
Magazine History & Philosophy
The Roots of Enlightenment
A traveler’s guide to Bodh Gaya, the site of the Buddha’s Awakening
A traveler’s guide to Bodh Gaya, the site of the Buddha’s Awakening
A journey to the site of the Buddha’s first sermon
Allan Hunt Badiner visits the center of the Buddha’s world.
Where is the real Kapilavastu? Two towns claim to be the site of the Buddha’s ancestral home.
A visit to Kushinagar, where the Buddha took his last breath.
A visit to Lumbini, birthplace of the Buddha
Walk in the Buddha’s footsteps in the ancient Indian city of Rajgir.
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