Vaishali

Vaishali, located in Bihar, India, is one of Buddhism's Eight Great Pilgrimage sites, carrying profound historical significance. Legend has it that Gautama Buddha delivered his final sermon here, announcing his approach to Mahaparinirvana before his departure to Kushinagar, where he ultimately attained Mahaparinirvana—a pivotal moment in the history of Buddhism occurred in Vaishali when, during Gautama Buddha's lifetime, women were inducted into the Sangha as abhikshuni. Read more at: https://www.originalbuddhas.com/blog/vaishali-pilgrimage-site