Buddhism is a quite popular religion in South-east Asia and has a wide number of followers all across the world. From Singapore to Cambodia extending to Japan, one can find various forms of Buddhism influenced by the local cultures. But as you will delve into the...

With around 520 million followers, Buddhism is the fourth largest faith in the world. Though Buddhism originated in India, the people of the Asian subcontinent vastly practice it and it has been attracting the West as well. One of the major reasons for the popularity...

Vesak Day in Singapore is one of the grandest festivals in the country and the world. Buddhists in Singapore and all over the world celebrate the auspicious day as one of the greatest days of Buddhism. It is believed to be a time of joy, peace, and reflection....

According to Mahaparinirvana Sutra (one of the most influential Buddhist Scriptures), Gautam Buddha advised his followers that they can find inner peace by visiting the places where he was born, gained enlightenment, taught and attained Nirvana. Lumbini (Buddha...

Kapilvastu is a prime Buddhist pilgrimage site for Buddhists all over the world because Siddharth Gautam spent the initial 29 years of his life, here. While strolling through the lanes of the city, the devotees feel they are taken back to the time when young Siddharth...

Bodh Gaya, one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites, is the place of supreme serenity. The small town located in the state of Bihar is that blessed land where Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment. Adorned with beautiful Buddhist architecture and filled with...

Kushinagar is one of the most prominent Buddhist pilgrimage sites. It was the place where Gautam Buddha, breathed his last, as such it is considered as one of the holiest places in Buddhism. As soon as you step on the sacred land of Kushinagar, you will be moved by...

Vaishali or the ancient city of Vesali located on the banks of the Gandak river in the state of Bihar beholds a rich history. Being the capital of the renowned kingdom of Lichchavi, it was a prosperous city, besides it has a strong connection with Buddhism and Jainism...

Located at the north bank of the Ikkhumati river also known as Kalinadi, Sankassa presently called Sankisa Basantapur is one of the important Buddhist sites in India but is rarely visited by the pilgrims owing to its rough terrain. However, with Buddhism being revived...

An ancient city located in the Gangetic plains of Northern India, Shravasti (or Sravasti) is revered as a Buddhist pilgrimage in India site due to its close association with the life of Gautam Buddha. According to Buddhist history, Shravasti was one of the ‘Eight...