Sunday
I was finished studying Thervada scriptures and thus, headed to Ayodhya, homeland of the Yogacara school. I didn't stay there for long so I moved south to Kausambi , where I had a copy made from an important local image of the Buddha. I was delighted but no, I was not going to stop here. So I returned north to Sravasti through Terai and thence to Kapilavastu. This was my last stop before Lumbini, the birth lace of Bhudda. Now, I have reached Lumbini. I have seen the pillar near the old Asoka tree that Bhudda is said to have been born. I was in of ecstacy. I have come this far and I shall show my gratitude. I worshipped this spot. After being to the place Bhudda was born, I had to go to where Bhudda died, that is Kusinagara. I headed southwest to the deer park at Sanath, where Bhudda gave his first sermon. I felt so happy. So truly happy, free from all desire, all hate. This must be what Bhudda meant by enlightment.
