
Written 24 June 2013
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David B
Palm Bay, FL1,144 contributions
Dec 2014 • Solo
I am not a Buddhist yet I could feel that this was a very spiritually uplifting place. My soul was happy being here, I was filled with joy. I sort of got choked up, tears of joy came to my eyes. FYI, do not try to touch the tree.
Written 24 April 2015
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Tshering choden s
Siliguri, India12 contributions
Feb 2016 • Family
This is the tree basically known as The Bodhi Tree and is known for its history that the Lord Buddha had meditated under this Bodhi Tree for years without food. And it is believed that Lord Buddha had got all the enlightenment under this tree.
Written 31 January 2017
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Karolina D
Krakow, Poland21 contributions
Mar 2014 • Friends
A place that changes you. It has very strong vibe, a good one, full of peace and positive attitude. No matter how long you're staying there, it's always not enough. It makes you wanna come back and spend there a little more time.
Amazing experience.
Amazing experience.
Written 19 February 2015
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IreneSah
Singapore, Singapore190 contributions
Sept 2013 • Friends
Visit this sacred Temple and do the MUST DO - Sit under ( or at least near ) the Bodhi Tree! Regardless of race, language and religion. Close your eyes, feel the peace surrounding you. It is an awesome feeling knowing Lord Buddha sit right at the same place as I do at this very moment.
Written 18 August 2014
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My parents are visiting Varanasi this.
1. Can someone suggest good plan for them.
2. How much distance Bodh Gaya from Varanasi and how to reach there
3. Any other near by locations which one must see
Written 13 June 2017
in varanasi Kashi vishwanath Temple is good to visit in morning though you can go all time in day or in evening also,ganga Ghats are good to visit in evening and ganga aarti is a daily event start at 7 30 pm better to see seating in a boat,saranath is a very good site to visit about 10 kms from varanasi,they may visit market too,Bodhagaya is about 260 kms from varanasi ,trains are available from varanasi junction and Mughal Sarai railway station for Gaya ,Gaya and Bodhgaya are adjacent and in between distance is about 15 kms ,at Bodhgaya Mahabodhi Temple,Bodhi Tree,great budhha statue and temples of some other countries like Thailand,Japan etc are to see,at Gaya Vishnu Pad temple is a famous temple,one should stay at Bodhgaya it is very good and clean place to stay ,if your parents have time than they should visit Rajgir and Nalanda about 60 to 70 kms from Gaya-thanks-
Written 13 June 2017
soothaikoid90
Penang Island, Malaysia
I would like to know how to give offerings & how do I say my prayer. What are there dos & don'ts? I will be there this coming month, will stay for 5 days. In one day how many times do I have to pray. & for how long?
Written 28 November 2016
There is some restrictions to enter with belongings like enter with mobile phone or wearing shoes inside.You can take camera but entering with it is chargeable.There is no time for preying beneath the tree.You can do as much as you wish.
Written 7 December 2016
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