Boudhanath Stupa is the main tourist attraction in Kathmandu and it is one of the biggest Buddhist Stupa in the world. Among the Buddhist community, the Stupa is the holiest temple and it symbolizes the richness of Buddhist culture and traditions. The Stupa is located in the northeast outskirt of Kathmandu Valley. Going early morning and evening to stroll around the inspiring white dome buzzing with energy; observe the devotees circumambulating, lighting butter lamps, bowing, and chanting the mantra Om Mani Padme Hung, looking around for souvenirs or enjoying the view from a rooftop restaurant with a cup of coffee is always joyful in Boudhanath.
In Boudhanath, you can spend the whole day and relax while appreciating the magnificent beauty and tranquility of this most divine place. The Stupa is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage site. A massive white Boudhanath Stupa is rising 36 meters (118feets) from the ground. Thousands of devotees circumambulating (kora) every day. During the new moon and the full moon get quite busy. There are dozens of Buddhist Monasteries around the stupa and just about 100m northern sides of Boudhhantha Stupa, a beautiful small Ghyoi Lisang Peace Garden is located.
According to historical notes, there was a holy pond and it used to call Ghyoilisang in the Tamang language. According to the story I heard, the soil of that place was used to build the Buddhanath Stupa, and later the place turned into a pond. Therefore, that historical little pond is related to Boudhanath Stupa. The historical Ghyoi Lisang Peace Garden and Pond are recently restored. The little garden has an iconic statue of Guru Rinpoche, Holy Pond, and eight different stupas, which refer to eight important events of Buddha Sakyamuni, like birth, enlightenment, first teaching, or death, etc.
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