Visit to Lumbini, birthplace of Buddha

By Zhang Lulu
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Editor's note: Lumbini, situated in the Rupandehi Districtof Nepal, is said to be the birthplace of the Lord Buddha. The Sacred Gardens of Lumbini, which are comprised of several spots related to the birth of the Buddha in 623 BC, is one of the world's four Buddhist pilgrimage sites and attracts many Buddhists every year. Located about 250 kilometers from the capital city Kathmandu, Lumbini has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1997.
Mayadevi Temple in the Sacred Gardens of Lumbini on Aug. 18, 2017. The temple is believed to be the birthplace of the Lord Buddha in 623 B.C., and thus a central attraction of Lumbini. It houses Marker Stone, the Nativity Sculpture and Structural Ruins, all related to the birth of the Buddha. [Photo by Zhang Lulu/China.org.cn]


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