It was not the first eureka moment associated with a tree. Hadn’t Buddha reached enlightenment while meditating under the bodhi tree? Trees invite dreaminess. A tale told in many cultures ...

One day when he was mediating under a pipal tree in the village of Gaya, later known as Bodhgaya, he reached enlightenment and came to be called the Buddha. For the next 45 years, the Buddha spent ...

Throughout history, certain trees have stood well beyond their botanical existence as emblems of profound human experience and milestones. From the very tree where an apple once inspired Isaac ...

The Buddha’s mother was the wife of a leading ... As he recovered strength, he moved near the river Nerañjarā and settled under a tree. He sought a way to understand the human situation ...

In this episode of The India Today Culture Project, host Manish Adhikary takes you on a journey through the fascinating ...

The birthday of the historical Buddha celebrates the birth of the child who became Prince Siddhartha around the end of the 4th century BC. This is a holy occasion for all Buddhists, but is ...

Melding Pali and Sanskrit sources with vivid reception, Almond presents the Buddha's story as multi-layered: one of transition from a world of angels and demons, water and tree spirits ... Personal ...

Certain trees hold historical significance and continue to symbolize human experience. Iconic examples include Isaac Newton’s apple tree inspiring his gravity theory, the Bodhi tree where Buddha ...