Bodhi Tree Collection

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

The head of the Sandstone Buddha image under a Bodhi tree, Wat Mahatat, Ayutthaya, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ayutthaya Province, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Sacred fig tree, Ficus religiosa, also known as the bodhi tree, banian tree, banyan tree, pippala tree, peepul tree
6338831 Sacred fig tree, Ficus religiosa, also known as the bodhi tree, banian tree, banyan tree, pippala tree, peepul tree, peepal tree or ashwattha tree by French School

Buddha Worshipped by the Gods Indra and Brahma, Kushan period, 1st / 2nd century
Buddha Worshipped by the Gods Indra and Brahma, Kushan period, 1st/2nd century. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern Pakistan)

Veneration of the Bodhi Tree, 3rd century. Creator: Unknown
Veneration of the Bodhi Tree, 3rd century

Panel from The Bodhimanda, Buddha prepares for enlightenment, c2nd-3rd century. The Naga, Kalika, and his wife, comfort the Buddha as he takes his seat under the Bodhi-Tree. Relief carving

Sacred bo-tree at Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka, planted here from a shoot brought from the bo-tree under which Buddha found enlightenment

Shakyamuni under Bodhi Tree 1600-50 China Ming dynasty
Shakyamuni under the Bodhi Tree, 1600-50. China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk; overall including roller ends: 260 x 83 cm (102 3/8 x 32 11/16 in.)

Bodh Gaya Temple with prayer flags. Bihar, India

Thousands of sitting buddhas in the park of a thousand bodhi trees - Maha Bodhi Ta HtaungHtaung, Monywa, Sagaing, Myanmar (Burma), Southeast Asia

Shrine on a Bodhi tree, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kandy, Hill country, Sri Lanka, Asia

Buddhist pilgrims, Sri Maha Bodhi, sacred bodhi tree planted in 249 BC, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Anuradhapura, North Central Province, Sri Lanka, Asia

Bodhi Tree Shrine, 6th-8th century, Anuradhapura, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sri Lanka, Asia

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The Bodhi tree, also known as the sacred fig tree or Ficus religiosa, holds immense significance in various cultures and religions across Asia. One of the most iconic locations associated with this revered tree is The Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India. This temple stands at the spot where Siddhartha Gautama, later known as Buddha, attained enlightenment under a bodhi tree. In Southeast Asia's Ayutthaya Province, Thailand lies Wat Mahatat - a UNESCO World Heritage Site that showcases the head of a Sandstone Buddha image nestled beneath a magnificent bodhi tree. This depiction represents the veneration of the bodhi tree during ancient times. Dating back to the Kushan period in 1st/2nd century CE is an exquisite sculpture depicting Buddha being worshipped by gods Indra and Brahma under a bodhi tree. Created by unknown artists from that era, it serves as evidence of how deeply rooted this symbol was in religious practices. The panel from "The Bodhimanda" reveals another captivating representation from around 2nd-3rd century CE when Buddha prepared for his enlightenment while seated under a bodhi tree. This artwork highlights not only its importance but also its association with pivotal moments in Buddhist history. Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka boasts yet another sacred bo-tree closely linked to Buddhism's origins and traditions. With its roots intertwined within historical ruins and structures surrounding it, this particular specimen exemplifies nature's ability to merge seamlessly with human creations. Moving back to Ayutthaya Province in Thailand lies Wat Mahathat - another UNESCO World Heritage site showcasing an enchanting sight: a Buddha image enshrined within the intertwining roots of a majestic bodhi tree. These images serve as reminders of how deeply ingrained this spiritual connection between Buddhism and nature truly is.