Bodhi Tree Tourism - The Bodhi Tree was a Peepal (Sacred Fig) tree located in
Bodh Gaya. It is believed to be the tree under which Lord Buddha attained
enlightenment. Lord Buddha meditated under the Peepal tree for forty nine days
before reaching a spiritual awakening. He spent two more weeks under the tree
in meditation and contemplation. The Bodhi Tree quickly became a holy site for
the followers of and was and still is revered by Buddhists all over the
world.
The Bodhi Tree that can be found today is a descendent of
the original tree, which was probably destroyed by King Puspyamitra Sunga in
the 2nd century B.C. However, it was replanted from cuttings taken from the
original tree. It was replanted again after the tree was destroyed by King
Shashanka in 600 A.D., and the process was repeated every time the tree died.
The present Bodhi Tree was planted in 1881 after its predecessor died of old
age. It grows on the western side of the Mahabodhi Temple and is visited by
devotees from all over the world. It symbolizes the Buddha’s enlightenment, and
the potential for enlightenment that lies within everyone.
History : According to Buddhist tradition, Siddhartha
Gautama started his search for peaceful community at a very young age. He was
so much affected with the pain of this world that he started following all the
Hindu traditions and searched for teachers who may guide him in attaining the
level of Nirvana. Following their instructions he started yoga and meditations
that may help him.
Siddhartha wanted to free the world from all problems and
wanted to know the main reason for all the sufferings. The tough training of
seven years passed, but he did not obtained that level.
Later, he decided to sit under a Peepal tree and start
meditation. Soon his intention to attain peace was realized and from SiddharthaGautama he became Buddha and the Peepal tree under which he meditated is now
known as Bodhi tree and is considered to be as an important sanctified spots
among Lord Buddha devotees. Further, for next seven weeks, Buddha again started
testing his experiences that he had before, during the years of his training.
With years of experience of mediation and fasting, Buddha gave his first
lecture at Isipatana- Sarnath in Varanasi. The lecture was called, ‘Setting in
Motion of the Wheel of the Truth’. Therefore, Buddha attained the level of
Nirvana (enlightenment), around 250 years back.
The India Tourism provides tour packages for blissful Bihar that are tastefully designed to provide the best experience As you visit the sites in Bodhgaya, Nalanda, Patna, and Vaishali that are praised for uniqueness and worth visiting. The heartwarming cultures and traditions are also the element to be enjoyed during the trip.
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