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Q: If all Buddhas attain enlightenment in Bodhgaya, does it mean that great practitioners like Milarepa would also have to arrive at Bodhgaya in order to complete their path?

Rinpoche says there are two types of Buddhas. External Buddha and internal Buddha. The external Buddhas are like Buddha Shakyamuni who is a Buddha and performs the activities of enlightenment like Buddha's twelve major activities. But the internal Buddhas are like Milarepa who have attained enlightenment inside but remain as ordinary being in the presence of disciples and does not necessarily perform the activities of a Buddha in public.

The external Buddhas, all without exception, would physically come to Bodhgaya and they would attain enlightenment while sitting under the Bodhi tree. However, not all internal Buddhas would come to Bodhgaya for enlightenment. Most of them would reveal their own ultimate Bodhgaya which is their Buddha-nature in their mind and thereby they would attain enlightenment. For such internal Buddhas, Buddha-nature is the Bodhgaya and the Bodhi tree is the central channel for them.

However whether we are destined to be external Buddha or internal Buddha, to come to this holy place like Bodhgaya and receive the blessing of it, practice dharma and do meditation here, the merits would be multiplied compared to doing these in any other places on this earth.

Therefore, we should not waste our opportunity to practice diligently while we are here in Bodhgaya.

And also because of the limitless blessing of this holy place, if you come here with a very good motivation of practising dharma and visit your Gurus, any act that you commit during your journey to here such as booking for flight, boarding, landing, renting a taxi, checking in a hotel and so on, all these actions would become virtuous actions and you would achieve inconceivable merits.

by Goshir Gyaltsab Rinpoche

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More by Accident than Design

Today, we know that Buddha was born in the Himalayas in present-day Nepal, then spent his life wandering through the region of northern India that lies to the south of Nepal. Yet, three hundred years ago, after seven hundred years of Muslim rule, India had all but forgotten about the Buddha. Until, that is, a few eccentric British colonizers and tea estate managers fell under India’s spell and became fascinated by its native languages and culture.

In the course of their Sanskrit studies, they stumbled across the teachings of the Buddha. A British Army officer called Alexander Cunningham famously rediscovered Bodhgaya. Thanks to him, we can now visit the exact spot of the Buddha’s enlightenment.

Throughout the nineteenth century, European interest in the Buddha grew as reports of new discoveries in India became available. The first general historical account of Indian Buddhism, Introduction à l’histoire du Bouddhisme indien, was published in 1844 by French scholar Eugène Burnouf.

The German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer famously described Buddhism as the “best of all possible religions” and even Friedrich Nietzsche became interested in Buddhism, albeit for all the wrong reasons. Carl Jung, the Swiss psychiatrist, wrote:

I have visited the holy places of Buddhism in India and was profoundly impressed by them, quite apart from my reading of Buddhist literature. If I were an Indian, I would definitely be a Buddhist. But in the West, we have different presuppositions.

Migration also played a major part in the spread of Buddhism throughout the nineteenth century. In the 1840s, Chinese Buddhists began emigrating to America; in the 1870s they were the first to take Buddhism to Australia. In the 1950s, Vietnamese refugees fled to America where they set up the first Buddhist institutions in the West.

By the time the Tibetans were relocating to India in the 1960s, Buddhism had begun to attract a great deal of attention, thanks in no small part to the hippies, the ‘hippy trail’, weed (ganj), the Beat Generation, the Beatles, transcendental meditation and the Vietnam war.

For centuries, Christian missionaries travelled to the East to spread the gospel and convert the natives. Asians have therefore never had to seek out the Christian teachings. For westerners it was the other way around. I have heard some very touching stories about the higgledy-piggledy routes Buddhism took to the UK, America and Europe – especially about the hippies who followed The Beatles to India, accidentally bumped into Buddhism, tuned into transcendental meditation and took up yoga. But few of those who took an interest in Buddhism at that time were specifically seeking enlightenment and so they did almost no research or fact-checking. All of which made Buddhadharma’s centuries-long journey to the West haphazard, at best.

Yet, in spite of its chaotic introduction, the results of having the Buddhist teachings in Europe, America and Australia have generally been good. The only real drawback is that quite a number of new Buddhists have been left with some quite hard-to-shake misconceptions and deeply rooted habitual patterns.

Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse

Poison is Medicine - Clarifying the Vajrayana

Siddhartha’s Intent

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Pilgrimage spots are sacred places where a great person was born or died a peaceful death, or where a spiritual seeker meditated, or where there are relics connected to a sage or deity. Pilgrimage spots are those from which there is no benefit.

Which pilgrimage spot is considered the superior one?

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Book Taxi Service in Varanasi at Affordable Fares

Varanasi is a very popular place for tourists to visit. Many people come to see the old temples, take boat rides on the Ganga River, and experience the culture. With so many narrow lanes and crowds, getting around Varanasi can be confusing and difficult for visitors.

Booking an affordable taxi service allows tourists to conveniently visit all the important sites like the ghats, temples, and Sarnath. Even locals rely on taxis to easily commute to work or make trips out of town to see relatives. Helpful taxi drivers can recommend good restaurants and assist travellers with handling luggage.

During busy festival seasons, trains and flights to Varanasi fill up months in advance. Taxi service in Varanasi is a comfortable and reliable transportation choice. We provide well-maintained cars, trained drivers, and fair billing. Taxis make both sightseeing and travel easy!

Easy and Fast Cab Bookings in Varanasi

Booking a cab in Varanasi is now very convenient. With just a few taps on your phone, you can schedule your pickup location and time. Our drivers are familiar with all popular tourist sites to create a smooth sightseeing experience. We also help locals by providing rides to work, the train station, and other city destinations.

We take pride in offering 24-hour service. So even late-night temple visits or early-morning flights are no problem! Please note we do charge an extra Rs 250 for rides between 10 pm to 6 am as incentive pay for drivers working overnight hours.

To ensure you can still reach the sparkling Ganga Aarti ceremony and other must-see attractions or airport pick up or drop off, booking a cab service in Varanasi ahead of time is recommended. We have an updated fleet to provide tourists and residents with affordable rates for an enjoyable hassle-free journey.

Travel Varanasi in Comfort

Visiting the ancient city of Varanasi is an amazing experience. To help you explore the ghats, temples, stitch roadside shops, and more, we offer taxi services to match your travel party size and budget.

For 1-3 people, sedans are ideal. Families of 4-7 can ride in comfortable SUVs. Large groups going together can book our mini-buses. All our vehicles are modern, clean, and air-conditioned.

Book us for quick trips across the city, rides to the airport or train station, or full-day tours. Our knowledgeable drivers speak English, know the top sites and best restaurants, and will provide an enjoyable, hassle-free experience.

Book a cab service in Varanasi that suits your group size from our modern fleet online or by phone. The city exploration begins the moment your driver greets you with a smile. We offer fair rates with no hidden fees for smooth transportation.

Visit More of North India from Varanasi

Varanasi perfectly blends ancient tradition with modern energy. Many wish to complement their stay by making trips to key towns nearby like Sarnath, Gorakhpur, or Bodhgaya. We offer an affordable and comfortable taxi service to top regional destinations.

Our knowledgeable English-speaking drivers allow you to maximise exploring time rather than struggling with confusing transit options. Lean back and gaze out the window as you leave behind Varanasi's crowded lanes. Let friendly conversation and pointing out must-see temples and lush scenery make the kilometres float by.

For worry-free travel to Agra's Taj Mahal, just over the border into Nepal, or points between, Varanasi trip planning is covered when you book our taxi service in Varanasi upfront. Just share your hopes and we handle the rest!

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philippa goes india | 20.01.2024 | bodhgaya -> sujata -> gurpa |

"we need the night to see the stars". a whole day exploring together with danish and tin :)

visiting sujata stupa which was build to remember that buddha got offered milk rice shortly before his enlightenment.

also in sujata a very old huge banyan tree.

dungeshwari cave where the buddha stayed for a longer time during his time as an ascetic.

around the cave other structures like houses and temples were build in tibetan style.

and one could lit a light.

along the path to the cave, but also in other places, many people hope to get some food or money or other help from visitors. they don't necessarily have a home, but live there.

continuing to gurpa mountain and slowly slowly step by step walking up together with a lot of little breaks.

enjoying misty views.

a memorial shrine for mahakassapa, an important disciple of the buddha.

prayer flags and a golden stupa on top.

enjoying the time together :)

more flags ;)

and a spontaneous dance moment :)

in the evening visiting tergar monastery with tin. having some real good tibetan thukpa soup!

discovering books on the dharma and a magic woven mandala. talking about how we got on the path and how to nurture the good in human beings.

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Buddhist Pilgrimage

Bodhgaya is one of the most important and highly respected Buddhist pilgrimage places on the planet. Here, under the banyan tree known as the Bodhi Tree, Gautama became enlightened and became the Buddha. At Kushinagar, which is 55 kilometers from Gorakhpur, the Lord Buddha spoke his final words, "Look now, brethren, I urge you, saying, decay is inherent in all component things!" He then said, "With diligence, work out your salvation," and left for heaven. The solemn dying is seen by the Mahaparinirvana temple, which is dedicated to the event. One among the numerous stupas in Kushinagar is the Rambhar Stupa, which is supposedly the location of Lord Buddha's cremation. You should look into it.

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Hire a taxi service in Varanasi to travel to nearby cities for both round trips or one way trips or airport.

Taxi service in  Varanasi

The charm of Varanasi makes it a beautiful Tourist destination in India. Where people definitely enjoy their days in fanatic ways. In order to have a scenic and Smooth trip over the places in Varanasi it is necessary to book the best taxi service to enjoy your trip without any stress of travel issues. Khushi taxi service is the best for you as it provides very honest and hygienic rides.

Hire cabs in Varanasi

It is very easy and comfortable to hire a taxi via Khushi taxi. Where you will find that it offers you a wide range of cars to travel in. You can make a booking via an online process through Khushi taxi travel portal. So  explore every nook and corner of the city with excitement.

Our service is really flexible.  You can book a taxi according to your choice as well as reschedule or cancel your booking with time as we have these Smooth policies

Outstation Cab Booking

Hire a taxi service in Varanasi to travel to nearby cities for both round trips or one way trips. Khushi Taxi services are extremely helpful as this on - time pickups, smart navigation,  clean car and professional chauffeurs, also you will get a great on road experience. Furthermore, you get multiple choices to select the driver by checking their profile as they are well trained and polite will definitely give wonderful guidelines exploring the city. Similarly, we have a great range of vehicles so you can choose as per your choice.

There are a number of outstations where you can visit to explore the culture and tradition of uttar pradesh. Khushi Taxi services provide you number of tours such as :

●       Ayodhya Tour

●       Allahabad Triveni Sangam

●       BODHGaya Tour

●       Kashi Darshan

●       Vindhyachal Tour

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Places to Visit with khushi taxi Trip’s Varanasi Taxi Services:

Varanasi is the sacred among seven cities of India on the holy Ganges. Where people get unparalleled spiritual vibe. If you really want to visit here then Varanasi taxi service offers you completely comfortable trips as we provide clean and well-maintained vehicles with courteous and verified well trained drivers.

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BODHGAYA & VARANASI TOUR

Are you dreaming of traveling? Are you interested in learning about new cultures, seeing new places, and meeting new people? If so, Swarna Champa Tours & Travel is the best choice. In India, we are the best travel agency. We offer the best packages, like Bodh Gaya packages, Agra and Jaipur packages,Haridwar packages,Varanasi packages, Amritsar packages, and many more, at the best prices at any time, and we believe that every travel plan should be the best. Everything is taken care of, from the smallest to the largest details. For more information, visit our website at www.swarnachampa.com.

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Best IRCTC Religious tourism packages in India

The diversity of people from various religions makes India a ‘land of faith.’ Wherever you travel an essence of spirituality, dharma will greet you. Hindus make up close to 80 percent of the total population and thus the Hindu festivals are celebrated with great zeal and exuberance. One of the most sacred Hindu festivals celebrated in India is the Shri Jagannath Yatra. Also popular as the Rath Yatra or Chariot Festival, it is one of the most ancient and popular Hindu festivals in India. It is celebrated every year with great fervour in the coastal city of Puri in the eastern state of Odisha, the home of Lord Jagannath. The festival commemorates the journey of Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Lord Balabhadra, and his younger sister Goddess Subhadra from their temple to their aunt’s temple, Gundicha Mandir, about 3 km away. The festival is a symbol of the love and bond between the divine siblings and their devotees. 

Apart from Odisha, The Jagannath festival is also celebrated in Ahmedabad with great warmth and zeal. It is considered as the second-largest congregation for the festival in the country after Odisha. IRCTC is running dedicated trains to Puri to facilitate people visiting the state.

PURI GANGASAGAR WITH BAIDYANATH AND GAYA DARSHAN (WZBGI10). 

The 8 Nights & 9 Days package starts at an economical price of 14950, which covers destinations like:

Puri: Jagannath Puri Temple, Konark Temple, Lingaraj Temple

Kolkata: Kali Mata Temple & Ganga Sagar

Jasidih: Baba Baidyanath dham Jyotirlinga Temple

Gaya: Vishnupad Temple and Bodhgaya

This train is a good option to travel to Puri to witness Shri Jagannath Yatra.

Similarly, the GARVI GUJARAT (CDBG09) is a Deluxe AC tourist train, covering prominent religious and heritage tourist sites including the Statue of Unity in Gujarat. This tour will showcase three significant temples of Gujarat i.e. Somnath, Nageshwar Jyotirling, and Dwarkadhish temple. 

Religious tourism is a great stress buster and a way to find oneself. In India, most states have their own religious hotspot. South India is a hub of religious centers along with being a most-favoured tourist destination. A great option to travel to Shri Rameshwaram Mallikarjun Dakshin Bharat Yatra is DAKSHIN BHARAT DARSHAN BY BHARAT GAURAV TOURIST TRAIN. IRCTC offers an 11 Nights/12 Days package that covers destinations like KANYAKUMARI / MEENAKSHI TEMPLE / RAMESWARAM / TIRUPATI / TRIVANDRUM starting at 21,300 per person.

Jyotirlingas are highly revered by followers of the Hindu religion. IRCTC has come up with Jyotirlinga Bhakti Yatra to make such religious pursuits easy. IRCTC Tourism’s Bharat Gaurav Jyotirlinga Yatra train’s journey starts from Kolkata, travels through Ujjain- Statue of Unity- Somnath Jyotirlinga- Dwarka- Shirdi- Trimbakeshwar and reaches back to Kolkata. The package starts at an economical price of 20,060 per person. There are various special trains that have itineraries planned to suit the requirements of religious tourism. 

Witnessing the Shri Jagannath Yatra, where idols are brought out of the temple and taken through huge chariots to her aunt's place with resonating sounds of drums, conch shells, and bells accompanied by thousands of people from all around the globe, pulling the chariots is awe-inspiring. Log on to www.irctctourism.com to know more about the packages and details. It’s easier with the IRCTC mobile application. 

Source: https://sites.google.com/view/bestirctcreligioustourismpacka/home?authuser=1

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IRCTC Kashi Prayagraj And Gaya Tour Packages: From time to time, IRCTC comes up with many wonderful tour packages for the passengers. If you are planning to visit any religious place. In such a situation, IRCTC has come up with a wonderful tour package. Under this package you are getting a chance to visit Kashi, Prayagraj and Gaya. These places have special significance. Every year a large number…

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Pilgrimage spots are sacred places where a great person was born or died a peaceful death, or where a spiritual seeker meditated, or where there are relics connected to a sage or deity. Pilgrimage spots are those from which there is no benefit.

Which pilgrimage spot is considered the superior one?

To know,Visit our YouTube Channel: Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj

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The Quest for Buddhism (73)

The Turning of the Wheel of Dhamma (Skt. Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta)

The Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta, also known as the Turning of the Wheel of Dhamma, is a Buddhist scripture that Buddhists regard as a record of the first teachings given by the Buddha after he attained full enlightenment.

The subject matter of this sutra is the Four Noble Truths, which are the basic directions of Buddhism, stated in formal terms. The sutra also contains references to concepts in Buddhism such as the Middle Way, impermanence and karma.

[Background]

It is said that the Buddha, shortly after his attainment of Buddhahood, initially hesitated to preach his teachings, as it was extremely difficult to explain the Buddha Dharma and even if he taught them to sentient beings, they would not understand them and it would be a waste of time and effort.

Persuaded by Brahma, the protector of Buddhism, deciding to teach, the Buddha initially intended to visit his former teachers, Ajara Kalama and Uddaka Ramaputta, to teach them his insights, but they had already died and reborn in a place where it is not apt to preach or they were deaf, so he decided to visit his five former companions.

The Buddha then journeyed from Bodhgaya to Sarnath, there he met his five former companions, the ascetics with whom he had shared six years of hardship. His former companions were at first suspicious of the Buddha, but upon seeing the radiance of the Buddha, they requested him to teach what he had learned.

Thereupon the Buddha gave the teaching that was later recorded as the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta, which introduces fundamental concepts of Buddhist thought, such as the Middle Way and the Four Noble Truths.

The sutra contains the following topics:

The two extremes to be avoided (sensual indulgence and self-mortification)

The Middle Way: The Noble Eightfold Path

The Four Noble Truths

The Twelve Insights of the Four Noble Truths

Proclamation of release from the cycle of rebirth (commonly referred to as nibbana)

The Opening of the Dhamma Eye (the attainment of right view)

Proclamation of the devas upon the setting of the Wheel of Dhamma in motion by the Buddha

Response of the Buddha to Aññā Kondañña's comprehension of his teachings

[Photo above: Dhamek Stupa is a massive stupa located at Sarnath, 13 km away from Varanasi in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It marked the spot where the Buddha gave the first sermon to his first five disciples, after attaining enlightenment, "revealing his Eightfold Path leading to nirvana".]

仏教の探求 (73)

ダンマの輪の回転 (転法輪経: てんぽうりんぎょう)

転法輪経 (てんぽうりんぎょう、梵: ダンマチャッカパヴァッタナ・スートラ)は、ダンマの輪の回転と呼ばれる仏典で、仏教徒は、正覚(しょうがく: 悟りのこと)を得たブッダが最初におこなった教えを記録したもので『サルナートの鹿野苑(ろくやおん)での説法』を記録したものと考えられている。

この経の主題は、仏教の基本的な方向性を示す四諦 (したい、梵: チャトゥル・アーリヤ・サティヤ)であり、それを形式的な表現で述べている。この経には、仏教における概念である、中道、無常、縁起などについても言及がある。

[経緯]

ブッダは成道して間もない頃、当初は仏法を説明するのは非常に難しく、衆生に教えても理解されず、時間と労力の無駄になるとして、教えを説くことを躊躇したと言われている。

仏法の守護神、梵天(ぼんてん、梵:ブラフマー)に説得され、教化を決意した釈尊は、まず、修行時代のかつての師匠であるアーラーラ・カーラーマとウッダカ・ラーマプッタを訪ねて見識を教えようとしたが、彼らはすでに亡くなり説法に適さない場所に生まれ変わり、あるいは耳が聞こえなくなっていたので、元仲間の5人を訪ねることにしたという。

その後、ブッダはボッダガヤからサルナートまで旅をし、そこで6年間の苦楽を共にした5人の元仲間、修行者たちに会った。かつての仲間たちは、最初は不審に思ったが、ブッダの輝きを見て、ブッダが学んだことを教えてほしいと頼んだ。

そこでブッダは、中道や四諦といった仏教思想の基本概念、後に��ダンマチャッカパヴァッタナ・スートラ』として記録される教えを彼らに伝授したのである。

この経典には、以下の内容が含まれている:

退けるべき二つの極端な道 (官能的な耽溺と自虐的な行為)

中道：八正道

四諦

十二行相

輪廻転生の解脱の宣言 (一般に涅槃と呼ばれるもの)

ダンマの眼の開放（正しい見解の獲得）

仏陀が法輪を回すことについての天部の宣言

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