Located in Bodh Gaya, India, it is epicenter of the Buddhist universe – the place where Gautama Buddha (i.e. "The Awakened One") is believed to have realized the nature of the mind in 531 BCE.

Today, Bodh Gaya — and its Mahabodhi Temple Complex — is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites. The giant Bodhi Tree near the main temple is believed to be a descendant of the original tree ...

Today, Bodh Gaya — and its Mahabodhi Temple Complex — is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites. The giant Bodhi Tree near the main temple is believed to be a descendant of the original tree ...