Bodhi Collection

The stone head of Buddha statue in roots of a Bodhi tree, Wat Mahathat, Ayutthaya
The stone head of a Buddha statue in the roots of a Bodhi tree in Wat Mahathat, Ayutthaya, Thailand

The Mahabodhi temple, the stupa at the Bodhi tree where the Buddha attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya (Bodhgaya), Bihar State, India

Sacred fig tree or peepal tree, Ficus religiosa. Pipal Banyan. Handcoloured steel engraving drawn and engraved by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d Histoire

Picture No. 12009437
The stone head of a Buddha statue in the roots of a Bodhi tree in Wat Mahathat, Ayutthaya, Thailand Date:

Picture No. 12009436
The stone head of a Buddha statue in the roots of a Bodhi tree in Wat Mahathat, Ayutthaya, Thailand Date:

Asia, Southeast Asia, Myanmar, Monywa, thousands of sitting buddhas in the park of a thousand bodhi trees - Maha Bodhi Ta Htaung

Reuse of a bodhi leaf
Lotte Grønkjær

Siddhartha at the Bodhi Tree, 100-200 AD (stone)
1123234 Siddhartha at the Bodhi Tree, 100-200 AD (stone) by Indian School; 73.7x57.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Indian, out of copyright

Bodh Gaya, Mahabodhi Temple, Bihar, India
Golden Buddha, Bodh Gaya, Mahabodhi Temple, Bihar, India, where Gautama Buddha is said to have obtained Enlightenment under what became known as the Bodhi Tree

Buddha head statue in Bodhi tree roots, Wat Mahathat, Ayutthaya
The stone head of a Buddha statue in the roots of a Bodhi tree in Wat Mahathat, Ayutthaya, Thailand

The stone head of a Buddha statue in the roots of a Bodhi tree in Wat Mahathat, Ayutthaya, Thailand

Sri Lanka, Kandy, Peradeniya Botanic Gardens. School girls pass by a bodhi, or pipal, tree. These gardens once belonged to Kandyian royalty

Seated Buddha in Wat Si Chum, Old Sukhothai, Thailand
The large seated Buddha in the Wat Si Chum (Temple of the Bodhi Tree) at Old Sukhothai, Thailand. The temple dates from the 13th century

Bodhi Satva
The representation of a BODHI SATVA a magical entity which can, in fact, take pretty well any form it chooses

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"Bodhi: The Sacred Tree of Enlightenment" In the tranquil grounds of Wat Mahathat in Ayutthaya, Thailand, lies a stone head of Buddha statue nestled amidst the roots of a majestic Bodhi tree. This ancient tree holds great significance as it is believed to be connected to the enlightenment of Gautama Buddha himself. Similar reverence can be found at the Mahabodhi Temple in Bihar, India, where another Bodhi tree stands tall. Known as the sacred fig or peepal tree (Ficus religiosa), its branches provide shade and solace for countless pilgrims seeking spiritual awakening. Captured in Picture No. 12009437, this iconic scene showcases the serene beauty that surrounds Bodh Gaya's Mahabodhi Temple. Here, devotees from all walks of life gather under its leafy canopy to meditate and reflect on their own paths towards enlightenment. The symbolism behind a bodhi leaf resonates deeply within Buddhist culture. Reused time and again as a symbol of growth and transformation, it represents one's journey towards self-realization - shedding old beliefs and embracing new wisdom. Traveling further southeast to Monywa in Myanmar reveals yet another awe-inspiring sight - thousands of sitting Buddhas peacefully gracing a park adorned with bodhi trees (Picture No. 12009436). This harmonious display serves as a reminder that enlightenment is attainable by all who seek it earnestly. Delving into history brings us back to Siddhartha Gautama himself during his pivotal moment beneath the Bodhi Tree around 100-200 AD (stone). It was here that he attained supreme knowledge and became known as Gautama Buddha - "the awakened one. " As we marvel at these captivating images depicting Buddha head statues entwined within Bodhi tree roots at Wat Mahathat in Ayutthaya, let us remember that true enlightenment transcends physical boundaries.