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There are various types ofplaces where Buddha stayed. The most important kind are those monasteries which were given for his (or theSangha's) use. Also, sometimes he was invited to stay in someone's garden or house, or he just stayed in the wilderness (a forest without owner). All these places are located in theGangetic Plain (located in Northern India and Southern Nepal).
Owned by the Sangha. Originally offered toBuddha and/or theSangha.
Buddha used to stay there as a guest in someone's garden or forest
These places had no owner, and generally nobody lived there.
Bodhgaya:- Mahabodhi tree and surroundings
Campa:- Grove of Champaka-trees
Parileyyaka: -Rakkhitavanasanda:Bhaddasala tree
Vesali:-Beluvagama village
And many other places...
Alavi:[2]
Rajagaha (Other places):
Sutras in theBuddhist Canon often begin with a statement of location, as in this arbitrary example from the "Parābhava Sutta" from theSutta Nipata:
"Thus have I heard. On one occasion the Blessed One was dwelling atSavatthi inJeta's Grove,Anathapindika's park." (trans. byBhikkhu Bodhi)
For more detailed references, try checking the Wikipedia article (if it exists) for the specific location.[circular reference]
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