Rangkut Banasram Pilgrimage Monastery

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Rangkut Banasram Pilgrimage Monastery, Buddhist temple in Cox's Bazar District, Bangladesh

The Rangkut Banasram Pilgrimage Monastery stands on a hillock surrounded by 17 hills, approximately 12 kilometers from Cox's Bazar city center.

Emperor Ashoka established this monastery in 268 BCE as part of his initiative to construct 84,000 pagodas across the region representing Buddhist teachings.

The monastery houses 50 resident monks and functions as an educational center where students study Buddhist philosophy and traditional practices.

Visitors can reach the monastery through local transportation from Cox's Bazar, with guided tours available to explore the temple grounds and meditation areas.

According to local records, Gautama Buddha stopped at this location during his journey from India to Myanmar, predicting the construction of a pagoda to store his chest bone.

Location: Cox's Bazar District

Inception: 268 BCE

Founders: Ashoka

GPS coordinates: 21.40217,92.11043

Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:13

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