Vulture Peak in Rajgir (Rajagaha) [Gijjhakuta, Núi Linh Thú*u]

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The Gijjhakuta, the Vulture Peak, was the Buddha’s favorite retreat in Rajagaha and the scene for many of his discourses. According to the commentaries this place got its name because vultures used to perch on some of the peak’s rocks.
The several rock shelters around the Gijjhakuta, its fine view across the valley, and its peaceful environment made it the perfect place for meditation. Climbing the steps that lead to the top, the pilgrim passes a large cave. This is the Sukarakhata (the Boar’s Grotto) where the Buddha delivered two discourses, the Discourse to Long Nails and the Sukarakhata Sutta.
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Exact place where Buddha gave both Theravada and Mahayana teachings. Today there are old altar and mahasidhas caves.
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Ðây là ngon núi LINH THÚ*U so*n, là no*i Ðú*c Phât Thích Ca Mâu Ni ða~ giang² Kinh Diê.u Pháp Liên Hoa tai no*i ðây cho vô sô' các hô.i chúng
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rajgir#Gridhakuta_.28Vulture.27s_Peak.29
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Coordinates:   25°0'5"N   85°26'47"E

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  • Some people belive that this is the location of a shakthi peeth and right breast of mmaa sati fell here
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