Buddhist Heritage Sites in Bihar- Buddhism in Bihar- Buddhist Tour- Temples Stupas & Monasteries

There are numerous Buddhist heritage sites in Bihar. 

Bodhgaya: Bodhgaya is a sacred Buddhist sites in Bihar, India as well as Buddhism followers. Gautama attained enlightenment here and became Buddha or Tathagata.

Nalanda: It is a vital Buddhist university and religious centre for Buddhist Study.

Vaishali:  It was first place visited by Siddhartha Gautama when he left home as an ascetic. Vaishali is blessed with stupas, monasteries, temples.

Rajgir: Siddhartha Gautama had visited Rajgir during searching of truth. Vishwa Santi Stupa is world famous Buddhist heritage site in Rajgir.

Vikramshila University: Vikramshila University is one of the key attractions of Buddhism in Bihar. Vikramshila was learning centre for Tantric Buddhism or Tantrayana…

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Himachal Tour- Buddhism in Himachal Pradesh- Explore Mountains Valley Monasteries Stupas Gompa

Himachal Pradesh is located in the north-west of India. There are too many Monasteries, Gompa, Temple, Caves and stupas and also home of picturesque mountain, towns. Himachal Pradesh is also famous for its trekking, climbing, rafting, paragliding and skiing areas.

Himachal Pradesh is well known for Buddhism due to the presence of His Highness, the Holy Dalai Lama (14th), Tenzing Gyatso.

Kinnaur, Lahaul-spiti, Mcleodganj and Rewalsar have a strong Buddhist presence in Himachal Pradesh. Kinnaur, one of the twelve administrative districts of Himachal Pradesh is filled with splendid mountain and valley scenery.

McLeodGanj is referred as "Little Lhasa" or "Dhasa”. The Spiti Valley is a desert mountain valley. The name "Spiti" means "The Middle Land" that means the land between Tibet and India. Rewalsar Lake is called as Tso Pema Lotus Lake.

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Kalachakra 2017- Kalachakra Initiation Bodhgaya - Buddhism in Bihar- Mahabodhi Temple

Overview of Kalachakra:

The Kalachakra tradition revolves around the concept of time (kala) and cycles (chakra): from the cycles of the planets, to the cycles of human breathing, it teaches the practice of working with the most subtle energies within one's body on the path to enlightenment. The Kalachakra deity represents a Buddha and thus omniscience. Since Kalachakra is time and everything is under the influence of time, Kalachakra knows all.

Place of the ceremony:

34th Kalachakre 2017 is going to held in Bodhgaya, a small town in Gaya district located approx 100 km away from Patna, capital of Bihar, India. Bodhgaya is known as a sacred place for Buddhist pilgrims and centered on Mahabodhi Temple which is famous because of the fact that Gautam Buddha obtained enlightenment under the sacred Bodhi tree. The temple was declared as the world heritage site by UNESCO in 2002. So if you are finding your inner peace and wat to obtain some good values to help all Human beings then you can visit Bodhgaya during Kalachakra festive time from 3-17 January, 2016.

Schedule:

Kalachakra is generally continued for 12 days period. The first three days of Kalachakra from 3 – 5 January are dedicated to preparation of rituals which prepare the venue. The preparation of rituals is performed by Dalai Lama, Monks of Namgyal Monastry and senior lamas, in which they do prayers, create sand Mandala and do other important ritual. After the completion of Mandala and initiation devotees are allowed to see sand Mandala. From January 6 – 8 his holiness Dalai Lama will give primary teachings on the way to live a perfect life and interact with inner soul. On 9 January the kalachakra ritual dance will perform by the monks of Namgyal Monastry. His Holiness Dalai lama will initiate students from 10 – 13 January. On last day i.e. 14 January, a ceremony offering prayers for long life of Dalai Lama will be performed. The ceremony wraps up leaving a serene environment and positive energy in the world.

How to Reach:
Bodhgaya is a sacred site for Buddhist pilgrims located in Gaya District of Bihar, India. The town is associated with the famous Mahabodhi Temple which is famous because Gautam Buddha has gained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree which is located inside the temple. There is a beautiful lotus pond and meditation garden in Mahabodhi temple. Bodhgaya has many Buddhist temples and monasteries where you can visit and enjoy some peaceful time alone. Bodhgaya is known to be the holiest place for Buddhism followers from all over the world.

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Top 10 Monastaries of Himachal Pradesh- Buddhist Circuit Tour- Buddhism in Himachal Pradesh

There are more than 33 Buddhist monasteries in Himachal Pradesh, a beautiful state of India filled with natural beauty as snow capped mountains, rock cut valleys and majestic forests.

1. Brelengi Gompa / Monastery of Mahabodhi Society- This monastery is situated in Brelengi, a small village in Kinnaur District. It is also known as Brelengi Gompa.

2.Tabo Monastery- It is one of the oldest Buddhist monastery of India.

3. Dhankar Monastery- It is a Buddhist temple in the district of Lahaul and Spiti

4. Sakya Tenggyu Monastery / Sayka Kaza Monastery- Dalai Lama inaugurated the new Sakya Tenggyu monastery on July 9, 2009. From this place travelers can get eye-catching views of Spiti Valley.

5. Kye Monastery- Kye Monastery is multi-storied buildings. Rangoli designs along the way attract the most tourists.

6. Kibber Monastery- Kibber Monastery is very beautiful. You can take mind blowing views of Spiti Valley

7. Drikung Kagyud Gompa, Tso-Pema Ogyen Heru-kai Nyingmapa Gompa, Zigar Drukpa Kagyu Gompa- Drikung Kagyud Gompa is another picturesque monastery located in of Himachal Pradesh.  Zigar Gompa is one of the newest of the Rewalsar monasteries.  .

8. Palyul Chokhorling Monastery, Pema Ewam Chögar Gyurme Ling Monastery:  Palyul Chokhorling Monastery is located in Bir, a village in the west of Joginder Nagar Valley. Bir’s monasteries are big, grander, colorful, and intriguing.

9. Norbulingka Institute: Norbulingka Institute is situated in Dharamsala, home to the Dalai Lama. It is Half Buddhist teaching school, a quarter monasteries and a quarter luxury haven for western tourists.

10. Tsuglagkhang Complex, Namgyal Monastery, Tsuglagkhang Temple:  Namgyal Monastery is situated in Namgyal Monastery Mcleodganj, a suburb of Dharamshala in Kangra district.

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