MBT-MITTA INDIA PILGRIMAGE (15 NOV ~ 2 DEC 2008)In the Maha Parinibbana Sutta, the Buddha told his chief disciple, Ven Ananda that there are 4 places that a devout person should visit and look upon with reverence and be inspired after He was gone, namely Lumbini (His sacred birth place); Bodhgaya (place where He gained Enlightenment); Sarnath (place where He delivered His first sermon at Isipatana) and finally, Kusinagar (where He passed away into Nibbana).
The MBT - Mitta Pilgrims, led by Ven. E. Indaratana Thero, went on a sacred pilgrimage to revere and be inspired by the Great Teacher, Buddha Gotama. It was indeed a happy memorable, inspirational and a great spiritual experience for all the pilgrims.
The pilgrims went in 2 groups. The first group departed from Penang on 15th Nov 2008 with Venerable and participated in the full 18 days pilgrimage .
The second group joined them in Bodhgaya on 24th Nov 2008 for the remaining 8 days.
Eleven of the participants had a great spiritual experience which words cannot describe how they felt when they were performing their pilgrimage in the Great Land of the Buddha. It was very meaningful and fulfilling! All these were made possible by the good coordination and planning of Ven. Chief Rev. E. Indaratana who ensured that nothing is missed out for a successful pilgrimage which included transport, food and accommodation.
To ensure that their pilgrimage will proceed smoothly, he even arranged all the offerings on behalf of the pilgrims all the way from Penang so that they did not need to interrupt their spiritual journey to stop at various places to buy the offerings which includes lotus candles, incense, robes and requisites for the Monks, foodstuffs and new clothes for the needy. All of the pilgrims were very grateful to Ven. Chief Reverend for the very successful pilgrimage and they can only express to him their deep appreciation and gratitude by organising a Thanksgiving Dana on Friday, 12 December 2008, Full-Moon Day and Sanghadana Day
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