Sacred Grounds: My Journey to Buddhist Pilgrimage Sites
In India, there are many Buddhist pilgrimages. Typically, most Buddhist pilgrimages are located in the states of Bihar and Maharashtra. Lord Buddha Pilgrimage is located in Bihar, while Nagarjuna Pilgrimage is located in Maharashtra. Many of our Buddhist masters were born in India and grew up in India. In the past, India had a strong influence of Buddhism, but gradually, the number of Buddhists in India declined. I went on pilgrimage to Bodh Gaya and Varanasi almost every year for His Holiness Dalai Lama’s teachings....