The Sāl — An Alternative Buddhist Holy Tree?

By John D. Ireland

2 pages

The 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.

About: Buddhism and Nature Buddha's India

Published in 2000 in Buddhist Studies Review.

Bibtex Data

@article{ireland2000-sal-an-alternative-buddhist-holy-tree,
    title={{T}he {S}āl — {A}n {A}lternative {B}uddhist {H}oly {T}ree?},
    author={John D. Ireland},
    year=2000,
    month=jun,
    journal={Buddhist Studies Review},
    volume=17,
    number=1,
    pages={1--2},
    keywords={nature,plants,setting},
    doi={10.1558/bsrv.v17i1.14508},
    ranking={rank3},
    url={https://buddhistuniversity.net/content/articles/sal-an-alternative-buddhist-holy-tree_ireland}
}

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