Grdhrakuta Mountain (or Vultures peak) in Rajgir was Lord Buddha’s favourite retreat where he delivered many sermons and discourses. This is just outside of Rajgir and...
The rock cut caves on Barabar Hills (originally called Khalatika Mountain) were built by Emperor Ashoka for Ajivikas.
IMPORTANCE: Barabar Caves were built by Emperor Ashoka....
Mocharim village near Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya derives its name after naga Mucalinda who is believed to have protected Buddha from a great rainstorm when he was...
The first Buddhist council was held in Saptaparni cave Rajgir (Rajagriha) in 483 BCE under the patronage of King Ajatashatru shortly after the demise of...
Kesaria (or, Kesariya, or Kesaputta) in Champaran is associated with Buddha’s first spiritual teacher Alara Kalama in whose hermitage, Buddha lived for some time...
Located near the top of the Kimur Range, this is the site of Ashokan Minor Rock Edict (MRE). No. 1. In the edict, Emperor Ashoka has used the...
Sujata stupa is dedicated to the milkmaid Sujata who had fed milk and rice to Lord Buddha paving way for adoption of middle path....
Dissatisfaction, depression, anxiety and persistent insecurities in life are more burdensome now than they were some two and half thousand years ago. Dissatisfactions and depression arise from too much pondering over the past,...
* Lauriya Nandangarh and Lauriya Areraj are two different holy pilgrimage sites about 60 km apart in West and East Champaran districts respectively; both sites...
Known as Uruvela during Buddha’s time, Bodh Gaya is the most holy and sacred pilgrimage site because this is where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment...
