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Buddhism was born and thrived in India for 1700 years. Between the 5th century B.C. and 12th century A.D. the whole of India was rich with the culture of Buddhist life that spread to other parts of the world.
 

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BUDDHA AND BUDDHISM
Buddha gave his first discourse on four noble truths at Sarnath, India.

1. Suffering (Unsatisfaction)
2. The origin of suffering (craving for selfish desire).
3. The cessation of suffering (Nirvana).
4. The way leading to cessation of suffering (The noble eight fold path).

Suffering is Birth, Diseases, Old age, Death, not getting what one desires or getting what one does not desires. The origin of suffering is however craving (selfish desires) which is a result of ignorance. Nirvana (Cessation of Suffering) can be achieved by extinction of craving, greed, hate and delusion & consummation in peace and understanding. To achieve this he suggested 'the noble eight fold path.' These are understanding, thought, speech, action, livelihood, action, mindfulness, concentration.

If we wish to have inner peace, if we wish to live in a peaceful world, here and now & in the future, we must abandon the causes of suffering and cultivate love and understanding.
He also preached five percepts or rules of conduct:
1. Abstain from intentionally harming living beings.
2. Abstain from taking what is not given.
3. Abstain from sexual misconduct.
4. Abstain from lying & unkind speech.
5. Abstain from intoxiting drinks and drugs.
Loving Kindness Meditation May I be well and happy, May you be well and happy, May all beings be well and happy Peace, Peace, Peace.
 

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Sarnath Buddhist Tour III Buddhist Architecture
Kushinagar Buddhist Tour IV Buddhist Festivals
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Destinations Covered : Delhi - Lucknow - Sravasti - Lumbini - Kushinagar - Varanasi - Bodhgaya - Patna
Duration : 06 Nights / 07 Days Book India Buddhist Tour

India Gate, Buddhist India TourDay 1 - Delhi / Lucknow / Sravasti
Leave Delhi by flight or train for Lucknow arrive Lucknow, meeting and assistance and straight proceed to Sravasti by bus / car (170 kms). Arrive Sravasti, transfer to hotel. Overnight in Sravasti.

Day 2 - Sravasti / Lumbini
Sravasti, Buddhist India TourBreakfast at hotel. Morning visit Sahet Mahet, capital of ancient Kingdom of Kosala, Jetvana Vihar & Buddhist temples. Leave Sravasti for Lumbini (in Nepal, 225 kms). Arrive Lumbini, transfer to hotel. Overnight in Lumbini.
Lumbini- where Lord Buddha was Born.

Day 3 - Lumbini/ Kushinagar
Kushinagar, Buddhist India TourMorning visit Mayadevi temple, Ashokan Pillar & stupas. Leave Lumbini for Kushinagar (161 kms.). Arrive Kushinagar, transfer to hotel. Overnight in Kushinagar
Kushinagar - The place where Buddha entered perfect tranquillity the state of MahaPariNirvana.

Day 4 - Kushinagar / Varanasi
Varanasi, Buddhist India TourMorning visit MahaPariNirvana temple & Ramabhar Stupa (cremation place of Lord Buddha). After breakfast leave Kushinagar for Varanasi (260 kms), On arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight in Varanasi.
Sarnath- the place where Lord Buddha preached First Sermon

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Day 5 - Varanasi / Bodhgaya
Buddhist India TourEarly morning boat ride on river Ganges to see the Bathing & Cremation Ghats. Breakfast at hotel. Morning city sightseeing tour visiting Bharat Mata temple, and Banaras Hindu University. Leave Varanasi for Bodhgaya (242 kms), enroute visiting Sarnath- The buried Buddhist city where Lord Buddha gave his First Sermon. Visit Buddhist temple, Stupas, Museum and ruins. On arrival at Bodhgaya, transfer to hotel. Overnight in Bodhgaya
Bodhgaya- the place where Lord Buddha attained Enlightenment under the sacred Bodhi Tree.

Day 6 - Bodhgaya / Patna
Bodhgaya, Buddhist India TourBreakfast at hotel. Morning visit Mahabodhi Temple. Leave Bodhgaya for Patna enroute visiting Rajgir & Nalanda. Rajgir is a site of great sanctity and significance for Buddhists. Afternoon visit Gridhakuta Hill, Bimbisara jail. Drive to Nalanda which is 14 kms drive and it was one of the oldest University of the World & International Centre for Buddhist Studies. Drive to Patna which is 90 kms, on arrival at Patna transfer to railway station / airport to connect train / flight for Delhi.

Day 7 - Delhi / Onward destination
Leave Delhi for onward destination.
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