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• Prayers made for your well-being by GM Brana at 11 major sacred sites in Nepal (Pashupati, Bauddhanath, Swayambhu, Ashura Cave in Parphing, Patan, Lumbini birthplace of the Buddha, Kopan Monastery, Namo Buddha Monastery, Nagarkot – Himalayas, Changunarayan and Bhaktapur).
• 8 Royalty-free photos from Nepal that you could use for posting or books.
• Tree planted in your name at the Buddha Peace Park, Nagarkot, Himalayas.
• Puja performed by the Buddhist nuns for your well-being and removal of obstacles to your enlightenment.
• One rescue dog food and flowers during the Kukur Tihar Festival (October 30, 2024), for our animal guardians.

Pashupati

The Pashupatinath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva is considered one of the most sacred places in Nepal. In mythology it is said that Pashupatinath started living in Nepal in the form of a deer because he was enchanted by the beauty of Kathmandu Valley. Built in 5th century, this temple is said to be the largest temple complex of the country. The five faces of Pashupati represent the five forms of Shiva: Sadyojata (also known as Varuna), Vamadeva (also known as Uma Maheshvara), Tatpurusha, Aghora, and Ishana. They face the west, north, east, south and zenith respectively, representing the pancha bhuta (five basic elements) of the Hindu cosmos, namely earth, water, air, light and ether.

Bauddhanath

Tibetans call Boudhnath Chorten Chempo, meaning ‘Great Stupa’ and it is famed throughout the Himalayan region for its powers of wish fulfillment and blessing. Each part of a stupa has a specific significance, creating a three-dimensional representation of important elements of Buddhist philosophy to remind devotees of the path towards enlightenment. Thousands of pilgrims circle the stupa in a clockwise direction each day, many of which spin every prayer wheel. It is said that each spin of a prayer wheel is the equivalent of reciting the mantra embossed on it eleven thousand times. Walking one circuit of the stupa and spinning each of the 147 wheels thereby equals 1,617,000 prayers, and because some pilgrims circle the stupa several times a day every day of the year for years on end their prayers are expressed literally billions of times.

Swayambhu

Is an ancient religious complex atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley. Swayambhunath Stupa is the most ancient and enigmatic of all the holy shrines in Kathmandu valley. The stupa was already an important Buddhist pilgrimage destination by the 5th century AD. Its origins date to a much earlier time, long before the arrival of Buddhism into the valley. Swayambhunath stupa is also called the `Monkey Temple’  There are holy monkeys living in the north-west parts of the temple. They are holy because Manjushri, the bodhisattva of wisdom and learning, was raising the hill which the stupa stands on. He was supposed to leave his hair short, but he made it grow long and head lice grew. It is said that the head lice transformed into these monkeys.

Ashura Cave in Parphing

The Asura cave, at Pharping, Nepal is said to be a place where the great tantric master Padmasambhava stayed and meditated. Because of the attainments he is thought to have achieved here, many Tibetan Buddhists consider this the most sacred site associated with Guru Rinpoche outside of Tibet proper.

Patan

Situated at the centre of the city of Lalitpur in Nepal. It is one of the three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Patan is one of the oldest Buddhist cities. It is a center of both Hinduism and Buddhism with 136 bahals or courtyards and 55 major temples. Most of these structures are in the vicinity of the Durbar Square.

Lumbini – Birthplace of the Buddha

The area where the Buddha grew up as Prince Siddhartha. The holy site of Lumbini has ruins of ancient monasteries, a sacred Bodhi tree, an ancient bathing pond, the Ashokan pillar and the Mayadevi Temple, a site traditionally considered to be the birthplace of the Buddha. Lumbini, the exact location of the Buddha’s birth, is recognized as one of the most significant holy sites in the world. Experience the spirituality’s power for yourself by traveling with the millions of pilgrims who have done so over the course of two millennia.

Kopan Monastery

Tibetan Buddhist monastery near Boudhanath, on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal. It is a member of the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition, an international network of Gelugpa dharma centers, and once served as its headquarters.

Namo Buddha Monastery

Namo Buddha is one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites south of the Himalayas, as well as being one of the holiest Buddhist sites in the world. Known by Tibetans as Takmo Lu Jin, meaning “Tigress Body Generosity”, the Namo Buddha stupa marks the site where a young prince (in some versions, the Buddha himself) encountered a tigress close to starvation and unable to feed her own cubs. Overcome with compassion, the prince allowed the tigress to consume him and thereby feed her cubs.

Nagarkot – Himalayas

A spiritual retreat for self-realization. Nagarkot is famous for its Himalayan views- the Himalayan peaks at sunrise are a magnificent sight to behold. Nagarkot is surrounded by thickly forested hills of pine trees which give you an idyllic scene.

Changunarayan

The oldest Vishnu shrine in Kathmandu Valley. Founded as early as 325 AD, it is one of Nepal’s most beautiful and historically important structures. Changu narayan is the another name of the god bishnu. God Bishnu is the one suprime god in the hindu religion among the hindu deties.

Changunarayan temple 18 km east of the Kathmandu city and close from the Bhaktapur. It lies on the top of the hill and tourist can view the beautiful views of the kathmandu valley. Changunarayan Temple is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site of Nepal and is an important cultural heritage site of Nepal.

Bhaktapur

UNESCO World Heritage site (1979 A.D). Museum of medieval art and architecture with many examples of sculpture, woodcarving and colossal pagoda temples consecrated to different gods and goddesses. Bhaktapur is surrounded by mountains and provides a magnificent view of the Himalayas. Bhaktapur’s significance as a place of Hindu spirituality and its reputation as a symbol of national heritage and pride is linked to the religious and architectural history of the Durbar Square.