The Sāl: An Alternative Buddhist Holy Tree?
By John D. Ireland
2 pagesThe sāl tree played a significant part in the life of the Buddha as recorded in Pali literature, although its role has been overshadowed by the Holy Fig, the Bodhi Tree
This article briefly discusses the role of Sal trees in the life of the Buddha and their various mentions in Buddhist literature, versus the singular mention of the Bodhi Tree.