Lumbini has its significance for Buddhists as it is related to the birth of Lord Gautama Buddha, date of his birth (Between c. 563 BCE to 483 BCE) and death (c. 483 BCE (aged 80) or 411 and 400 BCE) are not exactly clear. He was born in current day Lumbini - Nepal and died in Utar Pardesh - India.
The marker stone pointing the exact place of birth, now a pillar stands there. It is believed that Buddha was born on full moon so Buddhists celebrate full moon. When we arrived there the ceremony was going on. As seen in below pictures.
There is old Maya Devi Temple which was recently found during excavation and you cannot take pictures, still managed to get few shots.
You will also find holy pond which is related to the story, when Maya Devi gave birth to Lord Buddha two fountain from sky showered them with water. So in result this pond came into form.
In Lumbini you will find Monasteries of different countries like Korea, Germany, Austria, China, Thailand, Sirilanka, Cambodia, Myanmar and Nepal itself.
Not only in Lumbini but all over Nepal you will see Monasteries like i visited one in Pokhara and one in Kathmandu. Both the Monasteries are stunning and beautiful. Kopan Monasteries in Kathmandu was the most peaceful and beautiful, located at mountain top.
I will leave you to read some of the sayings which are painted on the wall all over the Kopan Monastery.
Me at Kopan Monastery
Note : All pictures are personally taken none copied from any source.
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