Q. At which place Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon?
(a) Sarnath
(b) Lumbini
(c) Bodh Gaya
(d) Vaishali
Ans: (a) Sarnath
Explanation: The correct answer is (a) Sarnath. Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon, known as the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta or “Turning the Wheel of Dharma,” at Sarnath. Sarnath is located near Varanasi (formerly known as Benares) in Uttar Pradesh, India. After attaining enlightenment under the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, Gautama Buddha traveled to Sarnath, where he gave his first sermon to his five former companions, known as the “Five Ascetics.” In this sermon, he outlined the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path, which became the foundation of Buddhism. The first sermon at Sarnath is considered a significant event in the life of Gautama Buddha and the beginning of his teachings as the Buddha.
