Which among the following stupa is associated with Lord Buddha where he preached his first sermon after attaining enlightenment?

Which among the following stupa is associated with Lord Buddha where he preached his first sermon after attaining enlightenment? Correct Answer Dhamekh Stupa

The correct answer is Dhamekh Stupa.

Key Points

• Dhamekh Stupa:
  • Dhamekh Stupa bears special significance among all the Buddhist stupas as it is believed to be the "seat of the holy Buddha", where Lord Buddha had preached his first sermon after attaining enlightenment at Bodhgaya. 
  • Dhamek Stupa is located at Sarnath, in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
  • It was built in 249 B.C.E. by the great Mauryan king Ashoka.
• Sanchi Stupa:
  • It is the oldest stone structure of India, Located at Sanchi Town, Madhya Pradesh.
  • It was originally commissioned by Emperor Ashoka in the third century BCE.
• Shingardar stupa:
  • The stupa of Shingardar, one of the important Buddhist monuments is situated about 3 km to the northeast of Brikot village in Swat Valley Pakistan.
  • It was built by King Uttarasena.
• Do-Drul Chorten:
  • The Do-Drul Chorten Stupa was built in 1945 by the Venerable Trulshi Rimpoche, head of the Nyingma order of Tibetan Buddhism. 
  • The Chorten Stupa is marked by a golden top dome.
  • It is located in Gangtok, Sikkim.