Buddha Park of Ravangla

The Buddha Park of Ravangla, also known as Tathagata Tsal, is situated near Ravangla in South Sikkim district, Sikkim, India. It was constructed between 2006 and 2013 and features a 130-foot (40 m) high statue of the Buddha as its centerpiece. The site was chosen within the larger religious complex of the Rabong Gompa (Monastery), itself a centuries-old place of pilgrimage. Also nearby is Ralang Monastery, a key monastery in Tibetan Buddhism.

Buddha Park
LocationRavangla, Sikkim, India
Created2013

The statue was consecrated on 25 March 2013 by the 14th Dalai Lama, and became a place to visit on the 'Himalayan Buddhist Circuit'.[1] The statue of the Buddha marks the occasion of the 2550th birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha. This statue was built and installed in the place through the joint efforts of the Sikkim government and its people. The Buddhist circuit of this park was built here under a State government project, for boosting pilgrimage and tourism in the region. The Cho Djo lake is located within the complex, surrounded by forest.[2] The park has a tranquil setting with spacious pathways, and there is a Buddhist conclave, a meditation centre and museum with a spiral gallery.[3]

History

The statue was consecrated on 25 March 2013 by the 14th Dalai Lama, and became a place to visit on the 'Himalayan Buddhist Circuit'.[1] The statue of the Buddha marks the occasion of the 2550th birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha.

Traffic

Buddha park is located near the city of Ravangla, South Sikiam District of India. The city of Ravangla is connected by road, rail and air. It is located 126 km from Bagdogra Airport, 122 km Jalpaiguri, 118 km form Siliguri, and 85 km from Gangtok. Nationalized Transport SNT buses run from the headquarters of South Sikkim district. Apart from this, taxis are also available on private or shared fare, and the park is within walking distance of the bus stand in Ravangla.[3]

  • Large Gautama Buddha statue in Buddha Park of Ravangla.
  • The Dalai Lama entering Buddha Park.
  • Tathagata Tsal in Ravangla, South Sikkim - India.

References
  1. "Dalai Lama to consecrate Buddha Park in Sikkim .:. Tibet Sun". www.tibetsun.com.
  2. Ghatani, Anand. "Chamling greets His Holiness Dalai Lama at Ravangla - The North Bengal And Sikkim Times".
  3. Aishwarya Mishra (7 May 2020). "All About The Spectacular Buddha Park In Ravangla". Native Planet. Retrieved 16 August 2020.

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