From the very tree where an apple once inspired Isaac Newton to formulate his theory of gravity to the Bodhi tree under which Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment, these iconic trees continue to ...
2. Introduction Display the image of the Bodhi tree at Bodh Gaya. Tell pupils: 'This tree is known as the Bodhi Tree, or 'Tree of Enlightenment'. It stands next to the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh ...
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 ...