Bodhi Puja Gatha ^new^ Jun 2026

"Ime ete mahabodhi lokanathena pujita ahampi te namassami bodhi raja namatthu te."

The Gatha is frequently used to consecrate offerings. Devotees recite: bodhi puja gatha

The Gatha often begins by recounting the historical event. It describes how the Bodhisatta (the Buddha-to-be) sat cross-legged at the foot of the tree, determined not to rise until he attained Nibbāna. It invokes the imagery of the "Vajirāsana" (the Diamond Seat/Immovable Spot), symbolizing the unshakable nature of his resolve. "Ime ete mahabodhi lokanathena pujita ahampi te namassami

Another central verse specifically regarding the tree states: bodhi puja gatha

The recitation of the Bodhi Puja Gatha is rarely a silent reading. It is an active ritual involving: