Sell everything you own. Longing for inner peace, who hasn’t thought of doing this at some point? Well, some have done it. In 9th-century Greece, ascetics sought seclusion from worldly travails by climbing the towering cliffs of the Pindus Mountains in Thessaly. Amid these pillar-like formations, they found blissful quietude. The view from these cliffs was a religious … [Read more...] about Monks Built ‘Floating’ Cliff Monasteries on Rock Pillars in the Clouds 700 Years Ago—Here’s Why
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The Enduring Wonder of Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi: World’s Oldest Living Human-Planted Tree
Discover the awe-inspiring tale of Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, a sacred fig tree that has stood tall in Sri Lanka for over 2,000 years. As the oldest living human-planted tree with a known planting date, this extraordinary botanical marvel holds deep religious, cultural, and scientific significance. A Sacred Symbol of Enlightenment Rooted in Buddhist tradition, Jaya Sri Maha … [Read more...] about The Enduring Wonder of Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi: World’s Oldest Living Human-Planted Tree