Delve into the symbolism of the Bodhi Tree, a beacon of awakening for Buddhists. Explore its role on Buddha Purnima and how it inspires the path to enlightenment.

Buddhists around the world are celebrating Bodhi Day. Also called Buddha's Enlightenment Day, it commemorates when Siddhartha Gautama attained awakening — or enlightenment — some 2,600 years ...

Dec. 8 marks the celebration of Bodhi Day in Japanese Buddhism. Bodhi means enlightenment or awakening in Sanskrit. It commemorates the enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Buddha.

Gaya: Scientists from Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun, conducted a routine health check-up of the sacred Bodhi tree at the world heritage Mahabodhi Mahavihara in Bodh Gaya on Tuesday ...

Buddhists throughout the world celebrate Bodhi Day, but they do not all celebrate Siddhartha’s enlightenment on Dec. 8. In China, South Korea and Vietnam, his enlightenment is observed on the ...