In tropical cultures, the Ficus tree holds deep spiritual significance. In Buddhism, it's believed that Buddha attained enlightenment beneath a Ficus religiosa. In Hindu tradition, this tree symbolizes the "tree of the world," while in Christianity, its fig leaves are known from the story of Adam and Eve. The hanging roots of the weeping fig, also called Waringin, are seen as a bridge between the human realm and the spirit world.
59 in