Sarnath (Uttar Pradesh, India) – First Sermon After attaining enlightenment, Buddha delivered his first sermon at Sarnath, near Varanasi, setting in motion the Dharmachakra (Wheel of Dharma).

Then one day Buddha walked towards a river ... Here he delivered his first sermon, ‘The Dharma Chakra Pravartan’ or the turning of the wheel of law. He discussed the ‘Middle path’ and ...

In addition to the Buddha statue, another noteworthy artifact found at the site is a sandstone Dhammachakra (Wheel of Dharma) featuring engravings of forest deities associated with the sacred ...

During these six years, Buddha had discussions with various teachers ... called Dhammacakkappavattana – setting in motion of the wheel of Dhamma, delivered in the Deer Park to his former ...

Buddha Purnima, observed on May 12, 2025, commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha. This auspicious day encourages reflection on Buddha's teachings of peace, compassion ...

Gautama Buddha has been such a towering figure for over twenty six centuries of human history that there is no shortage of authors attempting to put together his life story cast as that of a ...

On the auspicious occasion of Lord Buddha's 2569th birth anniversary, thousands of devotees have been arriving at Bodh Gaya since the early hours of Monday morning to offer prayers and pay homage ...

The gems were precious, but the bones and ash even more so, for according to an inscription on the reliquary, they belonged to Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha. The Piprahwa gems were placed along ...

Buddha Purnima 2025: Buddha Purnima, also known as Buddha Jayanti or Vesak, is one of the most sacred days in Buddhism. In 2025, this significant occasion will be celebrated on Monday, May 12 ...

In that moment, the first Buddha was born, the ‘Awakened soul’, who spent his life sharing his knowledge, the lessons from life, and the right way to live a life. In 2025, people are ...