impressions within & beyond Choudhary, Bijoy Kumar text Patna Bihar heritage development society 2016 monographic ENG x, 106p. Bodhgayā: Impressions Within & Beyond is an edited volume that presents Bodh Gaya as a sacred, historical, and living heritage site central to Buddhism. Through scholarly and reflective essays, the book examines the Mahabodhi Temple, associated monuments, sculptures, and sacred symbols within their historical, archaeological, and cultural contexts. It also explores Bodh Gaya’s spiritual significance, global Buddhist connections, and contemporary relevance, portraying the site as a multilayered landscape shaped by religious memory, artistic traditions, and ongoing cultural practices. /Edited by Bijoy Kumar Choudhary Buddhism Sacred space Bihar (India) Buddhist architecture World Heritage areas 294.34350954123 BOD- 20260129113714.0