Sometimes, simple travel becomes a memorable journey. It is a great chance for a traveler to get himself. Apart from any adventure or amusement, some specific visits has relation to your thoughts and the things which can nourish your mind & soul. It is your own time when you can explore the colors of nature, discover the hidden facts and even can get the answers of your own questions.
There are few places in the world which have the ability to offer strength to your inner. Similarly, Buddhist Circuit is a journey, which motivates to know about the secrets of life and bring closer to the teachings of humanity and inner enlightenment. Here, we cover the major Buddhist sites of India which helps to get a spiritual delight for your soul. So, get ready to become a part of this journey with us-
Leh, Jammu and Kashmir
If you want to really explore the Buddhist culture on Indian land, then Leh is a place which preserves most distinct examples of Buddha imprints in a form of richest, oldest and largest monasteries. Additional, Leh is a scenic land which offers you a feel of moon like surface.
So, it is a perfect way to learn the teachings and get help to nourish your soul. On this tranquil land, you can visit Thiksey Monastery, Hemis Monastery, Phyang Monastery, Lamayuru Monastery and many others. In the month of June and July, Hemis Festival is also a way to get spellbound feel.
Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh
Dharamsala–Mcleodganj is a renowned place to gain a wonderful spiritual experience. Under the perfect backdrop of immense natural beauty, you can get a blessed feeling with meditation and chant sessions, in popular Buddhist centers like Namgyal Monastery, Gyuto Monastery, Nechung Monastery and many others.
With the grand Bhuddism colors, Dharamsala is also famed as a Dalai Lama's official residence. Get ready to collect a spiritual treasure on this calm and peaceful land.
Spiti, Himachal Pradesh
Enjoy a beauty of wonderful cultural experience at the popular spiritual site of Buddhism. During this fascinating journey, you can collect several colors for your life.
You can silently spend your time in meditation caves and gain life winning experience. Beautiful monasteries of Spiti are also popular due to their artwork, scriptures and statues.
Mindrolling Monastery, Dehradun
Mindrolling Monastery is an extravagant Buddhist center. This holy school of Tibetan religion helps you to gain knowledge and history of Buddhism. This marvelous holy place is one of the six major monasteries of Nyingma School of Buddhism.
At this prominent Buddhist Indian institute, you can also practice Buddhism study. You can also witness a tall sacred marvel in a form of Great Stupa along with the numerous collection of murals and relics.
Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh
With a great historical significance, Sarnath is a place from where Lord Buddha begins his sermons and preaching. Even place has major importance due to its consideration among one of the four sacred Buddhist places in India.
After enlightenment, Lord Buddha gave his first sermon at that place. So, it is a popular site on world map which attracts worldwide tourists.
Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh
After Sarnath, Kushinagar has similar importance due to Mahaparinirvana of Lord Buddha at the age of 81. Here, you can witness a Ramabhar Stupa. It is a place where Lord Buddha was cremated. Even this site has several related things to Buddhism. It is a place where Siddhartha said his last lesson.
You can also visit at Mahaparinirvana temple to view Buddha statue in a reclining posture. Kushinagar as one of the most important Buddhist places also has several stupas, shrines, temples and a museum.
Vaishali, Bihar
Vaishali, a city of Bihar has relation with Buddha, with his 5th year of enlightenment. Due to cultural, religious and historical importance, the place has several relic shrines and stupas.
Similarly, the place holds a major importance due to several Pillars of Ashoka, as an example of fine artwork.
Bodh Gaya, Bihar
In Buddhism, Bodh Gaya was the place where Prince Siddhartha achieved enlightenment underneath a Bodhi tree and got to be Buddha 2600 years earlier. It is the most consecrated spot around the local area which prospers inside the Mahabodhi temple complex, in the midst of a wonderful green setting, its roots inserted in the same soil as its commended progenitor.
As far as blessedness, this minor temple town is to Buddhists what Mecca is to Muslims. There are three Buddh monasteries and various associations offering teachings on Buddhism. Obviously, it draws in a huge number of visitors from around the globe consistently, who seek study, prayer and meditation. Here, you can feel a vibe which has a blend of ascetic serenity and small-town commotion.
Rajgir, (Nalanda) Bihar
Rajgir is a delightful city in Nalanda District, in Bihar attracts the consideration of travelers from everywhere throughout the globe. This site is concealed by rough hillocks and is set in a valley. Also, the peaceful mood of this site will invigorate your mind and soul. It is the destination where Siddhartha is accepted to have given numerous sermons and Lord Mahavir had lived here for quite a while.
It has an engaging history to uncover several secrets. As per the legends, Lord Buddha commonly visited in the peaceful settings of Jivankamaravana Monastery. You can also visit at Vultures Peak- a famous meditating site for Buddhist monks.
Tawang Monastery, Arunachal Pradesh
The popular Tawang Monastery is locally known as Gaden Namgyal Lhatse. It was established by Merak Lama Lodre Gyatso in the year 1680-81. On the top of the hill, at an altitude of around 10,000 feet, the place gives a look of celestial paradise. It provides a commanding look to entire Tawang-chu valley with its awe-inspiring perspectives.
With the India's largest monasteries, it has a housing capacity of more than 700 monks. This grand, rich and colorful center is a prime place to learn the lessons of spirituality. You can also view the collection of significant scriptures at monastery’s library.
Rumtek Monastery, Sikkim
Rumtek Monastery or the Dharma Chakra Center is one of the popular monasteries in Sikkim. At an altitude of 1550 m, it is one of the significant centers of Kagyu lineage. Even, it is also considerate as imitation of the Kagyu main centre in Tibet. Initially, after the work of 9th Karmapa, it was reconstructed by 16th Karmapa.
This imperative spiritual center also includes shrine, monastery, stupas, nun's hostel and a retreat center in its complex. This largest monastery of Sikkim offers you a rich blend of color and culture within its surroundings. You can attend daily ritual services and chanting during your visit at Rumtek Monastery.
