Main temple in Bodh Gaya

I spent the morning at the main temple in Bodh Gaya, where Buddha sat underneath the Bodhi tree and became enlightened. There are monasteries here from Bhutan, Tibet, Nepal, Japan, China, Thailand, Burma and Vietnam.

I made friends with a Thai monk. A Hindu priest gave me a "very important" leaf to put in my journal. There are Buddhist monks here from everywhere, but it is a holy spot for Hindus as well, who make up the vast majority of visitors. I found many special spots to sit and watch (what I find I do best) and meditate. Sometimes it was quiet, and other times huge, noisy groups would walk past. Outside the temple is infested with salesmen, craft shops, and beggars.