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On Bodhi Day, Buddhists commemorate Siddhartha Gautama’s enlightenment by lighting lamps to combat darkness
Siddhartha decided to meditate under a pipal tree, also known as ... as the date of the Buddha’s enlightenment. Celebrating the Buddha’s enlightenment – or Bodhi Day – at the same time ...
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Then and now, spreading its sacredness worldwide
the right branch of the Bodhi tree under which the Buddha attained Enlightenment was brought to Sri Lanka by Theri Sanghamitta in 288 B.C., the eighteenth year of King Asoka’s reign. King ...
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What the Buddhist text Therigatha teaches about women’s enlightenment
Images of Buddha’s enlightenment often portray him sitting alone under the bodhi tree, his body emaciated from fasting. Some depictions show the Buddha’s right hand pointing down, asking the ...
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THE BODHI TREE
Buddha meditated below this tree for the first seven days of enlightenment. The present day tree is believed to be a direct descendant of the original one. The original was burnt down and ...
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In the footsteps of the Buddha
a sacred tree in Anuradhapura believed to have grown from a cutting of the original Bodhi tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment. Believed to be planted by King Asoka’s daughter in 288 BCE ...
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Bodhi Day
Themes: Sharing; leadership; caring for others; self-sacrifice; Buddhism ... This tree is known as the Bodhi Tree, or 'Tree of Enlightenment'. It stands next to the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh ...
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Practices in Buddhism Pilgrimage
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 ...
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Celebrations beyond Christmas: 5 other December traditions around the world, from Bodhi Day to Japan’s Omisoka
In Buddhism, Bodhi Day celebrates the day that the Buddha reached enlightenment under a peepal tree, after years of extreme ascetic practices. “Bodhi” means “to awaken”. The holiday is ...
Bihar tableau at Republic Day parade showcases Nalanda, Buddhist heritage
Bihar's tableau at the Republic Day parade highlighted the cultural heritage of the region. It featured the Bodhi Tree and ...
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Place to visit in BODHGAYA
Bodhgaya is mostly known for all the places associated with Buddha's meditation and enlightenment. The Bodhi tree, where Buddha is believed to have meditated, is a famous attraction. The Great ...
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Diverse Cultural Heritage Shines at India's 76th Republic Day Parade
India's 76th Republic Day Parade showcased the cultural heritage and wildlife conservation efforts of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Tripura, highlighting historic and modern accomplishments. Celebrations ...