Araham samma sambuddho bhagava, Buddham bhagavantam abhivademi.
The Buddha is the Blessed One, the all enlightened One, The Holy One, I pay homage to that Buddha.
Svakkhato bhagavata dhammo, Dhammam namassami.
Well-preached the teaching of the Buddha, I pay homage to that Dhamma.
Supatipanno bhagavato savakasangho, Sangham namami.
Well behaved the Noble Disciples of the Buddha, I pay homage to that Sangha.
Aim
This site began with an intent to share on visits to the four sacred sites in Dec 2017 and 2019. It seemed relevant especially with Covid-19 since 2020.
In 2021-2022, some like-minded friends came together to initiate an online project to exchange interpretations of Buddhist art, and we thought it could be hosted here as well.
After all, the first section is a travel journal, and the second, a creative, art one.
Credits and Copyright
All rights reserved.
Content from this website is collated from Buddhist friends and ourselves, and all copyright belongs to the originators, and should not reproduced without permission, especially if for commercial purposes.
Creative Journal portion
All creative rights and permissions belong to the artists.
Pilgrimage Travel Journal portion
The photographs are mainly taken by contributor friends. Reference materials were compiled from the following publications:
Buddhist Pilgrimage by Chan Khoon San
Walking on the Path of The Buddha by Phramaha Thanat Inthisan Ph.D.
Life of the Buddha by HRH Late Supreme Patriarch Prince Vajirananavarorasa
A Chanting Guide by The Dhammayut Order in the United States of America
Middle Land, Middle Way, A pilgrim’s guide to Buddha’s India by Ven S. Dhammika
Tracing Buddha’s Footsteps, An Archaeological Guide to Indian Buddhist Pilgrimage sites by Pumpanchat Suthisampat
If there are any issues on permissions, please contact the site administrators.
The fault for any misinformation, if any, remains our own.
About the site owners
Just so you know our inclinations.
We are lay people, who consider ourselves Buddhists. We mainly refer to Theravada teachings, although we are respectful and curious about other Buddhist traditions as well.
While we visit temples occasionally, this site is not affiliated with any formal organisations or institutions, and is a voluntary, free, unpaid initiative. We believe that spiritual journeys and growth are personal and take the form of personal endeavours, in terms of practice, participation, and contemplation.
We thank our teachers for their guidance and all contributors as well. We share any arising merits with all beings. Any fault remain our own, and we ask for your forgiveness. This website is a work in progress, as are our practices.
G & J
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