Program Schedule
2012, Pilgrimage to India

Sunday, Oct. 14 to Friday, Nov. 2 from Kathmandu, Nepal to Varanasi, India
This annual pilgrimage to the sacred Buddhist sites of Nepal and India will be led in 2012 by Dharma Teacher Jon Landaw following the advice of his teachers regarding the practices to be done on pilgrimage. Jon will give daily Dharma talks and lead meditation sessions for the group. Amber Tamang an English speaking guide will also be accompanying the group. Amber has a Masters degree in Culture (Indian Philosophy, History and Archaeology) from Tribhuwan University, Kathmandu.

The group will meet in Kathmandu, Nepal and and spend time at Kopan Monastary. There will also be excursions to nearby places of interest such as Bodhanath and Swambhunath Stupas. Then the pilgrimage will visit seven of the eight traditional places of Buddhist Pilgrimage. Included will be the place of Buddha's birth (Lumbini), death (Kushingar), enlightenment (Bodhgaya), and first sermon (Sarnath). Time will also be spent at Root Institute in Bodhgaya.

The pilgrimage is open for anyone to join, but good health and a serious interest in Tibetan Buddhism are necessary to make it a positive experience.
 
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