Lumbini is famous for being the birthplace of Gautama Buddha who founded Buddhism.
As there are many traditions, practices and beliefs in Buddhism, there are a variety of temples to see.
There are many ruins in the area, some of them dating from the 2nd Century BC. The main complex is around a marker stone believed to be the exact place where Gautama Buddha was born. There is a building built over the ruins around the marker stone, protected by a glass cabinet.
The sign shows a layout of the area around the world heritage site.
The hall is built over the marker stone, and the ruins around the marker stone. Surrounding the area of the hall, there are ruins of Stupas, meeting halls of various times.
Next to the hall there is the pool and Bodhi tree.
The ruins inside the hall, leading up to the marker stone.
The marker stone said to be the exact place where Gautama Buddha was born.
The various temples and Pagodas are impressive.
This image is of the Burmese Pagoda.
The next image is of the Vipassana Dhamma centre, which are typically quite plain looking. However the meditation course they teach is quite serious, requiring 10 days of strict meditation in silence.
Often in the temples there would be amazing statues, such as this one over a pool.
The following image is of the Royal Thai Temple
The next image is of the German temple, which had statues showing different stages of Gautama Buddha's life through the gardens.
The final image is of the World Peace Pagoda, a massive structure over 5 stories tall.
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