Author: Ramatya
Bouddhanath
Introduction Nepal is regarded as the country of natural, religious, cultural and social diversity. In fact, diversity and harmony reign supreme in the life of the Nepalis. Kathmandu , the …
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The Origin of the ‘Swoyambhu Mahachaitya’ The origin of the Swoyambhu Valley and its human habitation, with its first town, Manjupattan, is based on the prehistoric legends of Swyambhu Naththe …
Swoyambhunath Read MoreKapilavastu – The home of Prince Siddhartha Gautam
At age 35 Sakya Prince Siddhartha Gautam became the ‘Buddha’ or the ‘Enlightened One’. Since this event the world became his mortal abode, the Sangha his family and the teaching …
Kapilavastu – The home of Prince Siddhartha Gautam Read MoreMuktinath – The Lord of Salvation
The Himalayan kingdom of Nepal is not only known for magnificent vistas of Muktinathsoaring summits, but also for its incomparable blend of high mountains and rich cultures. Nepal has always …
Muktinath – The Lord of Salvation Read MoreLumbini
Translation from Chinese in to English ,Bhikkhu Ding Hui ,Chinese Buddhist Monastery, Lumbini The famous Chinese pilgrim Bhikkhu Fa Xian (Fa-Hsien) visited India, and during his visit he came to …
Lumbini Read MoreSamantabhadra Bodhisattva
Like Manjusri, this bodhisattva was an assistant to Sakyamuni Buddha. The two bodhisattvas symbolize the Buddha’s emphasis on understanding (Manjusri) and practice (Samantabhadra). But whereas Manjusri was known for his …
Samantabhadra Bodhisattva Read MoreEkai Kawaguchi
Ekai Kawaguchi’s main mission to visit Nepal and sneak into Tibet was to obtain rare Mahayana Buddhist texts. Those who are informed about Kawaguchi believed that he ‘set off on …
Ekai Kawaguchi Read MoreEnchanting Pharping a Seat of Padmasambhava
Pharping is one of the few Buddhist power places of Nepal which is historically important as an ancient settlement. It is a Buddhist power place because it was the home …
Enchanting Pharping a Seat of Padmasambhava Read MoreKapilavastu, Lumbini and Ramagram
Records of the Buddhist Kingdom The Famous Chinese Pilgrim Fa Xian (Fa-Hsien) visited India. During his visit, he came to Kapilavastu, Lumbini and Ramagram in 403 A.D. He described these …
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