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The Dungeshwari Cave – A must visit when in Bodhgaya!
0Known as the Mahakala Caves, the Dungeshwari Cave Complex is where Gautama Siddhartha is believed to have meditated for 6 years before he travelled to Bodhgaya. Read on to find out more. History of the Cave Complex The Lord Buddha is believed to have meditated and undergone years of severe pence in the caves for six years before he attained final realisation. The main caves house two shrines dedicated to the Lord Buddha while one …
Beliefs about The Bodhi Tree, Bodhgaya – The Sacred Tree
0Read this brief guide on the Beliefs about The Bodhi Tree, Bodhgaya before planning your visit to this historic, sacred site. Trees are living beings that breathe, give life and help preserve the world we live in. Buddhists strongly believe that one must never cut a tree down. Buddhist Beliefs According to Buddhist’s Book of Discipline, a monk is not allowed to cut a tree as not only does it have life but it could …
