Bodh Gaya

Where Enlightenment Dawned

This is the most holy spot in Buddhism. It is here, under the Bodhi Tree, that Prince Siddhartha became the Buddha. The Mahabodhi Temple complex is a UNESCO site that radiates a powerful serenity. Monasteries from every Buddhist nation (Thailand, Japan, Bhutan) surround the town, giving it an international spiritual feel.

The specific geographic location of the Buddha's enlightenment. A global center for Vipassana and Buddhist study.