HISTORY
THE FIRST ONE
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Question
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Where did Gautam Buddha give his first sermon?
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Rajgriha
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Sanchi
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Sarnath
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Gaya
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A popular subject in medieval Buddhist art is the Buddha preaching his first sermon in a deer forest at Sarnath, north of Bodhgaya, where he had experienced enlightenment some weeks prior.
Detailed explanation-2: -After 49 consecutive days of meditation, Gautama attained Bodhi (enlightenment) under a pipal tree at Bodhgaya a village in Bihar. Buddha gave his first sermon in the village of Sarnath, near the city of Benares in UP. This event is known as Dharma-Chakra-Pravartana (turning of the wheel of law).
Detailed explanation-3: -After Buddha attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya in 528 BC, he came to Sarnath after five weeks and gave his first sermon which is known as Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta.
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