Day 4: Vulture Peak – Bamboo Grove Monastery – Nalanda

Travel Date：November 27, 2012

Vulture Peak (Ling Shan)

Vulture Peak, also known as Gṛdhrakūṭa, is located near Rajgir in Uttar Pradesh, India, and is one of the most significant Buddhist sacred sites. Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, delivered many teachings here, including the Lotus Sutra. Vulture Peak is renowned for its association with the Buddha’s sermons, symbolizing the wisdom and compassion of Buddhist teachings. The mountain offers serene beauty and a tranquil atmosphere, making it a vital site for Buddhist worship and meditation. It is also the origin of the “Vulture Peak Assembly” mentioned in Buddhist traditions, attracting countless pilgrims for reflection and reverence.

灵山简介

灵山，又称灵鹫山（Gṛdhrakūṭa），位于印度北方邦王舍城附近，是佛教的重要圣地之一。释迦牟尼佛在灵山多次讲法，其中《法华经》等重要经典的宣讲便是在此地完成的。灵山因佛陀讲经而闻名，象征佛法的智慧与慈悲。山上景色优美，气氛宁静，为佛教徒瞻仰和修行的重要场所，也是佛教“灵山法会”典故的发源地。灵山作为佛教圣地，吸引无数朝圣者前来参拜。

Veluvana Monastery

Veluvana, located near Rajgir, India, is the first monastery in Buddhist history funded by a king. It was donated by King Bimbisara to Siddhartha Gautama and his monastic community. Buddha delivered several teachings here, making it an important site for Buddhist practice and propagation.

竹林精舍

竹林精舍（Veluvana），位于印度王舍城（Rajgir）附近，是佛教历史上第一座由国王资助建造的僧院，由频婆娑罗王捐赠给释迦牟尼佛及僧团。佛陀曾在此讲授多部经典，是佛教徒重要的修行与弘法圣地。

Nalanda

Nalanda, located in present-day Bihar, India, was a renowned Buddhist center and academic institution in ancient India. Established in the 5th century CE, it was one of the world’s earliest universities, attracting scholars from various countries to study Buddhism, philosophy, and science, symbolizing the glory of Buddhist culture.

那烂陀

那烂陀（Nalanda）是古印度著名的佛教中心和学术机构，位于今印度比哈尔邦。始建于公元5世纪，曾是世界上最早的高等学府之一，吸引来自各国的学者学习佛法、哲学和科学，是佛教文化的辉煌象征。

Xuanzang Memorial Hall

The Xuanzang Memorial Hall, located in Nalanda, India, was built to honor the Chinese monk Xuanzang. He studied Buddhism here for many years and brought Indian Buddhist scriptures back to China, making significant contributions to cultural exchange between India and China.

印度玄奘纪念馆

印度玄奘纪念馆位于那烂陀，是为纪念中国高僧玄奘而建。玄奘曾在此学习佛法多年，并将印度佛教经典带回中国，对中印文化交流有重要贡献。