Centuries after he walked the earth, Buddha continues to inspire and shape millions around the world New Delhi: “We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.”Clearly, this Buddhist philosophy continues to guide the Inner Path Festival of Buddhism,
When mentioning Buddhist pilgrimage sites, four places those associated with the life of Lord Buddha come to mind. Three of them are Bodh Gaya in Bihar (the site of enlightenment); Sarnath (the location of the first sermon); Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh, (the site of Buddha's parinirvana) India; and Lumbini, the Buddha's birthplace in Nepal.