Buddhism is very ancient. There are many people around the world who worship and practice this religion founded by Gautama Buddha. The enlightened Buddha, under the Bodhi tree in the Gaya region of Bihar, gave his first discourse in Varanasi. Truth, non-violence, lack of desires are the main rituals in Buddhism. However, there are many Buddhist temples around the world. There are notable temples in our country as well. Let’s find out in detail once.
Mahabodhi Temple – Bihar
Enlightened by the Buddha, this temple is one of the most significant Buddhist temples in the world. An ancient Bodhi tree can be seen in the area. The temple was built by Ashoka. There is a yellow Buddha statue.
Sarnath Temple- Varanasi
This is the area where the Buddha first gave his sermon. The temple was built by Ashoka. Chowkhandi Stupa, Moolgandha Kuti Vihar, Dhamek Stupa and Dharmaraja Stupa are some of the places to visit.
The What Thai Temple – Kushinagar
This temple is very special for those who meditate. You can meditate peacefully in the special prayer hall here.
Mahapariniryana Temple-Kushinagar
The temple was built by Haribala, one of the followers of the Buddha. The beautiful architecture of the red sandstone structures impresses the onlookers.
Red Maitreya Temple – Leh
The 49 feet tall Buddha statue is unique among the Himalayan mountains. Tourists come here from all over the world.
Golden Pagoda Temple-Arunachal Pradesh
The temple is spread over an area of 20 hectares in the Namsai district of Arunachal Pradesh. These were built in 2010.
Theravada Buddhist Temple, Itanagar
Another great place to meditate is the Theravada Buddhist Temple. The temple is located in the northeastern part of the state and is associated with natural beauty.
