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13/01/2022

BIHU I LOHRI I MAKAR SANKRANTI I PONGAL
Many festivals One name - I N D I A
Wishing you all a very happy festive day . May the Almighty bless you all with good health and happiness always !!!
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03/01/2022

Dear Patrons
your generosity and support have been the key to our success. So this New Year we take this opportunity to thank you for all your cooperation and hope to continue this association for all times to come
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10/12/2021

STAKNA MONASTERY
Stakna is a small monastery in Leh established by a Bhutanese scholar and saint, Chosje Jamyang Palkar in 1580. The monastery sits on the left banks of the river Indus lat a distance of twenty five kms from Leh offering wonderful views of the valley. It is also known as the Tiger s nose due to its resemblance to it.
Stakna Monastery has charmed not only the domestic tourists but also visitors from rest of the globe.

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18/11/2021

Alchi Monastery
Located in the Alchi Village of Ladakh, Alchi Gompa is a complex of Buddist temples of which Alchi Monastery is the oldest and most famous. Unlike other monasteries in Ladakh, the Alchi monastery is situated on flat ground.. The complex which has 3 separate temples, known as Dukhang, Sumstek and the Temple of Manjushri.
The foundation of the monastery was laid down in the 10th century by Rinchen Zangpo who was an eminent Tibetan scholar.
Apart from the historical and cultural factors, Alchi Monastery is also a place for adventure lovers. Rafting on the Zanskar river is a popular choice among people who visit this place.

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07/11/2021

As we conclude the festivities of Deepawali, Let us not forget to engrave the message of this beautiful festival deep in our hearts .
Be your own light!
Be your own sparkle!
Be your own shine !
BELIEVE IN YOURSELF !!!

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02/11/2021

Heartfelt gratitude and best wishes to each one of you 🙏
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20/10/2021

Kushinagar International airport inaugurated today
A charter from Colombo was the first flight to land in Kushinagar with over 100 Buddhist monks and dignitaries.
Direct aviation connectivity with South Asian countries will make it easier for tourists arriving from Sri Lanka, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore to reach Kushinagar and experience the rich heritage of the region.
Kushinagar is one of the major pilgrimage centres for Buddhism followers from all over the world. It is the final resting place of Gautama Buddha where he attained Mahaparinirvana after his death, and is among the most important pilgrim spots for Buddhists
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22/09/2021

The Gandhola Monastery, also known as Guru Ghantal Gompa, is located around 20 kms from Keylong in the Lahaul Spiti District of Himachal Pradesh. Perched on the Tupchiling Village hilltop, at the confluence of Chandra and Bagha Rivers, Gandhola Monastery is the oldest monastery in the Lahaul region, founded by Padma Sambhava around 800 years ago. It is famous for its wooden idols, which stand out from the clay idols found in all other monasteries.
it is the oldest of the existing monasteries in Lahaul with archeological evidence dating to 1st century C.E. A place of tremendous significance for its location, history of great masters and activities, and having an ancient ground considered one of the eight sacred ones in the Buddhist world.
It is said that the Buddhist scholar and meditation master Nagarjuna, founder of Madhyamaka (“Middle Way”) school of thought and one of the most important philosophers second only to the historical Buddha himself, spent time in retreat here.
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17/09/2021

TABO MONASTERY IN SPITI VALLEY
Tabo Monastery is an ancient monastery that was established in 996 CE. It is considered to be an important monastery and is often referred to as the Ajanta of the Himalayas. The complex has 9 temples and many stupas—all of which are made in mud and have been standing like this for more than 1000 years. The main temple is an assembly hall where monks used to pray together. This hall has all its walls painted with Buddhist stories. There are stories of the life of Shakyamuni (the Buddha) and various Bodhisattvas. No photography of the paintings is allowed at Tabo Monastery though you can take pictures of the complex outside. However, picture postcards of these beautiful paintings are available with monks for sale. WhatsApp for Buddha Tours, with language guides (+91) 9971163955

26/08/2021

This story is very old. At that time, Mahatma Gautam Buddha was spreading the teachings of Buddhism all over India.

In connection with the propagation of religion, he was walking in a village with some of his followers. After travelling for a while he became thirsty and asked one of his disciples to get him some water from the pond in the village. When the disciple reached the pond he saw that many people were cleaning their clothes and many were bathing their cows. The water in the pond looked very dirty and unfit for drinking. So he went back without water.
When Lord Buddha could not hold back his thirst he sent another disciple to fetch some water. This disciple came back with a pot full of drinking water.
Seeing this, Mahatma Buddha was a little surprised. He asked the disciple '' the water in the pond was dirty, then where did you bring this pot full of clean water ?''
The disciple said, ‘Yes Guruji, the water of that pond was very dirty yet I went and sat next to the pond and waited until the villagers finished their work and went home . Then I continued to wait patiently for all the mud in the pond to settle down at its bottom. Thats when I filled a pot with clean water floating on top..
Mahatma Buddha was very pleased to hear this disciple’s answer and used this incident as a lesson to teach every one that difficulties or challenges in life are like the muddy water, if we remain calm and maintain patience and use our wisdom we will be able to sail over the difficulties and come out winner .
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23/08/2021

kYE MONASTERY
Kye Gompa (also spelled Ki, Key or Kee - pronounced like English key) is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery of the Gelugpa sect located on top of a hill at an altitude of 4,166 metres (13,668 ft) above sea level, close to the Spiti River, in the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh, Lahaul and Spiti district, India.

It is the largest and oldest monastery of the Spiti Valley.

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28/05/2021

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23/04/2021

Phugtal Monastery or Phugtal Gompa (often transliterated as Phuktal) is a Buddhist monastery located in the remote Lungnak Valley in south-eastern Zanskar, in the Himalayan region of Ladakh, in Northern India. It is one of the only Buddhist monasteries in Ladakh that can still be reached only by foot. A road is expected to be built up to the monastery, however, for now, it is a day's walk from Village Cha or Village Khangsaar
Almost blending into the rocky mountain around it, the Phuktal Monastery in Zanskar is an amazing sight. Even though the monastery was built in the 12th century, Phuktal remained undiscovered to the world until the early 19th century!

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15/04/2021

The Buddhist philosophy of Life !

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13/04/2021

Lamayuru or Yuru Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Lamayouro, Leh district, Ladakh, India. It is situated on the Srinagar-Leh highway 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) east of the Fotu La ( a mountain pass on the Srinagar-Leh highway in the Zanskar Range of the Himalayas) at a height of 3,510 metres (11,520 ft).
Lamayuru is one of the largest and oldest gompas in Ladakh, with a population of around 150 permanent monks resident. It has, in the past, housed up to 400 monks, many of which are now based in gompas in surrounding villages.
Lamayuru is host to two annual masked dance festival in the second and fifth months of the Tibetan lunar calendar, when all the monks from these surrounding gompas gather together to pray.

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06/04/2021

The First Sermon at Deer Park Sarnath (Varanasi)
The Buddha said, “Then please listen, my friends. I have found the Great Way, and I will show it to you.
You will be the first to hear my Teaching. This Dharma is not the result of thinking. It is the fruit of direct experience. Listen serenely with all your awareness.”
The Buddha’s voice was filled with such spiritual authority that his five friends joined their palms and looked up at him. Kondanna spoke for them all, “Please, friend Gautama, show us compassion and teach us the Way.”
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31/03/2021

Thiksey Monastery
It is a gompa (monastery) affiliated with the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism. It is located on top of a hill in Thiksey village, approximately 19 kilometres east of Leh in Ladakh, India. It is noted for its resemblance to the Potala palace in Lhasa, Tibet. It is a twelve-story complex and houses many items of Buddhist art such as stupas, statues, thangkas, wall paintings and swords.

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20/03/2021

20/03/2021

Some pics of Diskit monastery :)

19/03/2021

Diskit Monastery Nubra Valley
Diskit Monastery is the oldest and the largest Buddhist Monastery in the Nubra Valley. It is situated at an altitude of 10,300 ft in the cold desert of Ladakh. It was founded by Changzem Tserab Zangpo, a disciple of Tsong Khapa, in the 14th century, and belongs to the Gelugpa (yellow hat) sect of Tibetan Buddhism. It is a sub-gompa of the Thiksey Monastery.
The 108 feet tall statue of Maitreya Buddha , located just below the Diskit monastery, at an altitude of 10,308 feet, at has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in Ladakh.
The villages of Diskit and Hunder located in Nubra Valley are popular for its silver dunes, double-humped bacterian camel rides, beautiful settlements, and a clear night sky for stargazing.
So a visit to Nubra Valley including Diskit and Hnder is a must for the tourists coming to Ladakh.
The months of May to September are a perfect time to visit Diskit Monastery, as the weather is pleasant, and roads to Ladakh are also open during that time.
A popular festival called ‘Dosmoche’ or the festival of the scapegoat is celebrated in Diskit with a lot of festivities usually in January or February. So if you are willing to endure the harsh winter months and want to explore the white beauty of Ladakh, visiting Diskit during the Dosmoche festival would be a good time!

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12/03/2021

HEMIS MONASTERY & HEMIS FESTIVAL
Regarded as the largest Buddhist monastery in the Ladakh Valley, Hemis Monastery is truly a beautiful sight to behold! Located around 45km from the centre of Leh, this monastery was built in 1630 and it belongs to the Brokpa sect of Buddhism.
Be it the architectural grandeur or its sanctity, its something to be experienced first hand. If you are planning a trip to Leh Ladakh, plan it in such a way that you get to visit the Hemis Monastery during the months of June-July.
During this period, the monastery hosts the great Hemis Festival to celebrate the birth of Lord Padmasambhava. Festivity begins with traditional ritual that includes beating of drums and cymbals followed by the ‘Mask Dance’ performed by the monks.

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01/02/2021

Buddha Park
Buddha Park -> Ravangla -> South Sikkim
On the birth anniversary of Lord Gautama Buddha in 2006 the state government took a policy decision to observe the birth anniversary throughout the year in Sikkim. And as a part of the celebration, the people of Ravangla took the initiative to construct and install a large statue of Lord Buddha and eco -garden to commemorate the event. This would also be a landmark in Sikkim’s unique effort to promote pilgrimage tourism.

The Buddha Park hosts a beautiful statue of Sakyamuni Buddha which is clearly visible from all the directions of southwest Sikkim near Ravangla and some parts of west Sikkim. The park area is beautifully landscaped creating ample walkway, gardens and space for visitors to enjoy the serene surroundings. The site commands beautiful views of the mountains and the spiritual ambience of the location adds to the visitor experience. The site also has additional infrastructure created for a museum meditation centre and for Buddhist conclave.
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07/09/2020

International air traffic will begin from the Kushinagar Airport in about two months, said Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday after an inspection.

"We need employment generation and income through tourism. Another operational international airport will help us achieve that. In the next two months, we will begin international air traffic from here. It will be an important occasion. I congratulate and extend my best wishes to MP, MLA, and people of Kushinagar," Yogi Adityanath told reporters here.

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20/07/2020

Ministry of Tourism taking initiatives to boost Buddhist tourism in India

News has it that the Ministry of Tourism in India has already worked towards giving shape to the developmental and promotional activities related to the Buddhist sites in the country.
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26/06/2020

INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT STATUS TO UP 'S KUSHINAGAR AIRPORT
In what comes as a boost to the Buddhist pilgrimage circuit in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, Kushinagar's airport is being upgraded to facilitate international flights. Kushinagar will be India's 29th international airport and will enhance the connectivity which will in turn increase tourism and hospitality in the region.
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18/05/2020

Be the master of your mind and not let the mind master you !!!

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07/05/2020

May the full moon of Buddha Purnima conquer the darkness of prejudice and hatred to herald an era of peace and enlightenment for all of us

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14/01/2020

Discover the Buddha's Path to Rediscover Yourself !!!

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10/01/2020

Vaishali in Bihar is a very famous Buddhist pilgrimage in India.It was at Vaishali that Lord Buddha announced his proximity to mahaparinirvana. The place witnessed one of the eight great events in the life of Buddha.

Vaishali pilgrimage is famous for the two Buddhist stupas that are located here. It is said that one eighth of the ashes of Buddha are preserved over here in a casket. Another famous structure here is the Ashokan Pillar also known as the Lion Pillar, which was built by Emperor Ashoka.

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