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Nalanda - Nalanda Pilgrimage Tour
Nalanda features among the world-famous Buddhist destinations which is located at a distance of 90 kms from the southeast Patna and 60 kms from Bodhgaya. The place came into existence around 5th century B.C. and rose to become a renowned educational destination. Nalanda became even popular for its monastic university that served as an excellent spiritual and knowledge center. Lord Buddha had preaches briefly here.
Nalanda gained global famous owing to the visit of a famous Chinese traveler Hieun Tsang who came anytime during the 7th century AD. The man lived here for a period of 12 years, studies everything and gave an exhaustive account about the university. In terms of teachers and monk students, the place Nalanda and the University gained enormous significance and crated enough attention across the globe. Those who came here gained knowledge of the scriptures of Buddhism and many other religious essences.
Teachers and students stayed and lived the life of their own through free residential and educational facilities by the University of Nalanda. With such a large arrangement and set-up, the Nalanda University went on to become the most famous learning center of Buddhism. The demolition of this university gradually brought an end to the glorious Buddhist teachings and preaching in India. Nalanda Archaeological Museum and Nava Nalanda Mahavihara Institute are some places of significance in Nalanda.
Rajgir
Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh features among the famous Buddhist sites. Barely at minutes drive from the holy and ancient city of kashi, Varanasi, Sarnath strikingly features among the four significant geographical landmarks in the life of Buddha. Buddha is said to have led to Sarnath right after reaching to the enlightenment at Bodhgaya. More so, it is the place where first preached to delight his followers.
It is the Buddha and the teachings which prompted the whole world to seek India as the sacred land of religions which has place for one and all. Buddhism draws world attention very much like other any religion of the world. The place is linked with the Buddha’s delivering his first sermon, or started the Wheel of Law, Maha Dharmachakra Pravartan.
The honourable emperor Ashoka became the follower of Buddhism and visited Sarnath in a bid to spread the message of love and compassion everywhere. The king erected a Stupa to further enhance the effects of the religion. Numerous Buddhist structures from the period 3rd century BC to 11th century AD remind the glory of Buddhism to all over the world.
Various Buddhist monuments are there in a great number. The column 15.24 m in height pillar by King Ashoka is a great treasure of Buddhism. The Dhameka Stupa is a popular monument and stands for the first place where the voice of Buddha heard.
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