Lumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha, was inscribed on the World Heritage list in 1997. It is situated in an area commonly referred to as the Sacred Garden . Archaeological remains testify to the authenticity of the place, which has become a major pilgrimage site. Nevertheless over two and a half millennia, the understanding of Lumbini has changed and different perceptions exist of what Lumbini might have been like at the birth of Lord Buddha. For the long-term safeguarding of this World Heritage site, overall understanding of the property is essential. This publication will provide a means for the various stakeholders to come to an understanding of each other s historical, religious, environmental and touristic perspectives of Lumbini.
Author: United Nations Education ,Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO)
Peer Reviewer: Lisa Choegyal
Publisher : United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Date of Published: 2014
Language : English
ISBN-10 : 9230012084
Download Url: Sacred Garden of Lumbini
