Sarnath Travel Guide
Travel to Sarnath - Site of Buddha’s First Sermon
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Buddhists worldwide look to Sarnath as the place where Buddha gave his first sermon after achieving enlightenment. Today its stupa is a place of pilgrimage, whilst the grounds and museum provide a pleasant place for non-Buddhists to relax.
The Buddha attained enlightenment in Bodh Gaya and then came to Sarnath. Here in what is now known as the Deer Park he delivered his first sermon, setting in motion what Buddhists call the Wheel of Law (Maha-Dharmachakra Pravartan.).
On the day before his death Buddha included Sarnath along with Lumbini, Bodh Gaya and Kushinagar as the four places he thought to be sacred to his followers.
Attractions in Sarnath
Emperor Ashoka, who spread Lord Buddha’s message of love and compassion throughout his vast empire visited Sarnath in 234 BC, and erected a stupa here.
In addition, several Buddhist structures were raised at Sarnath between the 3rd century BC and the 11th century AD, and today it presents the most expansive ruins amongst places on the Buddhist pilgrim trail.
The museum on the site contains finds from the area including the 4-lion Ashoka Pillar.
Relaxing
The Deer Park and grounds make the perfect place to escape the heat and confusion of Varanasi.
Getting Around
Sarnath can be visited by taxi as it lies just 10km northeast of Varanasi.
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