May 21, 2017

Pilgrimage News: We Added the Taj Mahal!

Mindah-Lee Kumar Uncategorized ajanta, Buddha, Buddhism, Buddhist, Buddhist pilgrimage, caves, ellora, pilgrimage, taj mahal

Okay, so it’s not a Buddhist pilgrimage site, we realize that. 😀 But when someone asked us if we could add on a visit to see the Taj Mahal, we said “Sure! Why not!”

So next year on top of visiting many blessed pilgrimage sites, we are also adding an optional 1-day tour to see the Taj Mahal at the end of our trip as well.

Our pilgrimage runs from 5th January to 22nd January 2018. We’d love for you to join us!

You can find out all the details about cost and registration for our trip here.

February 1, 2015

Bodhgaya: The Highlight of My First Buddhist Pilgrimage

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A photo I took while sitting under the Bodhi tree in Bodhgaya

Imagine… You’re sitting next to the MahaBodhi Temple, only meters away from the very spot where the Buddha gained full enlightenment. You take in a few deep breaths and look up at the beautiful heart-shaped Bodhi tree leaves moving gently in the breeze above you. There is a feeling of wonder and excitement in the air, knowing that this was the place where the Buddha sat in meditation and achieved a great awakening 2,600 years ago.

You bring your body into a meditation posture and feel a rush of anticipation as you reflect on the promise of what your meditation may bring. Many wondrous things have happened in this special place. Who’s to say that something wonderful couldn’t happen to you as well?
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March 10, 2014

The Benefits of Going on a Buddhist Pilgrimage

Mindah-Lee Kumar Uncategorized benefits of Buddhist pilgrimage, bodh gaya pilgrimage, bodhgaya pilgrimage, buddha footsteps, buddha tour, buddha travel, Buddhist holy places, Buddhist holy sites, Buddhist pilgrimage, buddhist pilgrimage sites, buddhist pilgrimage tour, Buddhist sites, buddhist tours, doing a pilgrimage, going on a Buddhist pilgrimage, India tour, making a pilgrimage, pilgrimage tours, tours of india

Every year thousands of people travel to Nepal and India to visit the holy sites associated with the Buddha’s life. While some people visit these places merely for their historical significance, many devotees and spiritual seekers go there to grow, renew and strengthen their connection with the Buddha and his teachings. In this video I explain one of the main reasons why pilgrims make this journey and what are some of the benefits of going on a Buddhist pilgrimage.
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