2022
“Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.”
...........................Mahatma Buddh
Bodh Gaya is a place where Gautama Buddha attains enlightenment. Buddha said to attain enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree, inside Mahabodhi Temple, situated in Gaya district, Bihar, India.
The place is very famous among tourists especially Buddhists and Hindus, and a vast number of visitors visiting this place from various countries. All over the city, various Buddha temples and Monasteries are built specially by different Buddhists populated countries like Nepal, Vietnam, Cambodia, Japan, China, South Korea, etc.
The nearest airport is Gaya Airpot, about 8 km from Gaya city and the Gaya Railway station is actually in the town.
This was my second visit to Gaya city for my work assignment. After finishing my work at the Central University of South Bihar in Gaya, I visited the Mahabodhi Temple. (Know more about my post on Mahabodhi Temple) Although the mobile phone was not allowed but the digital camera was allowed (Rs. 100 fees). The temple was full of pilgrims but in peace. They all were performing rituals in their own way.
Next, I visited the Metta Buddharam Temple, which is beautifully decorated by Japanese Art and Buddha sitting in dhyana mudra.
Then I visit the Tergar Monestry where a religious congregation was in progress. The monastery was decorated in traditional Chinese art.
Finally, I visited the Great Budha Statue. During my first visit, I developed a complete 360-degree tour of this place. This place is openly welcome to all tourists. The Budha sitting in Dyana mudra and eight small Buddha statues in different mudra standing on sides.
There were many beautiful and nicely decorated temples and monasteries on the way but because of time constraints, I simply missed them. The trip was very enjoyable and full of energy to enlighten my inner self.
I believe some of the local guides especially from India must have visited this place. Please, do share your comments below.
