Buddha's delivered his first sermon at

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  1. Rajgriha
  2. Sanchi
  3. Kapilvastu
  4. Sarnath

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Option 4 : Sarnath
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The correct answer is Sarnath.

Key Points

  • Gautama Buddha gave his first sermon in the Pali language.
  • Gautama Buddha gave his first sermon in Sarnath.
  • Gautama Buddha gave his first sermon to the five monks called the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta.
  • The first sermon was given on the full moon day of Asalha Puja.
  • Asalha Puja is a Theravada Buddhist festival and is celebrated in Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Thailand Laos, and Myanmar. 

Additional Information

About Buddhism:

  • Buddha attained Enlightenment(Nirvana) beneath the Bodhi tree at Bodha Gaya.
  • Kushinagar is known for the Mahaparinirvana (death) of Lord Buddha. 
  • Buddhism is World's fourth-largest religion and its followers are known as Buddhists.
  • Buddhist traditions have the goal of overcoming suffering and attainment of Nirvana(Enlightenment).
  • The Buddhist religion is attributed to the teachings of Gautama Buddha.
  • Buddhism is a faith that was founded by Siddhartha Gautama more than 2,500 years ago in India.
  • Six Buddhist Councils marked important turning points in the story of early Buddhism. These councils are-
    • First Buddhist Council- held soon after the Mahaparinirvan of the Buddha- under the patronage of Ajatshatru.
    • Second Buddhist Council- held at Vaisali- under the patronage of Kalasoka.
    • Third Buddhist Council- held at Pataliputra- under the patronage of King Asoka.
    • Fourth Buddhist Council- held at Kundalvana, Kashmir- under the patronage of Kanishka.
    • Fifth Buddhist Council-held in Mandalay, Burma- under the patronage of King Midon.
    • Sixth Buddhist Council-in Burma at Kaba Aye- under the patronage of the Burmese government. 
  • The first sermon of Buddha is symbolized by the wheel in Indian Art. 
  • The first sermon is also called Dharma Chakra Pravartana or the Turning of the Wheel of Law.
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