Pilgrimage Tours

Embarking on a Buddhist pilgrimage to Nepal, India, Tibet, or Sri Lanka is a transformative experience that can deepen one’s understanding and significance of the Buddhist faith. These four destinations are considered some of the most important pilgrimage sites in the world for Buddhists. Nepal is the birthplace of several Buddhas, including Gautama Buddha and Buddhism. India is the site where Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment and holds some of the most significant pilgrimage sites, such as Bodh Gaya (where Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment), Sarnath (where Gautama Buddha gave his first sermon) and Kushinagar (where Gautama Buddha passed away). These holy places offer pilgrims rare opportunities to connect with the roots of Buddhism and gain a deeper understanding of Buddhist philosophy and teachings of faith.

On the other hand, Tibet is known for its rich Buddhist heritage and is home to many important pilgrimage sites such as Lhasa, the capital city, and Mount Kailash, considered the holiest mountain in the world in the Buddhist tradition. Pilgrimage to Tibet offers a unique opportunity to understand in depth the unique blend of Tibetan Buddhism, its cultural traditions preserved for centuries, and how Buddhism developed after the 7th century.

Sri Lanka is another important South Asian destination for Buddhist pilgrims, as it is home to many ancient Buddhist sites, including the Kandy Temple (which houses the relic of Buddha Shakyamuni’s tooth).

A pilgrimage to Sri Lanka allows us to deepen our spiritual practice and understand the country’s rich Buddhist history and enduring cultural traditions. Overall, a Buddhist pilgrimage to Nepal, India, Tibet and Sri Lanka can be a positively life-changing experience, which gives a person plenty of opportunities to connect with the roots of the Buddhist faith, deepen their understanding of its teachings and gain spiritual insights that can be applied to better their everyday life.

Following pilgrimage programs visiting the countries and destinations mentioned above, delivering sermons and prayers at the main shrines will be led by Buddhist Guru, Lopon Jigdrel Sherpa.

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