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1. IRCTC Buddhist Visit attractive Caves of Buddha with IRCTC The Buddha was the greatest sage and mystic of the East and one of the greatest spiritual teachers of the world. On his preachings, philosophy and 4 noble truths founded Buddhism, the 4th largest religion in the world today. He was called ‘the Awakened One’ or ‘the Enlightened one’. There are several important Buddhist sites in India to embark on a spiritual journey like no other. Caves of Buddha at Ellora are full of images of different deities, both male and female. We find images of Bodhisattvas, Bodhishaktis and other deities alongside that of Buddha. Maitreya, Vajrapani and Manjushri are three important Bodhisattvas depicted in these caves.

2. Ellora was an important centre of Caves of Buddha. Cave 6 is considered to be the earliest cave followed by Cave 5, Caves 2, 3, 4, and then Caves 11 and 12. Cave 11 and 12 are three- storeyed and are considered to be the latest excavations in the Buddhist complex at Ellora. We do not get any concrete evidence of the existence of Theravada or Hinayana at Ellora. Standard Mahayana caves, that is shrine-cum-monastery, seen in Caves 1, 2, 16 and 17 at Ajanta, are missing at ElloraEllora was developed as an important seat of tantric Buddhism. When we talk of tantric Buddhism in the western Deccan, Ellora is the most significant centre, along with other supporting centres such as Kanheri and Panhalekaji caves, both located in the coastal region of the western Deccan. Take a look at best Buddhist describe Buddhism Culture and History in India are: monasteries those

3. 1. Bodh Gaya: This is one of four main Buddhist pilgrimage sites. In Gaya, under the Bodhi Tree, the Buddha attained enlightenment. The Mahabodhi Temple which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it houses the Bodhi Tree and the Vajrasana or Diamond Throne, the Mahabodhi Stupa, an 80-foot Buddha statue, a lotus pond, a meditation garden, Chinese, Japanese, Bangladeshi, Thai and Tibetan monasteries. 2. Sarnath: This is a sacred site where the Buddha delivered his first sermon, taught the Dhamma including the four noble truths and eightfold path and formed the Sangha monastic community. 3. Kushinagar: Another major pilgrimage site, Kushinagar is the place where the Buddha attained Parinirvana (nirvana after death). The Buddha breathed his last here. The site is mainly visited not by regular tourists but devout Buddhist followers and monks. 3. Shravasti: An ancient city, one of the largest during the Buddha’s lifetime is a significant pilgrimage site for Buddhists or lay travellers. Buddha spent most of the time after enlightenment in Shravasti. The Twin Miracle was said to have occurred here, where the Buddha emitted flames from the upper part of his body and water from the lower. 4. Rajgir & Nalanda: The Vulture Peak at Rajgir was Buddha’s favourite retreat and here he delivered many important sermons. Buddhist caves of Saptaparni is where the first Buddhist council was held after his death. 5. Vaishali: The ancient city of Vaishali was considered one of the earliest examples of a republic. Here’s where the Buddha preached his last sermon before he attained his parinirvana. After renunciation, his spiritual training initiated here and here’s where he initiated the first woman disciple Gautami into his order. Bodhgaya is where Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment about 2600 years back. This tiny town is, therefore, an important Bhutanese, Taiwanese,

4. pilgrimage spot for the Buddhists, which is not merely confined to Buddhists but people around the world come here, regardless of their religions. A visit to this holy town gives a new meaning to your life, especially if you are enrolling for meditation courses. If not it, the attractions would make you feel the beauty of Buddhism. Visit its beautiful monasteries and temples and just experience the warmth and serenity like never before. Mahabodhi Tree, the exact spot where Buddha attained enlightenment is visited by the devotees in heavy amount but the peace isn’t hampered. And to behold the 80-foot tall Buddha statue you would have to put your head held high. IRCTC offers attractive Delhi to Bodhgaya tour packages. You can enjoy Buddhism Culture and History in Bodh Gaya. IRCTC is the one-stop window for getting access to information of Caves of Buddha itinerary like latest news, reviews, photos and videos. Moreover, IRCTC also assists you with your bookings and other formalities. So, whenever you want to enjoy Buddhism Culture and History in caves of Buddha, you can contact IRCTC on its dedicated toll-free number i.e. 1800110139 for round-the- clock service. Alternatively, you can send your queries to flights@irctc.co.in to get the best possible resolutions. Source – “https://medium.com/@irctc.buddhist/visit-attractive- caves-of-buddha-with-irctc-a28685efce9c” Social :- https://twitter.com/IrctcBl https://www.facebook.com/buddhisttrain/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/irctcofficial/ https://www.instagram.com/buddhistcircuittrain/ https://in.pinterest.com/buddhistcircuittrain/ https://irctcbuddhistrain.tumblr.com/

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