'Homeland of the Buddha' is a guide for those visiting the major sites of Buddhism which lie on the great plain of the Ganges in India and Nepal. The main emphasis is the life of the Buddha; how each location was significant during his time; and how that history came to be known in the modern world. It is also useful for those who seek to know where and how the Buddha taught; two and a half thousand years ago. Although it discusses some aspects of what the Buddha taught; it does not seek to be a book about Buddhism. A chapter is devoted to each site. The first section of each chapter summarises the reason why the place has Buddhist significance and details how the Buddha; and other individuals contributed to our knowledge of that place. The ‘Today’ section of each chapter summarises what the modern traveller can see in each place; in the sequence that they experience them. Numerous maps and photos enliven the narrative. Travel or Pilgrimage? Every visitor to India is changed; no matter how much; or how little; they may be cossetted by luxury; or how little they are attuned to the realities of life which India forces on them. It is a truism that India alters the way people think about themselves and their lives. In that sense any travel to India is a pilgrimage. How much more so therefore; when your travel is directed to walking the same paths as one of the world’s greatest teachers and more so; if your intent is towards self-awareness. Whatever your intention; you can anticipate as you head to India; that the one who returns will be different from the one who left. When touring the homeland of the Buddha; we all carry the metaphorical staff of a pilgrim.
#583143 in Books J Micha el Thomas Hays 2013-01-20Original language:English 9.02 x 1.30 x 5.98l; 1.88 #File Name: 0988982048648 pagesRise of the New World Order The Culling of Man
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. I highly recommend it and hope this book gets the truth out there.By Delores WimmerNeed an open mind to grasp the reality of this book. Most people will be surprised and/or shocked at some of this information.The author has done a lot of research to tell us the truth about how a few filthy rich people have dominion over us all. I am waiting for the second book on this theme. Highly recommend this book; any Christian or any person who wants to stay free needs to read this book. This is a true book; not science fiction. Read this book and then tell others about it.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. BE PREPARED! BE ALERT!By Robert M musembiWhat an eye opener; to realize that most of the history has been doctored to fool humanity; satan will stop at nothing to separate humanity from God and Jesus Christ. But we know the ending to this; Satan and his minions who think they control the earth have lost; they are just fulfilling what God intended. To detroy evil once and for all.This book is a must read if you want to be prepared and not caught flat footed; because these things are happening the Bible said they would. Micha-el is merely a watchman sounding a warning. Our salvation is much nearer than even I thought; time to hold fast to our faith in Jesus Christ because soon He is coming.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. ... a lot of information to think about and I recommend it but I recommend everyone think on their own ...By RSGThe book has a lot of information to think about and I recommend it but I recommend everyone think on their own when reading. One thing I didn't care for is the "g-d is testing us" thing. What kind of all loving g-d would allow a child to starve to death to test someone; or allow genocide for the purpose of "testing" people? That just doesn't make sense. I read an article at universal-rights dot com titled Revision that makes sense of all that. Mr. Hays put a lot of work in his books and it shows; and thanks to the Internet and publishing that kind of information is possible. Keep the information coming Mr. Hays! Not everyone has the time or inclination to research so having it all in an easy to understand book is great.
