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| Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi | |
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is a sacred bo tree in the Mahamewna Gardens, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is the southern branch from the historical Sri Maha Bodhi at Buddha Gaya in India under which Buddha attained Enlightenment. It was planted in 288 BC, and is the oldest living human-planted tree in the world with a known planting date. Today it is one of the most sacred relics of the Buddhists in Sri Lanka and respected by Buddhists all over the world. |
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| Issued Country | Sri Lanka |
| Issued Year | 1967 |
| Category | Buddhist Symbol Buddhist Arts |
| Type | Postage Stamps |