[Buddha-l] Buddha's birthplace in India (Piprahwa)?

[Christopher Fynn]

On 17/05/2013, Richard Hayes <richard.hayes.unm at gmail.com> wrote:
> On May 16, 2013, at 9:26, Ngawang Dorje <rahula_80 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> Any comments regarding the view that the Buddha's birthplace is in India?
>
> Yes. What the hell difference does it make? Being born was not the
> accomplishment for which the Buddha is venerated.
>
> Richard

Of course it doesn't mater at all to the Buddhist teachings. But it
may make a  big difference to the number of tourist/pilgrims Piprahwa
(India) and Lumbini (Nepal) can attract. "Developing" this site would
also provide a great opportunity for the politicians and contractors
of UP to further line their pockets.