In previous articles we have introduced the suburbs of Bodh Gaya, and now it is time to talk about Bodh Gaya, the holy land of Buddha's enlightenment.
The great pagoda, the symbol of Bodh Gaya, was built around the 5th or 6th century, and that monk Genjo Sanzo paid a visit to this pagoda. I visited this holy place.

The name Bodh Gaya is well known to the Japanese, but the name Gaya is probably not well known to most Japanese. Even in "Chikyu no Arukikata", there is no page that introduces Gaya, although there is a page for Bodh Gaya.
But this is one of the most important Hindu holy places for Indians. This article will tell you about our experience in such a holy place.

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Have you ever heard of this Buddhist site?

It is clearly a minor site compared to Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, Bodh Gaya, the site of enlightenment, and Sarnath (Kanoen), the site of the first turning of the wheel of Dharma.

However, this site turned out to be one of the most impressive Buddhist monuments I saw in India.

There are five rocky mountains in the vicinity of Rajgir (Wangshajo), one of which is Mount Reiju, famous for Buddha's preaching. This mountain has become an important sacred place for us Japanese Buddhists because it is the setting of the Sutra of Immeasurable Life and the Lotus Sutra.

In this article, I will share my experience of climbing Mt.

In my previous article, I introduced Swayambhunath, the symbol of Nepalese Buddhism, and in this article I will discuss the unique Buddhist situation in Nepal. In particular, I would like to focus on the fact that, as stated in the title of the article, wife-oriented Buddhism exists in this country, just like in Japan.

Swayambhunath is the symbol of Nepalese Buddhism. This temple is a World Heritage site known as the oldest Buddhist temple in Nepal.

Swayambhunath was a place with a unique atmosphere. It was different from both India and Sri Lanka. And then there were the eyes. It was a place that left such a strong impression on me that I would say, "When I think of Nepal, I think of this.

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.