From October to March is considered the pilgrimage season for Buddhists searching for the mysterious East.
These four holy relics include Lumbini, Bodh Gaya, Sarnath and Kushinagar.
Lumbini, Nepal – where Buddha was born
Located at the foot of the Himalayas, Lumbini is a famous land and sacred pilgrimage site for Buddhism.
Legend has it that when he was born, the Buddha stood firmly on his two feet, facing the North and walked seven steps. Each step of the Buddha was supported by a lotus below and Lumbini is where the Buddha lived for up to five years.
Lumbini relics shine brightly, this is where Shakyamuni Buddha was born.
After completing entry procedures into Nepal and arriving in Lumbini, you must definitely visit Lumbini Holy Garden, where Queen Mayadevi gave birth to Buddha.
Bodh Gaya, India – where Buddha attained enlightenment
It is Bodh Gaya where Buddha meditated for 49 days under the Bodhi tree and became enlightened to the Buddhist teachings.
At Bodh Gaya, you can see the Niranjana River, where Buddha received a bowl of milk porridge from a female devotee to save his life. Buddha also received a bouquet of auspicious flowers as a meditation pillow from a farmer in the area before.
Mahabodhi Temple, the holiest place in Buddhist holy places.
Sarnath, India – the first place where Buddha preached the Dharma
Also known as the Deer Park, Sarnath is considered a holy place of Buddhism.
By visiting Sarnath, early in the morning you can also visit the Ganges River, considered the sacred mother’s milk stream.
Kushinagar, India – where Buddha entered nirvana
From Varanasi, you will move on to Kushinagar, an Indian village.
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