Bodhimaṇḍa

Bodhimaṇḍa

Bodhimaṇḍa or daochang is a term used in Buddhism meaning the "seat of awakening" or "platform of enlightenment". According to Haribhadra, it is "a place used as a seat, where the essence of enlightenment is present". In our world, this refers to the specific spot in Bodh Gaya under the bodhi tree, where Shakyamuni Buddha attained enlightenment, but technically, it can be used to refer to the place of awakening of any Buddha or bodhisattva.

Pantheon: Buddhist Culture: Buddhist Civilization: Asia Period: 500 BCE – present

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