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Day 4: Vulture Peak – Bamboo Grove Monastery – Nalanda

Travel Date:November 27, 2012 Vulture Peak (Gṛdhrakūṭa)A site where the Buddha delivered ,many sermons, including teachings from the Lotus Sutra. It symbolizes wisdom in Buddhism. 灵山释迦牟尼佛多次在此讲经,例如:《法华经》等,这里被视为佛教智慧的象征地。 Bamboo Grove Monastery (Veluvana Vihara)The first monastery offered to the Buddha by King Bimbisara. It is historically the earliest Buddhist monastic institution. 竹林精舍 (Bamboo Grove Monastery)佛陀接受频婆娑罗王供养后建立,是佛教历史上的第一座寺院。 NalandaAn early center…

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Day 6: Kushinagar

Travel Date:November 29, 2012 Ramabhar Stupa The Ramabhar Stupa, located in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, India, is a renowned Buddhist site. According to Buddhist scriptures, this stupa marks the place where Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, was cremated after attaining Mahaparinirvana. Following his cremation, the Buddha’s relics were distributed among eight kingdoms for veneration, and the Ramabhar…

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Vegetarian Braised Four Treasures

Second Week of December 2024 Vegetarian Braised Four Treasures Ingredients:Chestnuts, Winter Bamboo Shoots, Shiitake Mushrooms, Snow Peas Bell Peppers. Seasonings:Vegetarian Oyster Sauce, Light Soy Sauce, Salt, Cornstarch Water, Sesame Oil. Preparation Steps: 1. Wash all the ingredients. Soak the shiitake mushrooms in advance, trim off the stems. Cut the winter bamboo shoots into pieces, remove…

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Day 8: Jetavana Monastery

Travel Date:December 1, 2012 Jetavana Monastery Jetavana Monastery, formally known as Jetavana Anathapindika Arama, was the first officially established Buddhist monastic community in history. Located in the ancient city of Shravasti (present-day Uttar Pradesh, India), it was built on land purchased by the wealthy benefactor Anathapindika (Sudatta) from Prince Jeta, hence its name. Jetavana Monastery…

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