Sarnath: The Site of Buddha's Initial Teachings

Sarnath, located in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, holds a sacred place in Buddhist tradition. It was here that the Buddha, after achieving awakening, delivered his first sermon known as the Dharmachakra Pravartan (Setting in Motion the Wheel of Dharma). This event marked the beginning of Buddhism as a philosophy. Pilgrims to Sarnath may to wi

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