Buddhism is one of the highly revered religions in the world, especially in Asian countries. Religion is followed by millions of people all over the globe because of its simple teachings. Buddhism originated during the late 6th century in India by Lord Buddha who was born Siddhartha Gautama, the prince of Kapilavastu. It is believed that he meditated for 49…
If you are a devotee of Lord Buddha, then you must have thought about visiting the holy pilgrimage sites associated with his life and times. But traveling to these places that are scattered all over India and Nepal isn’t very easy. Keeping this in mind, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) has launched a special tourist train,…
One of the oldest civilizations in the world, India is a nation that is known for its diversity. Be it in terms of language, culture, cuisine, or even religion. As a result, people from all walks of life and from different corners of the world come to its shores to experience the religiosity that can be found in every nook…
If you are in search of the most exciting and satisfying Buddhist tour, then your search ends here with IRCTC’s exclusive Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train. A deluxe train, it connects all the famous Buddhist tourist places not only in India but also Nepal. From Lord Buddha’s place of birth to the site he attained enlightenment, every pilgrim spot is covered…
In today’s fast-paced world, all of us are in search of the same thing, peace of mind. Whether you want to take a break from the mundane routine or want to embark on a journey towards self-exploration, one of the best ways to attain some peace is a change of place. But the question arises, where to next? If you…
Situated in the northeast of Varanasi, Sarnath is a holy place city that is respected and held sacred by every devotee of Lord Buddha. After attaining enlightenment in Bodh Gaya, Lord Buddha arrived in Sarnath and started teaching ‘Dharma’ to the Pancavaggiya monks who had been his companion earlier. Sarnath along with Kushinagar, Bodh Gaya, and Lumbini constitute the four…
The Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train has become synonymous with impeccable service and a spiritual journey par excellence. Taking pilgrims to important Buddhist destinations, this train provides a beautiful glimpse of the legendary life of Lord Buddha. It is believed that embarking on a pilgrimage to important sites in Buddhism helps the pilgrims attain merit and get closer to achieving enlightenment.…
According to the holy text, the Mahaparinirvana sutra, Buddha once told his followers that they can attain merit and a noble rebirth by going on a pilgrimage to important Buddhist pilgrimage sites such as Lumbini, Bodh Gaya, Sarnath and Kushinagar. Consequently, followers of Buddha across the world pay their respects to the Lord by visiting these sacred places at least…
India is a land of different cultures, religions, traditions and beliefs. It is also the land where several religions originated & flourished and Buddhism is one among them. Based on the teachings of Siddhartha Buddha, it spread from the north-eastern region of the Indian subcontinent to other parts of the world. If you want to explore the culture and history…
There are many Holy pilgrimage places associated with Buddhism as it provides a way of life which once aided by is difficult to unfollow. The basic doctrines of Buddhism include four noble truths which say existence if suffering, suffering has a cause namely craving and attachment, there is a cessation to this suffering which is called nirvana and there is…
