Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c29.787

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**Bodhimanda.**—The name given to the spot under the Bodhi-tree where the Buddha attained Enlightenment and where he sat for one week after the Enlightenment.¹ A monastery was later erected there called the **Bodhimanda-vihāra**. Thirty thousand monks, under **Cittagutta**, came from there to the foundation ceremony of the **Mahā Thūpa**.² It was near here that **Buddhaghosa** was born,³ and here **Silākāla** entered the Order.⁴ See also *s.v.* **Bodhirukkha**.