Question

Why did Buddha choose benaras to preach his first sermon?

Answer 1

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Buddha selected Benares to preach his first sermon because it is one of the most holy places situated on the banks of River Ganges where people come to bath in the holy river.

Answer 2

Buddha choose Benaras to preach his first sermon because it was considered the holiest dipping place on the banks of the river Ganges.

• Gautham was one of the spiritual leaders of India.
• He was the founder of Buddhism.
• His visions helped many people to free themselves from the sufferings of life.
• The first sermon called Dhammacakkappavattana was given to five monks on the full moon day.
• Many people come to the banks of Banaras for the dipping bath.
• They believed that a dipping bath in the holy waters of Ganga would free them from papa.
• Buddha wanted to help them in this process.
• He wanted to teach them how to end the suffering of real life.
• So he chose the banks of Banaras.