Category: Pilgrimage & Nepal

A Buddhist pilgrimage in Nepal and its effect on my daily life and spirituality

The Quiet Stillness of Lagan Ashoka Stupa

In the busy heart of Lalitpur, the Lagan Ashoka Stupa feels unexpectedly quiet. Traffic moves constantly nearby, people pass through the surrounding streets, and yet within the stupa grounds there is a noticeable sense of stillness. Trees and shrubs soften the noise of the city, while a large pond—currently being restored—adds to the atmosphere of Read More

The Temple of 1000 Buddhas, Lumbini

Pilgrimage Reflections #3 A PlaceThat Drew Us Back Some places are visited once. Others call you back. The Temple of 1000 Buddhas in Lumbini was one of those places. From the first visit, there was a sense that more time was needed—not to see more, but simply to sit. Over the following days, Babita and Read More

The Temples of Lumbini Peace Park: A Pilgrimage Across Traditions

Pilgrimage Reflections #4 A Landscape of Many Traditions Beyond the Sacred Garden at Lumbini lies a very different kind of space. The Lumbini Peace Park temples extend outward in quiet symmetry—paths, water, and open ground surround the temples built by different countries and traditions. Each one represents a particular lineage of Buddhist practice, expressed through Read More

Meditation in Lumbini: A Pilgrimage to the Birthplace of the Buddha

Pilgrimage Reflections #2 Buddha Was Born in Nepal To sit in meditation in Lumbini at the Sacred Garden, is to be aware—quietly but unmistakably—that this is the place associated with the birth of the Gautama Buddha. That awareness does not need to be emphasised. It is already present in the atmosphere. A Shared Stillness I Read More