IRCTC's Buddhist Blog

Buddhism lives by the doctrine that nothing in this world has any permanent essence. If a person really pays attention he/she can see that everything in the outside is slowly changing be it a candle flame that quickly burns and goes out or a mountain which accumulates snow over a few months and sheds it a few months later. Moreover, our inner world that comprises of our own feelings relative to things and people around us also changes as we may enjoy and hate the same things at different points of time. Buddhism then asserts that when everything is impermanent then the only thing that matters is to be inherently joyful which can be achieved only after one attains enlightenment. Enlightenment means getting the right state of mind where you are completely unperturbed by the things around you solely focused on maintaining happiness that comes from just being. When we take responsibility for our own actions, we must also be really determined on not interfering with the lives and ...

India is the land of Lord Buddha as it is here where he was born and spent the majority of his life. As such, there are numerous places associated with Lord Buddha in India, and each holds a special significance as they tell us a story of the past, of ancient India, and of Buddhism in its early stages. Sarnath Buddhist Pilgrimage  is visited by thousands of devotees every year, as they come to pay respects to Lord Buddha and his teachings. Sarnath is one such place. It is located about 10 kms north-east from the holy city of Varanasi or Kashi, near the meeting point of the rivers Ganges and Yamuna. Places where two rivers meet hold significance in Hinduism and Buddhism because they are recognized as sacred and spiritual spots. Sarnath is historically known as the city of Lord Buddha’s first sermon, where He preached after attaining enlightenment at Bodhgaya under the Bodhi tree. We shall arrive at Varanasi in the morning after having departed from Nalanda ...

Buddhism Place by IRCTC’s Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train takes you to all the destinations associated with the life of Lord Buddha. The itinerary consists of places ranging from his birthplace Lumbini to the place where he attained enlightenment Bodhgaya. The complete  Buddh circuit  comprises of Bodhgaya, Rajgir, Sarnath, Sravasti, Nalanda, Lumbini, Kushinagar and Agra. The Buddhist circuit tourist train is equipped with amenities like state-of-the-art appliances, stylish bathrooms, dining car and restaurants, foot massagers and personal safety lockers. The train is also covered in vinyl wrap which celebrates Indian tourism and pilgrimage. Buddha travel and tours, takes you to: 1)Bodhgaya: Located in Bihar it is the place where Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. Pilgrims get to visit Bodhi tree, Mahabodhi temple, Muchalinda lake and Vajrasana throne donated by Kind Ashoka. 2)Sarnath: Sarnath is known as the place where Lord Buddha gave his firs...