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Where did Gautama Buddha deliver his first sermon?

  1. A
    Bodh Gaya
  2. B
    Shravasti
  3. C
    Sarnath
  4. D
    Vaishali

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After attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya, Gautama Buddha traveled to the Deer Park in Sarnath near Varanasi, where he delivered his first sermon to his five former disciples. This event is known as the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta (Turning the Wheel of Dharma).

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Where did Gautama Buddha deliver his first sermon?
A
Bodh Gaya
B
Shravasti
C
Sarnath
D
Vaishali

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