Day 9: Jetavana Monastery
Travel Date: April 14, 2018
Jetavana Monastery
Jetavana Monastery, formally known as Jetavana Anathapindika Arama, was the first officially established Buddhist monastic community in history. Located in the ancient city of Shravasti (present-day Uttar Pradesh, India), it was built on land purchased by the wealthy benefactor Anathapindika (Sudatta) from Prince Jeta, hence its name. Jetavana Monastery was one of the most frequented and long-lasting places where Buddha taught, with many significant scriptures, such as the Diamond Sutra and Lotus Sutra, being expounded here.
Jetavana served not only as a residence and teaching center for Buddha but also as a crucial base for the Sangha to practice, observe monastic discipline, and spread Buddhist teachings. The renowned “Rainy Season Retreat” (Vassa) tradition also originated at Jetavana.
Today, the ruins of Jetavana Monastery attract countless Buddhist devotees and scholars, representing the spirit and practices of the early Buddhist monastic community.
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