World Peace Pagoda Lumbini Tourism

Type of destination: Religious Site

The World Peace Pagoda in Lumbini, Nepal, stands as a symbol of peace and a monument to the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama, the Lord Buddha. Constructed by Japanese Buddhists from the Nipponzan Myohoji sect, the pagoda is one of over 80 peace pagodas worldwide designed to inspire harmony among all peoples and races. Lumbini, being the birthplace of Buddha, is one of the most venerated sacred sites. Its tranquil environment encompasses monasteries constructed by various nations, sacred garden areas, and remnants of ancient structures including the Ashoka Pillar and the Mayadevi Temple. The magnificent white World Peace Pagoda stands out with its golden pinnacle shining in the sun. Visitors to this spiritual site can immerse themselves in the quiet ambience and reflect on teachings of peace and compassion that Buddha promulgated. Lumbini also serves as a significant archaeological site preserving important insights into Buddhist history and heritage.

Top 5 Reviews on World Peace Pagoda Lumbini

DipuKV

Wrote on 24th Mar, 2024

Lovely

Could only view it from a distance. The view from the central canal area, near the other end, was nice, and offered good options for clicks.

macedonboy

Wrote on 3rd Mar, 2024

Beautiful White Pagoda

The World Peace Pagoda is a Buddhist pagoda built by Japanese Buddhists and stands on the north end of the Lumbini Central Canae. The structure is completely white with steps leading up to the base of..

akh74

Wrote on 6th Oct, 2023

Beautiful Flower Garden

The hike up through the forest was awesome though the pagoda I found underwhelming. The flowers around it are gorgeous in all their color and variety! On the hike down we took the stairs which were a ..

PatrickSatoLee

Wrote on 20th Sep, 2023

Beautiful Sacred Site

located at the Northern end of the Lumbini holy complex. it was built / designed by a japanese, there are a few located all over the world. very nice beautiful place to visit