Hi Travel-Wonders: I wrote a piece about it back in 2010when I first visited that you might enjoy: https://holeinthedonut.com/2011/02/13/buddha-birthplace-lumbini-nepal/. It is indeed a major pilgrimage site, along with the sites of Buddha’s enlightenment, where he taught, and where he died, but the other three are all in India. A giant festival is held once a year at each site, one for each of the four Tibetan Buddhist traditions. The Monlam Festival I attended in Lumbini was for the Sakyapa tradition. I was very fortunate to be able to attend the prayer ceremonies with thousands of monks who had come from all over the world.
Great shot, very calming 🙂 The building looks like something I’d build out of lego 😀
I’d love to know more about the birthplace of Buddha. Are you planning an article? Is it a major pilgrimmage for monks to visit this location?
Hi Travel-Wonders: I wrote a piece about it back in 2010when I first visited that you might enjoy: https://holeinthedonut.com/2011/02/13/buddha-birthplace-lumbini-nepal/. It is indeed a major pilgrimage site, along with the sites of Buddha’s enlightenment, where he taught, and where he died, but the other three are all in India. A giant festival is held once a year at each site, one for each of the four Tibetan Buddhist traditions. The Monlam Festival I attended in Lumbini was for the Sakyapa tradition. I was very fortunate to be able to attend the prayer ceremonies with thousands of monks who had come from all over the world.
I’m not familiar with architectural styles in Nepal, but this building looks a bit unusual. Is it?
I’d have to agree, Kurt. I haven’t seen anything else like it.
Lovely shot, Barbara.
Thanks Sophie!
Thank you for sharing this picture. Did you take any other pictures of Lord Buddha’s birthplace?
Hi Matthew: Yes, lots.
I’d love to see some more.
Hi Matthew: Go to https://holeinthedonut.com/2011/02/13/buddha-birthplace-lumbini-nepal to view the slideshow near the end of the post. Lots more photos there.