Sri Maha Bodhi’s Impact on Sri Lankan Festivals
In Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, a remarkable tree captures everyone’s attention. This is the Sri Maha Bodhi, deeply rooted in the nation’s spiritual life. It connects directly to the original Bodhi tree where Siddhartha Gautama found enlightenment. During Sri Lankan festivals, the Sri Maha Bodhi becomes more than a symbol. It turns into a place where people gather, especially on ‘Poson Poya’. This day celebrates Buddhism’s arrival in Sri Lanka. The Sri Maha Bodhi stands as a living piece of history….