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KathmanduThird Indian Expedition - Journey to Places Related to Buddha

(73) To Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal - A unique cityscape different from both India and China

The architecture of Kathmandu is unique and different from both Indian and Chinese architecture.

Most of the architecture of the former royal palace, which I particularly liked, was built in the 17th century and is relatively recent in age. But this wonderful architecture is sure to strike a chord with art and architecture lovers.
KapilavastuThird Indian Expedition - Journey to Places Related to Buddha

(72) To Kapilavastu, where Buddha was born and raised - Buddha's royal palace is surprisingly small?

Kapilavastu, where Buddha was born and raised.

After all, there are things that come into view when you walk on the ground. The world that we have only known in books appears with a realistic feel. It was only by driving there that I was able to experience how close Gion Seisho and Kapilavastu are to each other. By coming to the site, Buddha's sphere of life became more tangible to me.
place sacred to BuddhismThe Life of Buddha (Sakyamuni) as Seen in Local Photographs

The Life of Buddha (Shakyamuni Buddha) as Seen from Buddhist Courses and Local Photographs] Article List - Please use this list as a table of contents.

This series of articles will give you a sense not only of Buddha's life, but also of the atmosphere of Indian society at that time. I am sure this will be an exciting experience for all of you.

Although "learning about religion and Buddhism" may sound pretentious, I hope that you will take it easy and experience the life of the great Buddha.
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(22) Buddha makes a triumphant return to his birthplace! Mass ordination of the Buddha's family, including his son Rahula and cousin Arnanda!

Up to the last article, I have talked about the rapid expansion of the Buddha cult.

With the addition of capable disciples and the support of great kings and merchants, the Order of Buddha emerged as a truly great cult.

The chief of the group, Buddha, is finally returning to his birthplace. In this article, we will discuss how it all happened.
The Life of Buddha (Sakyamuni) as Seen in Local Photographs

⑻Buddha's six years of ascetic life - the transmission of meditation techniques by two masters and the ascetic Buddha's severe asceticism.

The Buddha came to the great country of Magadha. He came all the way to Magadha to learn from the best meditators of the time, from whom he learned meditation, the basis of his ascetic practice. In this article, we will talk about Buddha's life of severe asceticism. The famous image of the fasting Buddha in Gandhara is the Buddha in this period of asceticism.
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⑹How Buddha's ordination took place - Channa the horsecho and his beloved horse Kantaka on a late night journey.

After spending many depressing days, Buddha finally sets out on his journey with great ambition. However, it was extremely difficult for Buddha, who lived in the royal palace, to escape from there without anyone knowing about it. He turned to his horseman Channa and his beloved horse Kantaka. In this article, I would like to tell you the story of how Buddha was ordained.
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⑷ Visiting Kapilavastu, the Palace of the Shakas - My impression of the city where the young Buddha spent his life.

Buddha spent his young days in Kapilavastu, the capital of the Shaka tribe. In the previous article, we saw how the Buddha had come to the point where he had decided to become a monk through Shikumon Deyu, and in this article, I would like to share my impressions from actually walking through the place where the Buddha's life took place. I was able to see Buddha's image only because I actually saw him in the area.