Location: Bodh Gaya
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Bodh Gaya is a religious site and place of pilgrimage associated with the Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Gaya district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is famous as it is the place where Gautama Buddha is said to have obtained Enlightenment (Pali: bodhi) under what became known as the Bodhi Tree.It is also famous for the famous Vishnupad Mandir .
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1. Mahabodhi Temple
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5.0 based on 998 reviews
Mahabodhi Temple is one of the ancient and most important shrines of India. Located at Bodhgaya, Mahabodhi Mahavihara Temple is easily accessible from the major towns and cities of Bihar. The nearest airport is located at Patna that lies at a distance of 96 kms from Gaya. The holy town Bodh Gaya or Gaya has its own railway station. The town is also connected with major cities by network of roads. The literal version of Mahabodhi Temple is the Great Awakening Temple.
Reviewed By arpitaaroraa
The Mahabodhi Temple is the holiest place located at Bodhgaya Bihar.Its a very calm place.Still the temple is well maintained and have its own charm.
2. Bodhi Tree
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5.0 based on 520 reviews
Reviewed By KarmaTempa - Gangtok, India
The inner sanctum of The Maha bodhi stupa is surreal.Once can just meditate there for hours even though so many people are doing their rounds of the stupa.Just to be in the very place where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment is enough to make it even more special. The evening times were even more beautiful with the colorful lights on the stupa and the chanting of prayers.One can just get lost in time here with no thoughts and that is precious. The only thing which can be changed is the guards whistle,which they blow to let people know that the timing of closing down the area is at hand.It is really disturbing and destroys the peace of the sanctum.
3. Root Institute
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4.5 based on 61 reviews
A Buddhist centre in the Tibetan tradition located in Bodhgaya, India, providing a tranquil haven for the study and practice of philosophy & meditation, we also serve Bodhgaya and surrounding villages through our three social service projects.
Reviewed By LightPacker451085 - Durango, United States
This is a wonderful place to learn about Mahayana Buddhist philosophy and meditation. They have ten day courses with excellent teachers. The venerable Namgyl has a very enjoyable teaching style bringing laughter and happiness to the profound dharma teachings. Root Institute also has a charitable health clinic on sight and a nearby school providing volunteers opportunities for engagement in service.
4. Great Buddha Statue
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4.5 based on 366 reviews
Reviewed By PattiR161 - Oakland, United States
You can visit this Great Buddha and say wow and walk away. Or you can take the time to connect, chant or meditate. Additionally you can walk around slowly and learn the meaning of different hand placements. This Buddha resonates very strong energy.
5. Animesh Lochana Chaitya Shrine
6. Burmese Vihara Monastary
7. Cankamana
8. Indosan Nippon Japanese Temple
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4.5 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By AdvocateSarin - National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
During my visit to Gaya, we stayed just near 1.2KM away from this place. The intention to stay there was to visit all the important sites in or near Bodh Gaya. This temple is one of the largest and most visited temple/monastery among many many Monasteries & temples. This temple is just near to the Large Buddha Statue. If you are Buddha Follower or wish to explore about Bodh Dharma must visit this site.
9. Royal Bhutan Monastery
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4.5 based on 128 reviews
Reviewed By Neelu222 - New Delhi, India
the Monastery can be visited on the way to or while coming back from the Buddha Statue, but do try to make it during daylight as the brilliance of the colours in and outside the Monastery is better captured then. Once, in Oct'14, we were fortunate to be there a day prior to His Excellency, the Royal Highness, King of Bhutan's visit; and saw the decorations in the extreme glory!!
10. Thai Monastery
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4.5 based on 185 reviews
Reviewed By Padmini15 - Mumbai, India
The Thai Monastery is a beautiful one and draws huge crowds like all the other monasteries built by other countries having a sizeable Buddhist population.
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