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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2022 — General Studies · Question 51 of 200

Q51
History of IndiaMahajanapadas, Buddhism & Jainism
The first sermon of Gautama Buddha is called
  1. a.Mahabhinishkarman
  2. b.Dharmachakra pravartana
  3. c.Dhammaghos
  4. d.Mahaparinirvana

Answer: (B) Dharmachakra pravartana

Buddha's first sermon, delivered at Sarnath (Deer Park) to his five former companions after his enlightenment, is called the Dharmachakra Pravartana, meaning 'Setting the Wheel of Law in Motion'. This event, also called the First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma, established the foundation of Buddhist teaching (the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path).

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