Travel Date: 2012-11-24 The Capital of India: New Delhi New Delhi is the capital of India, located in the northern part of the country within the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT of Delhi). As the political center of India, New Delhi is home to the central government, including the Presidential Residence, Prime Minister’s Office, Parliament House, and the Supreme Court. As a cultural and economic hub, New Delhi is rich in historical landmarks, museums, and iconic structures, such as the India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan (Presidential Residence), and the Lotus Temple. Known for its cultural diversity and thriving economy, New Delhi stands as one of the most significant metropolises in…

Travel Date: November 25，2012 Varanasi Varanasi also known as Benares or Kashi, is one of the oldest cities in India and among the world’s most ancient continuously inhabited cities. Located on the western bank of the Ganges River in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi is revered as the spiritual capital of India. It holds immense religious significance for Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains. 瓦拉纳西 瓦拉纳西也被称为贝拿勒斯或喀什，是印度最古老的城市之一，也是世界上最古老的连续有人居住的城市之一。瓦拉纳西位于印度北方邦恒河西岸，被尊为印度的精神之都。它对印度教徒、佛教徒和耆那教徒具有巨大的宗教意义。 Deer Park (Sarnath) The site of the Buddha’s first sermon, where he taught the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path to the five ascetics, marking the founding of Buddhism. 鹿野苑 (Sarnath) 佛陀首次布道的地点，他在此向五位苦行僧宣讲四圣谛和八正道，标志着佛教的创立。 Views: 392

Travel Date：November 26，2012 Uruvela（Sujada Village）The place where the Buddha practiced austerities and received Sujata’s offering, a turning point before his enlightenment. 优楼频螺村 （苏迦达村） 佛陀修苦行的地方，也是接受乳糜供养的重要地点。 Bodh GayaThe place of enlightenment. Prince Siddhartha attained supreme enlightenment under the Bodhi tree here, becoming Shakyamuni Buddha. 菩提伽耶 ：佛陀成道之地，在此地悉达多太子于菩提树下证得无上正觉，成为释迦牟尼佛。 Pragbodhi Cave (Snow Mountain Dragon Cave) A legendary site associated with the Buddha’s meditation and encounters with mythical dragons, symbolizing wisdom and overcoming challenges. 雪山龙洞传说佛陀在苦行期间打坐的洞穴，象征佛陀的智慧和克服险阻的精神。 Views: 281

Travel Date：November 27, 2012 Vulture Peak (Gṛdhrakūṭa)A site where the Buddha delivered ,many sermons, including teachings from the Lotus Sutra. It symbolizes wisdom in Buddhism.灵山释迦牟尼佛多次在此讲经，例如：《法华经》等，这里被视为佛教智慧的象征地。 Bamboo Grove Monastery (Veluvana Vihara)The first monastery offered to the Buddha by King Bimbisara. It is historically the earliest Buddhist monastic institution. 竹林精舍 (Bamboo Grove Monastery)佛陀接受频婆娑罗王供养后建立，是佛教历史上的第一座寺院。 NalandaAn early center of Buddhist education, later developing into Nalanda University, which attracted many monks to study Buddhism. 那烂陀 (Nalanda)早期著名的佛教教育中心，后发展成那烂陀大学，吸引了许多僧人前来学习佛法。 Xuan Zang ( Hsuen Tsang ) Memorial玄奘纪念馆 Views: 625

Travel Date: November 28, 2012 Vaishali Vaishali, located in present-day Bihar, India, is a significant sacred site in Buddhist history. It was an important place during the later years of Shakyamuni Buddha’s life, where he announced his impending parinirvana and engaged in several teachings and discussions on Dharma. Vaishali is also recognized as the site of the First Buddhist Council, marking the beginning of the systematic compilation of Buddhist scriptures. Additionally, it is one of the eight major Buddhist pilgrimage sites and is famous for the Ashokan pillar erected there, with its lion capital symbolizing the dissemination and stability of the Dharma. 吠舍离 Vaishali 是佛教历史中的重要圣地，位于今天的印度比哈尔邦。这里是释迦牟尼佛晚年活动的重要场所之一，佛陀在此宣布将不久入涅槃，并在这里进行过多次教义讨论和布道。Vaishali 还被认为是第一届佛教结集的地点，标志着佛教经典系统化的开始。此外，这里也是佛教八大圣地之一，以阿育王建造的石柱闻名，柱顶装饰着著名的狮子雕像，象征佛法的传播与稳定。 Kesariya Stupa Kesariya Stupa,…