Tag Archives: Buddhist Pilgrimage

Swayambhunath – The Monkey Temple, Kathmandu

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Sangeeta

“Swa – yam- bhoo- nath” or the Self Created one is a famous stupa in Kathmandu. This stupa also known as the Monkey Temple is believed to have been built atop a self existent flame which also relates to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Nepal, Travel | Tagged Buddhism, Buddhist Pilgrimage, Gautama Buddha, Himalaya, Hinduism, Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Monkey Temple, Nepal, Stupa, Swayambhunath | 15 Comments

Following Buddha’s Lotus Steps- Pilgrimage in India

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Sangeeta

The Buddha’s Lotus Steps is a journey through two countries and two states. It is an experience of the Master’s journey from Royal Prince Siddhartha to the Enlightened Buddha and best experienced between October and March when the weather is … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Travel | Tagged Bodhgaya, Buddhist Pilgrimage, Indian Railways, Kushinagar, Lumbini, Mahabodhi Temple, Mahaparinirvan Express, Sarnath, Varanasi | 18 Comments

Footsteps of Little Buddha in Kapilvastu, India

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Sangeeta

Kapilvastu in India is across the border from Lumbini in Nepal. Lord Buddha born as Siddhartha Gautama was born to Shuddhodhana the chief of Shakya clan who ruled in that area. The young prince spent his early years in Kapilvastu … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Travel | Tagged Buddhist Pilgrimage, Gautama Buddha, India, Kapilvastu, Royal Retreat, Shakya Palace, Uttar Pradesh | 3 Comments

Turning the wheel of Law in Sarnath, India

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Sangeeta

Lord Buddha turned the Wheel of Law in Sarnath when he delivered his first sermon Dhammachakkapavattana Sutta to his first 5 disciples on the 4 Noble Truths (suffering, cause of suffering, end of suffering and the the path to the … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Travel | Tagged 4 Noble Truths, Benarasi Silk, Buddhist Pilgrimage, Dharmarajka Stupa, Ganges, Gautama Buddha, India, Mulagandhakuthi, Sarnath, Varanasi | 15 Comments

Seeking Lord Buddha in Bodhgaya

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Sangeeta

On the eve of Lord Buddha’s Birth Anniversary, I remember my trip to Bodhgaya where he was enlightened. He was born in Lumbini on a full moon day in the month of April-May and years later enlightened in Bodhgaya on the … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Travel | Tagged Bodh Gaya, Bodhgaya, Bodhi Tree, Buddha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima, Buddhist Pilgrimage, Daijyoko Buddha, Gautama Buddha, Lumbini, Mahabodhi Temple, Mahabodhi Tree, Patna | 18 Comments

Lord Buddha lies in Eternal Sleep in Kushinagar

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Sangeeta

“Sleep” brings to my mind the reclined statue of Lord Buddha in Kushinagar, India where he is believed to have attained Nirvana and left his physical body. Kushinagar is an important stop in a Buddhist Pilgrimage. A hearty thanks to … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Travel | Tagged A Word a Week Challenge, Buddhist Pilgrimage, Gautama Buddha, India, Kushinagar, Nirvana, Pilgrimage, Travel | 29 Comments

One Afternoon in Buddha’s birthplace-Lumbini, Nepal

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Sangeeta

Lord Buddha was born in Lumbini Grove on a full moon day in the month of April-May in 563 BC as Prince Siddhartha to Queen Maya Devi and King Suddhodana of the Shakya Clan. Lumbini is now a UNESCO World … Continue reading →