JAPNESE TEMPLE RAJGIR Bodh Gaya

Rajgir is to found at a distance of 15 km from Nalanda in Bihar. It was the capital of the Magadh Mahajanpada when Patliputra was not established. In the ancient times, Rajgir was called Rajgriha, which means the 'Home of Royalty'. This place is important because Buddha spent many years in Rajgir and also delivered some significant discourses here. Buddha converted Emperor Bimbisar to Buddhism at the Griddhakoota Hill in Rajgir. The teachings of Buddha were written down at Rajgir and it was also the venue for the First Buddhist Council. Other famous places of Rajgir are Vishwa Shanti Stupa, Venu Vana Monastery, Griddhakoota Hill.