Buddha Gaya unscathed
For ages, Buddha Gaya had been a fascinating,
spiritually spellbinding and enthralling destination for millions of
travellers. The pilgrim will invariably be overwhelmed by the
palpable sense of the ‘sacred’ one cannot help but feel, when
approaching ‘The unconquered seat’ of the Buddha.
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Esala Full Moon Poya Day tomorrow:
The Buddha's first sermon at Isipathana
King Suddhodana's consort, had a strange dream.
After taking part in water sports she had retired early to bed. She
dreamt a white baby elephant entering her womb. Soothsayers
interpreted the dream as an omen that the Queen will give birth to a
baby boy destined to be a Maha Purusa – a hero.
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The role of Bhikkhus in Buddhism
It is said that during the early years there was
no formal constitution to control the order. Instead, they had the
spiritual maturity and the Buddha was there to guide them in their
quest for liberation. There were people from all walks of life who
became disciples across the vast areas of North India.
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