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Yusuke Kawasaki · CC BY 2.0
Event religious South Asia

Sarnath

528 BCE

Where the Buddha delivered his first sermon setting the Wheel of Dharma in motion, featuring the Dhamek Stupa and Ashoka's Lion…

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Landmark · South Asia

Sarnath

528 BCE – still standing

Where the Buddha delivered his first sermon setting the Wheel of Dharma in motion, featuring the Dhamek Stupa and Ashoka's Lion Capital

Standing in 528 BCE

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