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Buddhism: The Path to Nirvana

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Buddhism is the world’s fourth largest religion with 520 million people following it around the world. It spread through Asia after its inception somewhere between 6th and 4th centuries BC. It is a combination of profound beliefs, traditions, and spiritual practices, which took from under the divine guidance of Lord Buddha . All Buddhist practices share a common aim of rising above the suffering and the inevitable cycle of life. This goal is achieved via attaining Nirvana or following through the path of Buddhahood. Buddhist Tour The devotees follow either of the following Buddhist schools- Theravada (meaning the school of the elders) and Mahayana (meaning the great vehicle). Theravada is more prevalent in parts of Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia whereas Mahayana has its grip on the East Asiatic region. Theravada, however, is considered to the most turrets to the words of Lord Buddha and the most orthodox. Buddha Tour Packages Lord Buddha , who was born as the nam
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What are the important sites to include in the Buddha tour itinerary?

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According to Buddhist tradition, Gautam Buddha identified four sites for pilgrimage. Every Buddha follower visits these sites and they are also included in the Buddha tour itinerary for religious travelers. These sites are: Lumbini : An important Buddhist pilgrimage site in Nepal, Lumbini has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. It is home to the Maya Devi Temple that is considered to be the birthplace of Buddha. Lumbini Bodh Gaya : It is the place where Buddha is said to have obtained enlightenment. The Mahabodhi Temple where the holy Bodhi tree is still standing is located in Bodh Gaya. The temple also features the Vajrasana or diamond throne said to be placed by Emperor Ashoka of Maurya Empire. Bodha Gaya Sarnath : Situated at the confluence of Ganga and Varuna rivers, Sarnath is a very important site for Buddhist pilgrims. It is where Gautam Buddha first taught Dhamma to his disciples and where the Buddhist Sangha came into being. Sarnath Kushi
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Things to Do During a Buddhist Tour in India

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A Buddhist tour in India can be a relaxing and enlightening experience regardless of your religious belief. A typical Buddhist tour will comprise of many places known mainly for Buddhist relics and artifacts – for instance, there is Sarnath in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, a popular place of interest for both Buddhists and otherwise. The deer park in Sarnath is where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence. It is also where Buddha first taught the Dhamma. Buddhist tour packages take you across many such places, including but not limited to Lucknow, Bodh Gaya, Nalanda, Kushinagar, Lumbini and Vaishali. Here are the things that you can do to make the best out of your Buddhist tour. Buddhist tour India There is little doubt to the fact that a visit to a temple can bring you peace of mind. Buddhist temples are less populated compared to other temples and therefore are more relaxing than the latter. Most of these monasteries, also called Viharas, have stood the test of time for centur
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Location: New Delhi, Delhi, India
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How can you see, do and experience more in Buddhist tourism in India?

Buddhist tourism in India received a fillip from World Bank when Indian government signed a contract with its affiliate the International Finance Corporation to develop and connect significant Buddhism tour places across Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. The IFC agreed to fund Rs. 1,200 crore Buddhist development project in India. Started in 2014, the project was a five-year roadmap to connect all the leading Buddhist sites in North India. The objective of the project is to make travel cheaper and convenient for pilgrims and vacationers. The result of the project is more and more pilgrims are able to complete their tour across holy Buddhist sites in short time and with little money. It allows pilgrims to include more sites to their Buddhist tour itinerary and complete the tour in a hassle-free manner. The new roadmap has made it possible to tour the Buddha related sites around the year. Also, the vacationers can choose the sites according to their convenience. They have everything
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Location: New Delhi, Delhi, India
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