Sacred Garden Of Lumbini: Perceptions Of Buddha's Birthplace

Synopsis

Perception One. The Garden Of The Gods. Lumbini In Early Buddhist Literature -- Perception Two. Because The Buddha Was Born Here. Lumbini In Historical Texts -- Perception Three. Re-discovering Lumbini. Archaeology And Site Interpretation -- Perception Four. Tranquility, Universality, Clarity. The Kenzo Tange Master Plan -- Perception Five. One Of The Most Significant Places Of One Of The World's Greatest Religions. Lumbini As A World Heritage Property -- Perception Six. A Place In A Sacred Landscape At Risk. The Environment Of Lumbini -- Perception Seven. Balancing Competing Requirements Of Faith And Preservation -- Perception Eight. Peace And Tranquility. What Visitors Expect From The Sacred Garden. Compilation By Kai Weise. Supported By Oriental Cultural Heritage Sites Protection Alliance--cover. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 191-199). Includes Introduction In Hindi.