Bodh Gaya in Bihar India is the cradle of Buddhism The mahabodhi is the 170 foot tower that marks the spot where Buddhism began

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Bodh Gaya in Bihar India is the cradle of Buddhism The Mahabodhi the 170foot tower marks the spot where the Guatama sat beneath the Bo tree and attained enlightenment He vanquished all worldly desires and adopted a life of poverty All 25 saplings have produced todays trees

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Location: Bodh Gaya, India
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