Travel Date：April 8，2018 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. It holds…
Travel Date：April 9, 2018 Pragbodhi Cave also known as the Snow Mountain Dragon Cave, is located in the Dungeshwari Hills, approximately 12 kilometers from Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India. This cave, formed naturally from rocks, is a tranquil and spiritual site. Nearby stands the Dungeshwari temple complex, built to commemorate this sacred place. The temple enshrines a statue…
Travel Date: April 10, 2025 Vulture Peak (Ling Shan) Vulture Peak, also known as Gṛdhrakūṭa, is located near Rajgir in Uttar Pradesh, India, and is one of the most significant Buddhist sacred sites. Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, delivered many teachings here, including the Lotus Sutra. Vulture Peak is renowned for its association with the Buddha’s sermons,…
Travel Date: April 11, 2018 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…
Travel Date: April 12, 2018 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…
Trvavel Date: April 13, 2018 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…
Travel Date: April 14, 2018 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…
Travel Date: April 15, 2018 New Delhi New Delhi is the capital of India and the first stop on the pilgrimage to the sacred mountains.New Delhi serves as the political hub of India and the seat of the central government. As a cultural and economic center, it boasts a wealth of historical landmarks, museums, and…
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…
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….
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…
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…
