NEPAL PILGRIMAGEEYES OF ENLIGHTENMENT
When speaking of Nepal, almost everyone pictures a mysterious place, home to the Himalayas and the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest. It’s a country where many different cultures and religions converge, with over 100 ethnic groups living there, and it is also the birthplace of the Buddha.
Furthermore, the Buddhist caves that bear the strong imprint of Vajrayana masters like Padmasambhava and Milarepa are an unmissable destination for anyone visiting Nepal. From here, people can gain a deeper understanding of the lives and spiritual practice of these great Tibetan Tantric masters
KATHMANDU
With a rich history spanning thousands of years, Kathmandu is considered the most unique capital city in Asia. For Buddhist and Hindu devotees, it is one of the ideal pilgrimage sites. Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal, located in the central region. The city is situated in a fertile lowland (the Kathmandu Valley) south of the Himalayas, at an altitude of approximately 1,200 meters.
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In Nepal, not only can you visit ancient thousandyear-old squares like Durbar and Swayambhu, but you also have the opportunity to pay homage at Buddhist stupas with their distinctive Nepalese architecture and the symbolic eyes of wisdom and enlightenment that you can find anywhere in Nepal.
