INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

THE FIRST ONE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which among the following Mudra is the gesture of Buddha as depicted in his first sermon?
A
Dharmachakra Mudra
B
Dhyana Mudra
C
Bhumisparsa Mudra
D
Abhaya Mudra
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Thus Dharmachakra Mudra is the gesture of Buddha as depicted in his first sermon.

Detailed explanation-2: -Gautam Buddha, the historical Buddha, is depicted using the Dharmachakra mudra. The Dharmachakra mudra is created by touching the tips of the thumb and index finger mudra on both hands to form a circle.

Detailed explanation-3: -After his enlightenment the Buddha preached his First Sermon Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta or ‘Turning the Wheel of Dhamma’ to five ascetics, who had previously been his companions, in the deer park near Varanasi on the eve of Saturday, the full moon day of July.

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