JAYA SRI MAHA BODHI (SACRED FIG)

Written By Alex Crowson
 

The tree under which The Buddha sat and reached enlightenment, the sacred fig (Ficus religiosa) is one of the world’s most iconic trees. As an ending to our Summer Vacation series, we trip to Sri Lanka where we visit the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi. Hear our uneducated takes on Buddhism, and a reminder about what dark waspy rituals go on inside your favorite figs. See you next Fall!

Sacred Fig
(Ficus religiosa)

Completely Arbortrary is produced and hosted by Casey Clapp and Alex Crowson

Support the pod and become a Treemium Member
Follow along on Instagram
Find Arbortrary merch on our store

Cover art by Jillian Barthold
Music by Aves and The Mini-Vandals
Episode cover photo by Mr Jörg Reuter

Additional Reading:

The Sacred Bo Tree (Ficus religiosa)
Fact sheet
History of Hinduism
History of Buddhism
The Story of Trees: And How They Changed the World
Around the World in 80 Trees

 
Alex Crowson
Previous

COOL DUDES, HOT CHICKS (BEACH SHEOAK)
Next

AVENUE OF THE BAOBABS (BAOBAB)