Bodhi Puja Gatha [new] -

Why do millions recite this Gatha?

"At whose root, seated, the All-Knowing One attained enlightenment by himself – That Bodhi tree I venerate, I bow my head to it." bodhi puja gatha

In the Theravāda Buddhist tradition, particularly prevalent in Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Myanmar, ritual chanting (puja) serves as a vital bridge between devotion and doctrinal understanding. Among the most poignant and widely recited of these chants is the . Why do millions recite this Gatha

refers to the ritual stanzas and chants recited during the veneration of the Bodhi tree ( Ficus religiosa ), the tree under which Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment. In Buddhist tradition, especially within Sri Lankan culture, these stanzas are recited to invoke blessings, seek healing from illness, and commemorate the Buddha's supreme awakening. Core Gatha and Meaning refers to the ritual stanzas and chants recited