Namo buddha6/5/2023 ![]() ![]() It also tried to investigate locals’ perspectives on pilgrimage tourism development. Exploratory research has been carried out to examine the religious and economic benefits of pilgrims at this site. Religious tourism and pilgrimage tourism are interchangeably used in this study and the paper is based on both the primary and secondary data. This place offers other attractions and activities besides pilgrimage-based elements such as sightseeing of heritage town spectacular Himalayan ranges paddy field terrains hilly forests soft adventures experience and so on. The place has a huge potential to attract both Buddhist and Hindu pilgrims including international tourists from all over the world. Nepali people call this site Namo Buddha, Newars call Namo Buddha as Namura and Tibetans call it as Takmo Lu Jin. This stūpa commemorates the Buddha Śakyamuni’s sacrifice of his body to a starving tigress and her cubs in his previous life. Namo Buddha stūpa is also considered to be one of the holiest stūpas in Nepal including Svayambhu Stūpa (Svayambhu Mahachaitya) and the Bodhnath Stūpa (Khasti Mahachaitya). Namo Buddha is one of the sacred Buddhist shrines and important pilgrimage sites for Buddhists as they believe the relics of the previous life of Lord Buddha are kept at Namo Buddha Stūpa. A pilgrimage is an ancient form of religious travel where people make a journey to the place of their belief for experiencing spirituality. There is found limited academic work on pilgrimage tourism in Nepal however, no evidence of study could be traced on Namo Buddha that is based on pilgrimage tourism perspective. This paper tries to find out the prospect of pilgrimage tourism at Namo Buddha, Kavre, Nepal. So it is better to head to the destination during clear weather.Buddhism, Covid-19, motivation, pilgrimage tourism, spirituality Abstract However, during the rainy season, the road might be disrupted. ![]() Also, it will take only around 2 hours to reach due to direct travel without stopping at any places like the public buses do. Whereas, booking a taxi or private two-wheeler or four-wheeler might be the other option. But one may also trek from Banepa to Namo Buddha passing through Panauti and Sankhu. The bus from there will take to Banepa where you need to change the bus. We can take a local bus from Ratnapark Bus station ( Old Bus Park) which will take around 3-4 hours to reach the destination. Since then the village was known as Namo Buddha meaning homage to Buddha. Also, after about 3500 years later Gautam Buddha visited and after taking 3 tours around the stupa and declared that he was the reincarnation of prince Mahasatwo. His remaining bones were brought back to the village and buried in the tomb where the actual stupa of Namo Buddha stands. It was believed that when he was wandering in the forest he came across a dying tigress with her cubs, then he sacrificed himself to feed them and give them a new life. The place carries a very old legend of 6000 years ago from the prince Mahasatwo. If you visit during the clear season, you can even get a chance to appreciate the sight of mountaintops like Gaurishankar, Makalu, and Langtang. Many Buddhist visit the site from a religious aspect whereas many people with their family and friends give a visit or hike up the Namo Buddha hill to enjoy the peaceful place and the beautiful sights of mountains. The construction of the monastery did make it a beautiful significant religious site and also a destination for national and even international tourists. The initial purpose of building the monastery was to make it a place for people to learn about Buddhism, practice rituals, and prayers and protect the Buddhist religion and the important site. Whereas, once you reach the site you will feel the peaceful vibes from the built monastery, statues, and wall paintings that are there. The picture of the site from the forest afar too is captivating. Situated in Kavre District in Nepal, it is 43 km east from Kathmandu valley and only 13 km far from Dhulikhel. ![]() Bouddhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath, and Namo Buddha are the three shrines, as believed by the Buddhist religion, are the sources of peace and harmony. One of the three major shrines, Namo Buddha holds a very prominent religious and historical value. It is also a beautiful destination for a short day hike. Namo Buddha is a peaceful religious site that holds great historical value in Buddhism. ![]()
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