The Bodhi Tree Bodh Gaya in Bihar, India, is one of the holiest places in the country because it is where Siddhartha Gautama, later known as the Buddha, became enlightened some 2,500 years ago.

Explore Bodh Gaya, the land of Buddha’s enlightenment. Visit ancient temples, monasteries, meditation retreats, and cultural ...

India’s hidden gem, the mesmerizing reclining Buddha statute in Bodh Gaya is a must-visit. Here’s why travellers are flocking to this sacred site.

According to Buddhist belief, before he became the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment under a tree, now known as the Bodhi Tree, in the place now known as Bodh Gaya (‘place of ...

Summary: Bodhi Day marks the moment 2,500 years ... but had left his rich palace to live the life of a poor holy person. Siddhartha sat underneath a tree just like this one, promising himself ...

A journey through the sacred Buddhist pilgrimage destinations is an experience that goes beyond spirituality—it is a ...

Buddha’s birth and life Siddhartha was born in Lumbini ... on this day and devotees perform special prayers under the bodhi tree under which the Buddha is believed to have attained enlightenment.