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 ...

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 ...

Carefully arranged between the tree roots, large sections of carved ... belonged to a seven-headed serpent-like statue found with a Buddha in the temple. Screengrab from Apsara National ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...