subject: Your Path To Attain Nirvana [print this page] Buddhism was originated in India and is one of the most popular religions in the world. Therefore, Buddhists from all over the world visit the country for pilgrimage. Some of these pilgrimage destinations are also located in Nepal. Buddhist pilgrimage tour would provide you a wonderful choice to offer your prayers as well as visit the most wonderful locations in the world.
Buddhist tour includes a visit to these places-
1.Lumbini: It is the birth place of Lord Buddha. It is located in the foothills of Himalayas in Nepal. It is one of the most visited places by the Buddhist pilgrims. There are many temples, shrines and pagodas in this city. Some of the prominent ones are Maya Devi Temple, Japan peace stupa, Puskarni. It is only after visiting Lumbini that you would be able to understand the religion deeply and precisely.
2.Bodh Gaya: It is the place of enlightenment of Lord Buddha and is situated in Bihar. It is a very famous place as it is here that Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree. It is one of the most sacred and famous pilgrimage spot for the Buddhists. It is also an UNESCO World Heritage Site. The main attraction of this place is the Mahabodhi Temple. The throne of this temple is diamond studded. It is easy to travel to Gaya as the international airport is located at a distance of just 5KM.
3.Sarnath: It is the place where the first sermon was served. It is located at a distance of 13KM from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. It is believed by the Buddhists that after receiving enlightenment, Lord Buddha visited Sarnath for preaching his first discourse, Dharma. It is one of the main pilgrimage destinations for the Buddhists. Sarnath is the birth place for the celebrated Mantra, Buddham Sharnam Gachhami. The city has several temples and monuments that include Dhamekha Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa and monasteries and temples of different schools of Buddhism from China, Japan, Thailand and Burma.
4.Kushinagar: It is the death place of Lord Buddha. Kushinagar is a small town located in Kushinagar district of Uttar Pradesh. Since Lord Buddha died here, it has become one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage site. It is also known as the place of Mahaparinirvana. There are several stupas and Buddhist temples in Kushinagar.
