Author: Suresh Bhatia
Publisher: Indica Books
Year: 2008
Language: English
Pages: 126
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8186569774
Description
This comprehensive and illustrated guide book deals with three Buddhist Places. Its main focus, however, is Sarnath, a place where Buddha turned the Wheel of Dharma
after explaining the history of Sarnath, the author describes the main archaeological sites, monuments and temples. He then presents a picture of Varanasi and its ancient Buddhist sites, and lastly makes a case for the rediscovery of Kausambi with its practically forgotten Buddhist heritage.
Contents
Preface
Turning the Wheel of the Dhamma
An Explanation on the Four Noble Truths
The Significance of the 'sacred Sites'
Buddhist Kings - Their Contribution in the History of the Sarnath
Records of the Chinese Pilgrims
Archaeological Records of the Sarnath Site
Archaeological Monuments
The Museum
Modern Buddhist Viharas
Forgotten Buddhist Sites in Varanasi
Varanasi Through the Ages
Varanmasi Today
Kausambi: A Buddhist Site Worth Developing
The Buddhist Archaeological Research Society, Kausambi
Bibliography
Glossary