I walked down a noisy road, passing by many clothing stores. Finally, I reached the outer grounds of the stupa, where the distinct scent of burning incense filled the air. There is something about it—instantly calming and enriching. It’s actually quite practical, too—purifying the senses before stepping onto the main stupa grounds. Haha.
Anyway, it…
Typically, when people stay in Varanasi, they also visit Sarnath, a small town located nearby and easily accessible by tuk-tuk, taxi, bike, or even bus. Sarnath was the first of the four most important places related to Buddha that I visited. It is here, at the request of students, that he gave his first ever…
