Sri Maha Bodhi

The Sri Maha Bodhi is a sacred fig tree in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, believed to be the oldest living human-planted tree, dating back over 2,000 years. It is renowned for being a sapling of the original Bodhi tree under which Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, attained enlightenment. The tree is a major pilgrimage site for Buddhists, symbolizing wisdom, enlightenment, and awakening. Its preservation is considered a significant spiritual and cultural heritage, representing the enduring legacy of the Buddha’s teachings and the spread of Buddhism across Asia.