IRCTC has always been known for its user-friendly services. It is one of the biggest platforms that provides all kinds of travel related booking facilities. Buddhist Circuit in India is one such successful venture of the Indian Railways. It is only through this train that we are able to find the best buddhist places to visit. The train travel experience…
The holy places relevant to Buddhism, where Lord Buddha was born, taught and he preached as well as attained enlightenment and nirvana are the places which come under the Buddhist Circuit in India. These spiritual homes of Buddhism include housing temples and monasteries of high religious significance, where the devotees can better acquaint themselves with the teachings of Lord Buddha.…
Buddhism is the world’s fourth largest religion with more than 400 million followers all over the world. A religion based on the life principles and teachings of Lord Buddha has no holy book. Since Buddhism originated in India, devotees from all around the world visit the country to explore prominent Buddhist destinations. IRCTC offers the exemplary service of Buddhist Circuit…
IRCTC’s Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train takes you to Rajgir. It was the first capital of the Kingdom of Magadh. At the top of the city is Vulture Peak where many important conferences and meetings were held. Lord Buddha was presented with poems and essays by many kings who pledged loyalty and converted to Buddhism making it a must-see destination on…
Buddhism, One of the largest religion followed has over 520 million followers in other words we can also say 7% of the total world’s population are termed as Buddhists. Buddhism is all about a variety of traditions, spiritual practices and beliefs. It was originated in ancient India as a Sramana tradition between 6th and 4th centuries BCE and then it…
All of us need some kind of belief system or a way of life which holds us in good stead. Buddhism is one such path with which the methods of practice and spiritual development provides valuable insights into the nature of reality. Meditation allows you to develop qualities of kindness, awareness and wisdom. Followers of Buddhism are able to end…
The world’s fourth largest religion Buddhism has more than 400 million followers. Unbelievably, the sole creator of Buddhism was a prince who put himself under strenuous conditions in order to attain true Buddha enlightenment. The prince was named Siddhartha Gautama who left his entire kingdom in order to find a way out of the sufferings and struggles of life. Gautama…
In Uttar Pradesh lies one of the most revered and visited Buddhist structures which is the spot where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon. Built by the great Mauryan emperor Ashoka, the Dhamek Stupa lies inside the deer park in Sarnath. Apart from this extraordinary structure, Sarnath is also home to several stupas and excavated ruins of age-old monasteries, temples,…
Buddhism is the world's fourth largest religion followed by over 520 million followers. Buddhism has spread its roots across the World to numerous places such as Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia - Myanmar and Thailand. Buddhism gained prominence in India with the help of ancient Mauryan emperor Ashoka. He was the first emperor who walked on the path of Buddhism and one of the key persons…
The best way to find oneself is to detach from the materialistic world, meditate and do the right deeds. The world’s fourth largest religion, Buddhism, preaches about the righteous way of living and the mid-way to achieve nirvana. All one has to do is to adopt the Noble Eightfold Path as taught by Lord Buddha. Interestingly, Lord Buddha meditated continuously…
