The Buddha’s Lotus Steps is a journey through two countries and two states. It is an experience of the Master’s journey from Royal Prince Siddhartha to the Enlightened Buddha and best experienced between October and March when the weather is…
Seeking the Enlightened Lord Buddha in Bodhgaya
On the eve of Lord Buddha’s Birth Anniversary, I remember my trip to Bodhgaya where he was enlightened. He was born in Lumbini on a full moon day in the month of April-May and years later enlightened in Bodhgaya on the…
Under the Bodhi Tree in Bodhgaya
As a child, my knowledge of Buddha was limited to the Amar Chitra Katha, I was gifted on my birthday. I first visited Bodhgaya when I was barely 8 years old and quietly admired the master’s sweet face and soulful…