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Which one of the following Stupas is marked as the place where the Buddha preached his first message?

Which one of the following Stupas is marked as the place where the Buddha preached his first message? Correct Answer Sarnath

Gautama Buddha, popularly known as the Buddha was a Sramaṇa who lived in ancient India (c. 5th to 4th century BCE). He is regarded as the founder of the world religion of Buddhism.

Sarnath:

  • On this holy site of Sarnath, a monastic tradition flourished based on the teachings of Lord Buddha for more than 1500 years. 
  • 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.
  • The ‘Wheel of Law’ was set in motion here by Lord Buddha as a result making this place one of the holiest places of Buddhist pilgrimage and those who believe in the teachings of Buddha.
  • In Sarnath, Buddha came across his five companions who had been leading extreme ascetic lives.
    • These five men, also known as Pancavaggiya monks.
    • He explained to them how extreme austerities confuse the mind and senses, and preached the Four Noble Truths and Eight-Fold Path.
    • On hearing this, the five companions became Buddha’s first disciples.
  • It was here that the Buddha Sangha or community was first formed.
  • Sarnath Stupas is marked as the place where the Buddha preached his first message.

Hence, the correct answer is Sarnath.

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