"Saranath" or "Sarnath"?


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January 30th 2009
Published: February 15th 2009
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The Indian tourism bureau gave us a map and it's listed as "Sarnath." After a bit of research online, I can only conclude that either spelling is correct. After our Ganges boat ride we had a driver for the rest of the day. We decided to get out of the city and head to Sarnath a few km away. Sarnath is where the Buddha first preached his first sermon about the Dharma or Four Noble Truths and is... Read Full Entry



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Tibetan Monastery

HH The Dalai Lama's throne. The alter is behind it.
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Tibetan Monastery

Side view of HH The Dalai Lama's throne.
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Golden Buddha

2-3 times taller than me.
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At the Japanese Monastery

Buddha sits under here
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Buddha

Taken within the main shrine. At least 2 times as tall as me. Probably more.
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Buddha

Taken within the main shrine.



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