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The first sermon delivered by Gautama Buddha at Sarnath is historically called:

  1. A
    Mahabhinishkraman
  2. B
    Dharmachakra Pravartana
  3. C
    Dhammaghos
  4. D
    Mahaparinirvana

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The first sermon delivered by Gautama Buddha to his five former disciples at the Deer Park in Sarnath is known as the Dharmachakra Pravartana (which translates to the "Turning of the Wheel of Law").
* Mahabhinishkraman refers to his great renunciation (leaving his home).
* Mahaparinirvana refers to his death or ultimate liberation at Kushinagar.

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The first sermon delivered by Gautama Buddha at Sarnath is historically called:
A
Mahabhinishkraman
B
Dharmachakra Pravartana
C
Dhammaghos
D
Mahaparinirvana

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