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Monks in Bodh Gaya
offer special prayer for world peace
Bodh Gaya: Thousands of Buddhist monks
converged at Bodh Gaya on Tuesday to offer 'Nigma Monlam Puja', a ritual of special
prayers for universal peace. Lama Buddhist monks from various countries participated
in this 10-day event. "For decades, the Nigma Monlam Puja has been organised during
this particular time and attended by thousands of monks. The main purpose of this
prayer is world peace. Buddhist Lama Monks from various countries are participating
in this prayer," said Bhante P. Civili, a Buddhist monk, Bodh Gaya. Bodh Gaya
is the place where Buddha attained spiritual enlightenment as such it is among
the prominent pilgrim centres for Buddhists. Buddhist scriptures describe Bodh
Gaya as the navel of the Earth. Around a million pilgrims and tourists visit Bodh
Gaya every year to see the Mahabodhi Temple and also the tree under which Lord
Buddha attained enlightenment. -
Jan 26, 2009
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