What is the significance of the Bodhi tree in Buddhist art?
A. The Buddha was meditating beneath it when he attained enlightenment.
B. It was the tree that sheltered the mother of the Buddha as she gave birth.
C. The tree grew thin and tall, making it a symbol of the axis mundi.
D. The Bodhi tree was sacred to the many principal gods of Buddhism.
Answer: A
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