Lumbini

Lumbini is famous for its historical as well as natural beauty. It is the birth place of Lord Buddha, is situated about 22 km. from Bhairahawa (Siddharthanagar), below the Churia range, 24 km. south from the foothills of the Himalayas, on the western bank of Telar river in Rupandehi district of Lumbini zone in Nepal. It is about 300 km far from the capital Kathmandu. Siddhartha Gautam Buddha was born in this place in 563 B.C in the lap of father Suddhodhan and mother Mayadevi. Suddhodhan was a king of this place. Gautam Buddha grew up in luxurious environment of the palace. But he did not care about the personal happiness. He was very intelligent from his childhood. He used to think about the world and grief about the people. So, he left his palace in the age of 29 and went for the knowledge. He reached Bodh Gaya and he started to concentrate his mind in austerity in the shadow of the tree called Pipal. After great penance he achieved Enlightenment. He knew that why there is trouble in the world and what is the solution about this problem. He developed four noble truths. They are (1) Life means suffering (2) The origin of suffering is attachment (3) The cessation of suffering is attainable (4) The path to the cessation of suffering. He also found the solution of suffering of human beings in this world. They are called the Noble Eightfold Path. These are listed below: 1) Right View. 2) Right Intention. 3) Right Speech. 4) Right Action. 5) Right Livelihood. 6) Right Effort. 7) Right Mindfulness. 8) Right Concentration. Then he started to spread his knowledge in the society. He gathered his disciples and shares his ken and intelligence. According to Buddhist religion people should not kill the innocent animals and other creatures. Buddhist religion totally forbids the scapegoating. It only focuses on the prayer. Many monks and nuns are there who live in the Stupa. Peace and Nonviolence are the main incantation according to Lord Buddha.

We can see there Ahok Stamva which was found in 1896 AD by excavation. It was made by Indian Maurya Samrat Ashok in third century BC. By this Stamva it was possible to conclude that Lord Buddha was born in Lumbini and spread his Enlightenment all over the world. Temple of Mayadevi is another attractive thing of this place. It was discovered in 1898/99 AD by P.C. Mukharji. It was guessed that made in beginning in the AD. Besides all these things, there is peaceful environment where we can enjoy. It is very pleasing to visit this place with our family members. It is one of the finest destination for tourists who wants to visit calm and beautiful places.