Buddhist Pilgrimage Paths
Sacred journeys in Buddhism from the four great sites of the Buddha's life to temple circuits across Asia.
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Scholarly pilgrimage research across world religions
Sacred places.
Ancient routes.
Living traditions.
We trace the routes, uncover the history, and explore the sites where tradition, geography, and devotion converge — across Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, and Hinduism.
Pilgrimage traditions
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Christian Pilgrimage Traditions
An exploration of Christian pilgrimage practices from early sacred journeys to diverse modern traditions.
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Islamic Pilgrimage Traditions
The history and practice of pilgrimage in Islam, from the obligatory Hajj to voluntary ziyarat.
Place Dome of the Rock Place Al-Aqsa and the Night Journey That Made Jerusalem Holy Route The Hajj Route
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Faith-Based Journeys and Pilgrimages
An introduction to pilgrimage across cultures, exploring why humans undertake sacred journeys.
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Jewish Pilgrimage Heritage
The history of Jewish pilgrimage from the three Temple festivals to modern journeys to sacred sites.
Place Hebron and the Cave of the Patriarchs Place The Lag BaOmer Pilgrimage to Mount Meron Route How Pilgrims Ascended the Temple Mount in Ancient Jerusalem
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Sacred Places
Shrines, temples, and pilgrimage destinations where faith and geography converge
Pilgrimage Routes
Ancient and modern paths walked by pilgrims across centuries and continents
Stories & Legends
The people, miracles, and narratives that shaped pilgrimage traditions
Historical Context
Background articles illuminating the history and theology of sacred travel
What is Digging Scriptures?
We examine pilgrimage as a human phenomenon — where people have traveled, why they undertook these paths, and how sacred travel has developed across traditions and centuries. Our approach is descriptive and historical, grounded in evidence and respectful of all faith traditions.
We cover Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, and indigenous practices with equal scholarly rigor. Every article distinguishes documented history from tradition, names its sources, and lets readers form their own conclusions.