Bodh Gayā

Buddhism · Bihar, India · UNESCO World Heritage

Bodh Gayā is the place where, according to Buddhist tradition, Siddhārtha Gautama attained enlightenment while meditating beneath the Bodhi tree, becoming the Buddha. It is the most sacred site in Buddhism.

The Mahābodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stands beside a descendant of the original Bodhi tree. Monasteries built by Buddhist communities from many countries surround it. Pilgrims meditate, chant and circle the temple, especially around Buddha Pūrṇimā in spring and during the winter teaching season.

Bihar, India · Buddhism · Mahābodhi Temple · Buddha Pūrṇimā

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