Nirvana  - Budhist Pilgrimages in India

Nirvana - Budhist Pilgrimages in India

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Author: Subhadra Sen Gupta
P K De/
Photographer: P K De
Publisher: Rupa
Year: 2005
Language: English
Pages: 161
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8129106671

Description

Tow thousand six hundred years ago, a lonely monk wandered the dusty pathways of northern India seeking answers to one eternal question-what is the cause of human sorrow and suffering?

Siddhartha Gautama, a prince who chose to go on a difficult spiritual quest evolved a subtle, perceptive and original philosophy that has stood the test of time. He became the Buddha, the Enlightened One, whose compassionate teachings have spread across the world and continue to provide guidance and solace to millions.

In this book, read about the life and teachings of the Buddha. Then visit Bodh Gaya where he gained enlightenment, Sarnath where he gave his first sermon and Kushinagar, where he gained the final liberation of parinirvana. Also the places sanctified by his presence-Lumbini, Kapilavastu, Rajgriha, Vaishali and Sravasti also famous centres of Buddhist learning like Nalanda, Sanchi and Ajanta.

Walk along the path of the Buddha on an unforgettable pilgrimage to knowledge, enlightenment and peace.

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Overcome your uncertainties and free yourself from dwelling on sorrow.
If you delight in existence, you will become a guide to those who need you.
Revealing the path to many.
-GAUTAMA BUDDHA, THE SUTTA NIPATA

Contents

ONE
THE LIFE OF THE BUDDHA
The spiritual journey of a prince

TWO
THE TEACHINGS OF THE BUDDHA
Spreading the word

THREE
BUDDHIST ART AND LITERATURE
The faith in colours, form and script

FOUR
FA HSIEN AND HSUAN TSANG
A pilgrim’s journey of faith

FIVE
BODH GAYA
Where a prince became the Buddha

SIX
SARNATH
Turning the wheel of dhamma

SEVEN
LUMBINI-KAPILAVASTU-KUSHINAGAR-RAJGRIHA-SRAVASTI-VAISHALI-NALANDA
Touched by the Buddha

EIGHT
SANCHI-AJANTA
A gathering of monks

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