10 Things To Do In Lumbini
The Buddhist pilgrimage site of Lumbini in Nepal is rich in religious and cultural significance. It is situated in Nepal's Lumbini Province's Rupandehi District. It is where, by Buddhist tradition, Queen Maya Devi gave birth to Lord Buddha in approximately 566 BC . Following his enlightenment, Siddhartha Gautama, also known as Shakyamuni Buddha , founded Buddhism. "Lumbini" comes from the Sanskrit word "Lumb," referring to "the lovely." In the peaceful Lumbini garden, it is said that his mother, Queen Maya Devi, gave birth to him while holding to a sal tree branch . Siddhartha Gautama's birth is an important moment in Buddhism since it represented the starting point of his path to enlightenment and ultimately the distribution of the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. Because of its mystical and historical significance, Lumbini is revered not only by Buddhists but also by tourists...