In Buddhist tradition, the Bodhi tree represents the path to enlightenment and is a symbol of the Buddha’s teachings. It is often depicted in art and literature as a sacred tree under which one ...

The dharmachakra, also known as wheel of dharma, is widely used as the symbol ... the birth of the Buddha. Mahayana Buddhists believe there are many different ways to gain enlightenment and ...

Themes: Buddhism; the life of the Buddha; the festivals of Wesak and Parinirvana Day; the Eightfold Path. Summary: this assembly is suitable at about the time of the festivals of Wesak (April or ...