Day 1: Capital New Delhi – Varanasi
Travel Date: November 24, 2012 The Capital of India: New Delhi New Delhi is the capital of India, located in the northern part of the country within the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT of Delhi). As the political center of India, New Delhi is home to the central government, including the Presidential Residence, Prime…
Day 2: Ganges River Sarnath Varanasi
Travel Date: November 25, 2012 Varanasi Varanasi also known as Benares or Kashi, is one of the oldest cities in India and among the world’s most ancient continuously inhabited cities. Located on the western bank of the Ganges River in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi is revered as the spiritual capital of India….
Weekly Buddhist Diet: Spinach and Vermicelli Dumplings
Weekly Buddhist DietDec 2024 Week 3：Spinach and Vermicelli Dumplings Dish Introduction: The combination of spinach and vermicelli is refreshing, tender, simple and delicious. Ingredients: Dumpling wrappers，spinach 200g，vermicelli50g，minced ginger 5g，Salt and five spice powder, sesame oil to taste. Production steps: 1. Blanch the spinach and chop it, squeeze out the water; soak the vermicelli until soft…
Day 3: Uruvela（Sujada）- Bodh Gaya – Pragbodhi Cave
Travel Date：November 26，2012 Uruvela（Sujada Village）The place where the Buddha practiced austerities and received Sujata’s offering, a turning point before his enlightenment. 优楼频螺村 （苏伽达村）佛陀修苦行时，接受牧羊女乳糜供养的重要地点。 Bodh GayaThe place of enlightenment. Prince Siddhartha attained supreme enlightenment under the Bodhi tree here, becoming Shakyamuni Buddha. 菩提伽耶 ：佛陀成道之地，在此地悉达多太子于菩提树下证得无上正觉，成为释迦牟尼佛。 Pragbodhi Cave (Snow Mountain Dragon Cave) A legendary site associated with the Buddha’s…
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…
Day 5: Vaisali – Kesariya Stupa
Travel Date: November 28, 2012 Vaishali Vaishali, located in present-day Bihar, India, is a significant sacred site in Buddhist history. It was an important place during the later years of Shakyamuni Buddha’s life, where he announced his impending parinirvana and engaged in several teachings and discussions on Dharma. Vaishali is also recognized as the site…
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…
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…
Day 7: Lumbini – Kapilavastu
Travel Date: November 30, 2012 Lumbini Lumbini, located in southern Nepal, is the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, and one of the Four Great Buddhist Holy Sites. According to Buddhist scriptures, Buddha was born here in 623 BCE under a sal tree while Queen Maya was strolling in the garden. Lumbini holds immense religious…