http://spirituality.aztrx.net/3/contact/ Resources and articles about Spirituality Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:17:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.5 http://spirituality.aztrx.net/3/contact/#comment-2 Fri, 20 Apr 2007 01:53:18 +0000 http://spirituality.aztrx.net/3/contact/#comment-2 <a title="History of ancient Bihar" href="http://spirituality.aztrx.net/articles.php?CatID=66&ArtID=103884" rel="nofollow">History of ancient Bihar</a> By: Shalini Singh, Thu Apr 5th, 2007 The term Bihar originates from "VIHARA" (monastery) as hundreds of monasteries have been excavated because of its association to the Buddha's life. It is thought that about 2500 years ago, the Buddha is said to have achieved enlightenment at Bodh Gaya under a tree, what is now known as the "Bodhi Tree". Currently the Mahabodhi Temple marks the exact location of Buddha's enlightment. History of ancient Bihar
By: Shalini Singh, Thu Apr 5th, 2007
The term Bihar originates from “VIHARA” (monastery) as hundreds of monasteries have been excavated because of its association to the Buddha’s life. It is thought that about 2500 years ago, the Buddha is said to have achieved enlightenment at Bodh Gaya under a tree, what is now known as the “Bodhi Tree”. Currently the Mahabodhi Temple marks the exact location of Buddha’s enlightment.

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