The Bodhi or Bo or Peepul tree (Ficus religiosa), is a species of fig (Family Moraceae) and a sacred tree for Buddhists. The most famous Bodhi tree is located about 100 km (60 miles) from Patna in the Indian state of Bihar, under which Gautama Buddha, spiritual teacher and founder of Buddhism, arrived at Bodhi (lit. supreme knowledge, enlightenment).
The tree near Patna is a frequent tourist destination for pilgrims since it is next to the Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya, one of four holy sites to Buddhists. It was while meditating under this tree (mentioned as Assattha in the Tipitaka) that Siddhartha Gautama achieved Nirvana. Therefore, the Bodhi tree or tree of wisdom is considered sacred and symbolic to Buddhists.
One of the original Peepul Centre founders, Ms Chouhan said the project was a truly multi-racial and inclusive.
The Peepul Centre is a tribute to the determination of a handful of women from the Belgrave Baheno women's centre who saw through their vision.
Chairman Richard Caborn said the Peepul Centre stood alongside the Eden Project in Cornwall and the National Space Centre as a monument to the millennium.
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