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Bodh Gaya (Mahabodhi Temple)

Buddhist Sanctuary

Bihar, IndiaElement: Earth/Light24.6960, 84.9913

Bodh Gaya (Mahabodhi Temple) — Sanctuary

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Bodh Gaya is the holiest place in Buddhism — the site where Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment (bodhi) beneath the Bodhi Tree, becoming the Buddha. The Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, raises its tower of about 50 meters beside a direct descendant of the original tree and marks the Vajrasana, the 'Diamond Throne' installed by Emperor Ashoka. It is the foremost of the four great pilgrimage sites linked to the life of the Buddha and attracts pilgrims and meditators from across Asia. The place radiates a serenity that favors deep states of meditation and awakening.

Energetic characteristics

Cradle of Buddhism — site of the Buddha's enlightenment
Bodhi Tree — descendant of the original
Mahabodhi Temple — UNESCO World Heritage Site
Vajrasana — Ashoka's Diamond Throne
Foremost of the four sacred Buddhist sites
Destination for pilgrims and meditators
Atmosphere of serenity and awakening

Special dates

Waisak (Vesak)
Date varies each year

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Vassa 2026: Buddhist Rains Retreat Begins on July 30

On July 30, 2026, monks and nuns around the world begin Vassa — the three-month Rains Retreat, the oldest monastic tradition in Buddhism. At the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, the place where the Buddha attained enlightenment beneath the Bodhi Tree, the entering of Vassa is marked by candle ceremonies, Dhamma talks, and offerings from lay devotees to the Sangha. During this sacred period, practitioners devote themselves to deep meditation, the study of the scriptures, and inner purification.

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Chokhor Duchen 2026: Celebration of the Buddha’s First Teaching

Chokhor Duchen, observed on July 18, 2026, is one of the principal sacred days of Tibetan Buddhism, marking the Buddha’s first teaching in Sarnath. At Mahabodhi Temple, the FPMT offered new robes to the Buddha statue, underscoring the spiritual significance of the occasion. According to Buddhist tradition, virtuous actions carried out on this day are believed to generate intensified karmic merit.

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