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Sarnath Archaeological Excavation Area
Sarnath | Via-Anlabereni, Varanasi 759026, India Phone: 918895479178About
The Buddha's first teaching was called the Dhammacakkappavttana Sutta, which means the Turning of the Wheel of Truth.The Buddha's first sermon after enlightenment. This discourse was given to the five ascetics who were his former companions, at this place. The Buddha started the discourse by advising the five ascetics to give up two extremes. These were indulgence in sensual pleasures and the tormenting of the body (self-indulgence and self-mortification).
