THE BANYAN TREE
The Banyan tree (also known as the Peepal and Bodhi Tree), is an ancient fig found in and around India and Asia. It is the national symbol of India and figures prominently in several Asian and Pacific religions and myths as well as in Homer's great Greek tragedy, The Odyssey.
There are famous Banyan trees planted at Buddhist temples, including one called Bodh Gaya at the original site where Buddha was said to have meditated and found enlightenment. The original tree was destroyed a number of times but replaced by another holy Bodhi tree, using saplings from the original lineage. There's also a famous tree in Sri Lanka called Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, which is the oldest living thing, planted by humans. It has a plant date from 288BC and the tree originated from the southern branch of the famous Bodhi tree that Buddha himself meditated under.
There are famous Banyan trees planted at Buddhist temples, including one called Bodh Gaya at the original site where Buddha was said to have meditated and found enlightenment. The original tree was destroyed a number of times but replaced by another holy Bodhi tree, using saplings from the original lineage. There's also a famous tree in Sri Lanka called Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, which is the oldest living thing, planted by humans. It has a plant date from 288BC and the tree originated from the southern branch of the famous Bodhi tree that Buddha himself meditated under.
This tree has healing properties, and great significance in Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism and Yoga philosophy.
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