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The first sermon of Gautama Buddha is called

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Mahabhinishkraman
  2. Dhamachakra Pravartana
  3. Dhammaghos
  4. Mahaparinirvana

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Dhamachakra Pravartana

Explanation: The first sermon of Gautama Buddha is called Dhamma Chakra Pravartana (Turning of the Wheel of Law). 📚 Other Information: ▪️ It was delivered at Sarnath (near Varanasi) to his five former disciples. ▪️ The event marks the beginning of Buddhism as a teaching religion. ▪️ The sermon explained the Four Noble Truths and the Middle Path (Ashtangika Marg). ▪️ The first disciples were Kondanna, Bhaddiya, Vappa, Mahanama, and Assaji. ▪️ The Dhammachakra symbol represents righteousness and moral order. ▪️ Sarnath became one of the four main Buddhist pilgrimage sites. ▪️ The event is commemorated by Emperor Ashoka’s Dharmachakra pillar at Sarnath. ▪️ It signifies Buddha’s transition from enlightenment to teacher.