Boudha Stupa

Boudha Stupa is also called Jyarung Khashor is a Stupa in Kathmandu located about 7.5 km far from the center and northeastern outskirts of Kathmandu, the stupas massive mandalas makes it one of the world largest spherical stupas in Nepal. It was enlisted in 1979 by UNESCO since then it becomes UNESCO World Heritage site. Chaitya word is originated from Pali, the word ‘Chaiti’ means Chhita or the Mind. Thus it is so called Chaitya, the mind nature of the Buddhas and Bodhisattavas.

Boudha Stupa is like a wish full filling gem that anyone who makes prostration or make prayers will accomplish his or her will sooner or later. It is clearly written in hidden treasure (Terma) by Guru Rinpoche (Guru Padmasambhava), the great tantric master of 8^th Century. There are many monasteries surrounded nearby and the stupa is said to install the holy relics of Kashapa Buddha, the 3^rd Buddha of fortunate Kalpa.

This various majestic wish full-filling gem like Stupa is the only one living Chaitya on this planet. Boudha Chaitya Stupa attracts the Buddhist pilgrims from all over the world. You will see monks walk in maroon robes. Himalayan regions and Tibetan people, Buddhist pilgrims from all over the world walk with prayer wheels in their hands, and the rituals of prostration are presented to the Buddha as worshippers circumambulate the Stupa on their hands and knees, bowing down to their Lord.

Colorful Thangkas, Tibetan jewelry, hand-woven carpets, masks, and khukuri knives etc. are sold in the surrounding stalls. Smaller Stupas are located at the base. Today it remains an important place of pilgrimage and meditation for Himalayan Regions people, Tibetan Buddhists and local Nepalese. During the festival of Losar (Buddhists New Year) in February or March, Boudha Chaitye Stupa hosts the largest celebration in Nepal.