Lumbini is located in Nepal.
Latitude & Longitude: 27 degrees 28'07.88" N, 83 degrees 16'33.78" E
The main building at Lumbini is surrounded by paths and grassy areas. These grassy areas enjoy a bit of relief and can be suitable for meditation.
There are also a set of seats on the front side of the building that can make suitable meditation spots (particularly because they are away from most of the commotion of the Bodhi Tree and Bathing Tank.
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Boldface entries indicate specific locations used intensively or mmost strongly associated with the Buddha
Faxian: Faxian offers minimal description -- See p75 (chapter 22) of "Record of Buddhistic Kingdoms" by Fa-Hien, as Translated by James Legge.
Xuanzang: See p24 of Vol 2 Buddhist Records of the Western World.
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