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Incredible India is a land of many religions from where spiritual evolution started for humanity. Out of the many religions that evolved in India the religious belief of Buddhism was widely accepted and followed. India Buddhism is the true essence of dharma, which defines the guidelines for spiritual transformation of soul.
Buddhism is the most rational philosophy created by the intricate brain of Lord Buddha realizing the world and its creations. To spread the religion for many ages the Buddhist saints have introduced many stupa, chaitya and vihara specifically meant for practice of Buddhism.
All religious fanatics who want to discover the hidden meaning of existence must embark on Buddhist tour for realizing the spiritual self.
The Buddhist temples are the prime preaching medium of Buddhist doctrines and its sole motive is to spread peace across the world. The Buddhist temples are the last protector of Dharma so as to teach the generations the importance of love and unity. The famous Buddhist temples from the scores of temples are Mahabodhi Temple, Nalanda, Chaukhandi Stupa, Dhameka Stupa, and Rumtek Monastery.
Mahabodhi Temple: - The temple constructed by Emperor Ashoka at Bodh Gaya in Bihar is the holy place where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. The UNESCO heritage site is situated beside the sanctified Bodhi tree under, which Lord meditated for years to attain the answers of existence and creations.
Nalanda: - In the history of humanity Nalanda is recorded as one of the oldest residential university. The students from Korea, Japan, China, Tibet, Indonesia, Turkey, and Persia came to Nalanda for attaining knowledge of various subjects of significance. The Turkish invasion brought an end to the university and it also marked the decline of Buddhism in India for a brief period.
Chaukhandi Stupa & Dhameka Stupa: - At Sarnath Chaukhandi Stupa was built in the place where Buddha and his five disciples meet for the first time to discuss the set principles of Buddhism. Dhameka Stupa is also situated at Sarnath and is strategically built by Ashoka to mark the place as the place where Buddha delivered his first sermon after enlightenment.
Rumtek Monastery: - India Buddhist Monasteries are the core where the real Buddhist teachings are followed and preached. All Buddhist followers visit the monasteries to realize self, meditate, get the answers of creations, and to receive the blessings of Lord Buddha. Rumtek Monastery is the world famous monastery located at the enamoring city of Sikkim and is also known as the Dharma chakra of Buddhist doctrines.
