Q.

Buddha gave his first sermon at the Deer Park in -

A. Magadha
B. Sarnath
C. Sanchi
D. Lumbini
Answer» B. Sarnath
Explanation: After attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya, Gautam Buddha went to Sarnath (ancient Isipatana) near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. It was at the deer park in Sarnath that he preached his first discourse onthe Four Noble Truthsto a group of five monks and set in motionthe Wheel of Dharma. Sarnath is mentioned by the Buddha as one of the four places of pilgrimage.
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