Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Buddhist group tours

Buddhism is a path of practice and spiritual development, providing a person with insight into the true nature of life.cheap hotels in delhi Buddhist practices, such as meditation, serve as the means of changing oneself, in order to develop the qualities of awareness, kindness, and wisdom. Buddhism is not about teaching or learning, but about experiencing.

Buddhist ideology does not advocate the practice of worshipping God in a physical form. Hence, quite often, it is not really seen as a religion in the normal sense. The basic tenets of Buddhist teaching are straightforward and practical - nothing is fixed or permanent; actions have consequences; change is possible. It teaches practical methods, such as meditation, which enable people to realize and utilize its teachings in order to transform their experience. They are taught to be fully responsible for their lives and to develop the qualities of wisdom and compassion.

There are over 360 million followers of Buddhism in the world. Even though they follow different forms of Buddhism, their traditions are characterized by the same values of non-violence, lack of dogma, tolerance of differences, and, usually, by the practice of meditation.

MEDITATION
Meditation is at the heart of the Buddhist way of life. It basically helps you in to attain a higher level of consciousness. We first learn to identify our negative mental state known as 'delusion', and then develop peaceful and positive mental state or 'virtuous mind'.

We overcome our delusions by becoming familiar with our virtuous mind. Later, budget hotels in delhi we have to maintain the virtuous minds we have developed and use our wisdom to solve the problems of daily life. As our mind becomes more positive, our actions become more constructive and our experience of life becomes more satisfying and beneficial to others.

Anyone can learn basic meditation techniques and experience great benefits. However, the progress beyond basic meditation requires faith in the Three Jewels - Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. It is usually seen that this develops naturally as people experience the benefits of their meditation practice.

THE SPIRITUAL PATH
The teachings of Buddha reveal a step-by-step path to lasting happiness. By following this path, anyone can gradually transform his or her mind from its present confused and self-centered state to the blissful mind of a Buddha.

It is said that: "Every living being has the potential to become a Buddha, someone who has completely purified his or her mind of all faults and limitations and has brought all good qualities to perfection. Our mind is like a cloudy sky, in essence clear and pure but overcast by the clouds of delusions. "

Just as the thickest clouds eventually disperse,hotels in delhi even the heaviest delusions can be removed from our mind. Delusions such as hatred, greed, and ignorance are not an intrinsic part of the mind. If we apply the appropriate methods, they can be completely eliminated and we will experience the supreme happiness of full enlightenment.

After attaining enlightenment, we will have all the necessary qualities - universal love and compassion, omniscient wisdom and boundless spiritual power - to lead all living beings to the same exalted state. This is the ultimate aim of Mahayana Buddhism.

India, being the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, figures as one of the most important places in Buddhism.

Buddhist tour package in India

DAY 1 ARRIVE DELHI
Arrive in Delhi by International flight. Welcome by Virtual Tours India representative, he would assist you at the airport & to our hotel for check:in. After breakfast we will go on a guided tour of Delhi at 1000 hrs, beginning with morning sightseeing trip to Gandhi Memorial at Raj Ghat followed by drive around India Gate & President's House. Afternoon visits to Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple (Closed on Monday) & Qutub Minar. Overnight Hotel: Delhi.

DAY 2 DELHI - AGRA [250 Kms/ 5 Hrs]
Morning or Afternoon Arrival at Delhi and Virtual Tours India representative. Take Sightseeing of India Gate and Akshardham Temple, Afterwards directly proceed to Agra. Half day sightseeing of Agra and overnight at Agra Hotel.

DAY 3 AGRA SIGHTSEEING - VARANASI [By Overnight Train]
We start today our sightseeing by a visit to the Agra Fort, hotels in agra built by three of the greatest Mughal emperors. After the visit of Agra Fort we proceed to visit the most beautiful monument of India, the Taj Mahal, an enduring monument to love, with a continually fulfilling beauty. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1631:52, as a tomb and memorial to his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal (Jewel of the Palace). Late night at 22:00 Hrs, Catch a train to Varanasi. Overnight on Board.

DAY 4 ARRIVAL VARANASI
Morning at 11:30 AM Arrival at Varanasi Rly. St, Welcome there and proceed to Hotel for Refreshment. Day at Leisure, Evening proceed to Local Sightseeing and overnight at Hotel.

DAY 5 VARANASI
At dawn enjoy boat ride at River Ganges, followed by a city tour covering : Vishwanath Temple, Bharat Mata Temple etc. Overnight at hotel. Guide Map of Uttar Pradesh.

DAY 6 & DAY 07 VARANASI – BODHGAYA
Stay there for two nights with excursions to Rajgir/ Nalanda / Sapta pari cave and Venevamas. Above two days you will come across with many locales of Buddhist significance, i.e., Rajgir : an important Buddhist pilgrimage since the Buddha spent 12 years here , and the first Buddhist council after the Buddha attained Nirvana was held here, Nalanda : founded in the 5th century known as center of intellectualism. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 8 BODHGAYA – VAISHALI – KUSHINAGAR

Proceed to Vaishali, a very special place to Buddhists as The Lord delivered his last sermon & announced his impending " Nirwana". See the majesty of Ashok Pillar – Lotus tank, Chaumukhi & proceed to Kushinagar for overnight stay. Guide Map of Bihar.




DAY 9 KUSHINAGAR – LUMBINI
Nirvana StupaMorning visit Mahanirvana Temple, the modern Japan/Srilanka Buddhist center & monasteries , then proceed to Lumbini. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 10 LUMBINI – KAPILVASTU – SRAVASTI
Morning visit to Ashoka's pillar (249 BC) rediscovered in 1890's inside thick sal forest, a temple of Mayadevi, the ruins of an old monastery and some new stupas, then in the afternoon proceed to Sravasti where you will see the extensive ruins of this ancient city & Jetavana Monastery. On arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 11 SRAVASTI – LUCKNOW- DELHI [By Overnight Train]
After breakfast drive from Sravasti to Lucknow to catch your Overnight Train to Delhi. Overnight on Board.

DAY 12 ARRIVAL DELHI & DEPARTURE
Morning at 07:00 Hrs arrival at Delhi Rly. St and Proceed to Hotel for Refreshment and Relax, Day at Leisure and free for Personal activities. Late Night Drop at Airport to Catch a flight to Onward Destination.

Hotels Offered :
We provide you the Deluxe Hotels on MAPI Plan. This Plan is inclusive of Room Rent, Daily Breakfast, Daily Dinner, F&B and All Taxes.

THE ABOVE PRICE IS INCLUSIVE OF ALL KINDS OF INDIAN GOVT. TAXES.
Package Cost Includes :
• Sightseeing transfers will be through AC Transport.
• Accommodation in Deluxe rooms. There is Deluxe Rooms in every Hotel.
• Accommodation will be on Twin or Single Sharing Basis.
• Daily Breakfast and Dinner (during stay at the All the Places.)
• Transfers and local sightseeing by car as per itinerary.
• All applicable Taxes.
• All Major Sightseeing.
• Airport Transfers.
• English Understandable Driver.
• Visit to Old Ashram in Banaras.
• Complimentary Boat Ride at Ganga for All Persons.
• Complimentary Guide at All the Places.
• Train Tickets from Lucknow to New Delhi in IInd AC.

Package Cost Does Not Include :
• Any kind of Airfare / Rail fare & Airport taxes.
• Monument entry fee and Guide Charges.
• Items of Personal Nature, Porterage, Tips, Laundry, Camera Fee, Mineral Water, Pony Rides, Optional Tours.
• Any Additional Night shall be charged on Pro rata basis.
• All other items and services not specified above.
• Any other expenses incurred due to Bad Weather, Flight Cancellation, Road Closure, Land Slides etc.