Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, was discovered by the modern world a little over 100 years ago. Although being mentioned by the Buddha himself, that his place of birth should be a place of pilgrimage for all serious devotees the place as a religious site fell into oblivion for still unknown reasons. With its discovery and the following interest by world in this site the UN mandated Lumbini Master Plan had been created by Kenzi Tango. The challenge for the concerned care takes of the interest, in a place which has archaeological remains of great importance and in a place which should attract pilgrims and tourists alike. In my presentation I shall focus on the conflicts which are connected to such a concept of a religious site and try to discuss the possible solutions.
