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| The Bodhi Tree, Phrae |
The sacred fig or Bo tree is relevant to the Buddhist faith because it is under the sweeping branches of the Bo tree that the spiritual leader Gautama Buddha received enlightenment after sitting for 49 days. The tree which can grow up to a hundred feet and with a circumference of up to nine feet, can often be seen planted near Buddhist monasteries.
When I visited Sangklaburi province, I saw another tree like this but with a different coloured flower. In near proximity, I was fascinated by its structure and odd features. It looks like someone is summoning me to look at its beauty.
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| The Bodhi Flower 1, Sangklaburi |
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| The Bodhi Flower 2, Sangklaburi |
The tree itself is very interesting to look at and study. I was fascinated by the drooping branches and lack of leaves during the blooming stage. I was intrigued by the petal compositions. I was humbled by its story.
In life, what with all the comings and goings, that we had been forgetting to stop. We are always busy and we miss many things around us that will probably give a significance to our daily living. The flowers remind me to look at things in a more positive way, not just the appearance, but its relevance. The tree, balding of its greens, seemed uninteresting to the human eyes. But the tree has a story that can remind us of three things: pause, meditate and experience awareness.
