THE JOURNEY OF ENLIGHTENMENT with Lamrim Teaching
varanasi
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Overview
Lamrim teachings textually present the stages to enlightenment as taught by Buddha for a complete path to salvation. The teachings focus on compassion, love, and wisdom. The teachings present a complete guided path that a devotee must follow to experience self-awakening and enlightenment. Our Buddhist Lamrim Teachings Pilgrimage tour takes you on an insightful journey through your body and mind.
Our tour takes you on an awe-inspiring journey to Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, Bodhgaya, the place where he achieved enlightenment, and Kushinagar, the place where he attained Nirvana. You will be guided by the wisdom of Geshe, a highly-learned scholar monk throughout your journey. Geshe will instruct you about the current Buddhist practices and provide a brief about the background stories behind the Buddhist rituals, sacred places, and ancient monuments. We will also Varanasi, “City of light”, and the fabled Taj Mahal in Agra.
Our tour combines the soulful journey of tranquillity with some sightseeing in Varanasi, the city of light. We will also visit the prestigious Taj Mahal in Agra. Embark on a journey of self-awakening, spirituality, and exhilaration with our
Buddhist Lamrim Teachings Pilgrimage tour.
Tour Highlights:
What makes this tour special
- Participate in relaxing meditation sessions
- Witness the daily practice & teachings on Lamrim by Geshe la
- Visit spiritually significant emblems
- Participate in prayer sessions and puja rituals
- Guide Pilgrimage to holy Buddhist sites
Included Items
- Double / Twin sharing occupancy
- Accommodation and inclusive meals
- Daily practice and teaching with Geshe la
- Transfers and sightseeing tours
- Local guides fluent in English and Hindi for tours & transfers
- Entrance fees for scheduled visits
- Potable water and snacks
- Baggage handling, room tax, service charges
Excluded Items
- Flights, visas and travel insurance
- Surcharges on services if any
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Alcohol and any meals or services not mentioned in the schedule
- Charges for public transport like a rickshaw
Tour Plan
Day 1: A Soulful Day In Lumbini
- Arrival at Lumbini by
- After noon: Meeting and introduction session with Geshe la and tour escort
- Evening: Geshe la will Intruction on Pilgrimage and Lamrim teaching
- Meals: Breakfast and dinner are provided
Day 2: Pilgrimage Tour To Lumbini
- Start early at 7:30 am with a brewing cup of cleansing medicinal Tibetan
herbal tea. Attend a relaxing session of breathing meditation. - After Breakfast Lamrim teaching at monastery
- In the afternoon, we will visit the Maya Devi temple dedicated to the mother of
Lord Buddha. We will also visit the Lumbini Gardens. Visit some beautiful
Buddhist monasteries before you join Geshe La for a continuous Lamrim
teaching session. You will also attend an evening meditation session on
Compassion. At night, we will drop you at the hotel for a refreshing sleep. - Meals: Breakfast and Dinner are provided
Day 3: A Memorable Visit To Kushinagar
- Start your day early and quickly complete your check-out formalities. Board
the cab for a 4-hour drive to Kushinagar, the place where Lord Buddha
attained Parinirvana. We will drop you comfortably at your hotel in
Kushinagar. Complete your check-in formalities, relax, and unwind before you
embark on a memorable tour of the spiritual town. - We will visit the Mahaparinirvana Temple where Lord Buddha gave his final
sermon to his followers. Attend a Lamrim continuous teaching session by
Geshe La. You will also participate in an evening meditation session. At night,
we will drop you at the hotel for a restful sleep. - Meals: Breakfast and Dinner are provided
Day 4: Attending The Chod Prayer Session
- Wake up early in the morning to quickly complete your check-out formalities.
Board the cab for a 5-hour drive to Patna. Enroute we will have a short
stopover at Vaishali, an auspicious spiritual site of the Buddhists and Jain
devotees. It is believed that Lord Buddha gave his final public discourse in
Vaishali. It is also famously known as the birthplace of Bhagwan Mahavir, a
renowned Jain Saint. - Complete your check-in formalities as you reach your hotel in Patna. Attend a
Lamrim continuous teaching session by Geshe La. In the evening, you will
attend a spiritual meditation session. Enjoy a restful night at your hotel in
Patna. - Meals: Breakfast and Dinner are provided
Day 5: An Awe-inspiring Trip To Bodhgaya
- Start your day with a lovely breakfast before you complete your check-out
formalities. Board the cab for a 5-hour drive to Bodhgaya, an amazing
Buddhist town. Complete your check-in formalities as you reach your hotel in
Bodhgaya. - We will visit the historical site of Nalanda. The place is famous worldwide for
its earliest universities established in the 5th century. Renowned Buddhist
scholars like Chandrakirti, Nagarjuna, and Shanta Devi have studied in the
centuries-old Nalanda university. We will offer Tsang Prayer at Nalanda. - Explore the magnificence of the Vulture peak at Rajgir. It is a place where
Lord Buddha taught about the Perfection of Wisdom Sutra and turned the 3rd
wheel of Dharma. You will attend the recitation session of Heart Sutra at the
Vulture Peak. Attend a Lamrim continuous teaching session by Geshe La
followed by the evening meditation session. Spend a relaxing night at the
hotel. - Meals: Breakfast and Dinner are provided
Day 6: An Amazing Day In Bodhgaya
- Start your day with a lovely breakfast in the hotel. Board the cab for an
amazing sightseeing tour of Bodhgaya. We will visit the Mahabodhi
temple and the Mahabodhi tree under which Lord Buddha achieved
enlightenment. We will have a circumambulation around the temple, which is
a centuries-old religious tradition of the Tibetans to cleanse bodily defilement.
The circumambulation is done to pay reverence to the divine, sacred place. - Attend a Lamrim continuous teaching session by Geshe La followed by an
evening meditation session. Spend a restful night at your hotel in Bodhgaya. - Meals: Breakfast and dinner are provided
Day 7: A Short Trip To Varanasi
- Start early and quickly complete your check-out formalities. Board the cab for
a 6-hour drive to Varanasi. Complete your check-in formalities as soon as you
reach your hotel. Participate in the amazing evening Ganga Aarti at the ghats
of river Ganga. Relish the sight of hundreds of floating lamps and awe-
inspiring puja rituals. Spend a restful night at your hotel in Varanasi. - Meals: Breakfast and dinner are provided
Day 8: A Spiritual Day In Varanasi
- Start your day with a lovely breakfast in the hotel before boarding the cab for
a spiritual tour of Varanasi. Take a holy dip in the sacred water of river Ganga
and pay homage to the Sun God. You can also opt for a boat ride in the river.
We will visit the Archeological Museum, the Buddha temple, Chaukhandi
Stupa, and the Dhamekha Stupa. - Attend a Lamrim continuous teaching session by Geshe La followed by an
evening meditation session. Spend a restful night at your hotel in Varanasi. - Meals: Breakfast and dinner are provided
Day 9: Off To Agra
- Start early and quickly complete your check-out formalities. Board the cab to
reach the railway station. Take the day train to Agra for an amazing journey of
9-hours. Relish at the Indian countryside passing by as the train moves on.
You will spend the night on the train while travelling. - Meals: Breakfast and dinner are provided
Day 10: A Day In The City Of Love
- Our tour guide will meet you at the Agra railway station to drop you
comfortably at your hotel in Agra. Complete your check-in formalities and
relax for sometime before you head out to explore the city of love. - We will visit the beautiful Taj Mahal, the magnificent Agra Fort, and impressive Fatehpur Sikri. At night, we will drop you at the hotel for a restful sleep.
- Meals: Breakfast and dinner are provided
Day 11: Return Journey To Delhi
- Start early, have a nice breakfast and quickly complete your check-out formalities. Board the cab for a 3-4 hour drive to Delhi. We will drop you to Delhi airport for your return commute. Depart from Delhi with amazing memories of your trip and insightful Lamrim teachings.
- Meals: Breakfast is provided
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Reviews
I recommend Tenzin Tsogyal and his company Soulful Tours to everyone! I truly enjoyed all the 14 days and specially three days teaching of His Holiness at Bodhgaya.
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We loved our experience at Soulful Tours. Our guide was professional, friendly and accommodating and our stay was beyond our expectations. Soulful Tours made our experience a memorable and beautiful one!
I only have good things to say about Soulful Tours! I had a great experience and a great time in Bodh Gaya with Tenzin Tsogyal, the man behind Soulful Tours, our exceptionel guide, Geshe Champa Tonyot, and our small group.
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