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Where did Gautama Buddha deliver his first sermon?

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

Answer options

  1. Bodh Gaya
  2. Sarnath
  3. Kushinagar
  4. Vaishali

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Sarnath

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (B) Sarnath šŸ“š Explanation: After attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya, Gautama Buddha traveled to Sarnath (near Varanasi), where he delivered his first sermon to his five former companions. This event is known as 'Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta' (Turning the Wheel of Dharma). Bodh Gaya is where he attained enlightenment, Kushinagar is where he attained Mahaparinirvana (death), and Lumbini (in Nepal) is his birthplace.