The Bodhi Tree ("tree of awakening" or "tree of enlightenment" [1]), also called the Bo tree, [2] was a large sacred fig tree (Ficus religiosa) [1][3] located in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India.

Mar 8, 2025 · Bodhi tree, according to Buddhist tradition, the specific sacred fig (Ficus religiosa) under which the Buddha sat when he attained Enlightenment (Bodhi) at Bodh Gaya in Bihar, India. The Mahabodhi Temple, which marks the place of the Buddha’s Enlightenment, features a descendant of the original Bodhi tree and is a major site of pilgrimage.

Ficus religiosa or sacred fig is a species of fig native to the Indian subcontinent [2] and Indochina [3] that belongs to Moraceae, the fig or mulberry family. It is also known as the bodhi tree, [4] bo tree, peepul tree, [2] peepal tree, pipala tree or ashvattha tree (in India and Nepal). [5]

The Bodhi Tree or Bodhi Fig Tree (“tree of awakening”) also called the Bo Tree was a large and ancient sacred fig tree (Ficus religiosa) located in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India.

The Bodhi Tree was a large and very old sacred fig tree (Ficus religiosa), which grew at the Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya. Siddhartha Gautama, the spiritual teacher and founder of Buddhism, later known as Gautama Buddha, achieved …

The Bodhi Tree, located at Bodh Gaya in northeastern India is the place where Siddhartha Guatama attained enlightenment and became the Buddha in the 4th century BC.

The Bodhi Tree in Bodh Gaya India is said to be the tree under which the Gautama Buddha sat when he attained enlightenment. It is an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists of all traditions. The Mahabodhi Temple, which marks the site of the Bodhi tree, is a …

Jan 8, 2025 · The Bodhi tree carries deep spiritual significance in many cultures, especially within Buddhism. Revered as a symbol of enlightenment and wisdom, it also represents strength, resilience, and the journey toward spiritual awakening.

May 23, 2024 · The Bodhi tree is an important object in Buddhist iconography, although it was sacred to the peoples of Southeast Asia before the rise of Buddhism. The tree has the botanical name of Ficus religiosa.

Feb 15, 2013 · Native to India and Southeast Asia, the bodhi is a perennial in U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 10 through 12. bodhi tree care is simple as the trees are low-maintenance.