5 places in Gaya to experience Buddhist culture
Priya SrivastavaPriya Srivastava/Times Travel Editor/SIGHTSEEING, GAYA/ Updated : Mar 20, 2017, 14:21 IST
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Buddhism is not only a religion but a way of living for many. Home to a number of monasteries and temples, Gaya is among those few places in the world where one can experience all the colours of Buddhist culture and traditions. Am … Read more
Buddhism is not only a religion but a way of living for many. Home to a number of monasteries and temples, Gaya is among those few places in the world where one can experience all the colours of Buddhist culture and traditions. Among several interesting things to do in Gaya, experiencing Buddhism by living among the monks inside a monastery is one of the favourite activities of travellers visiting the land of Buddha. Read less

Buddhism is not only a religion but a way of living for many. Home to a number of monasteries and temples, Gaya is among those few places in the world where one can experience all the colours of Buddhist culture and traditions. Among several interesting things to do in Gaya, experiencing Buddhism by living among the monks inside a monastery is one of the favourite activities of travellers visiting the land of Buddha. Living here is bliss for those unaware of the beautiful culture and traditions of Buddhists. There are several monasteries in Gaya that keep organising a number of retreats as well as yoga, meditation and interactive sessions on day-to-day life issues; thus, helping and guiding individuals with the sermons and teachings of Lord Buddha. The monasteries, including Thai Monastery, Chinese Monastery, Tibetan Monastery and Bhutan Monastery, have resident monks who conduct courses based on the principles of Buddhism. Mentioned here are the 5 best places in Gaya where one can practice and experience Buddhism.
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