A visit to Saravasti, near Varanasi, presents a remarkable opportunity to experience the very place where the Buddha delivered his early sermon, the Dhammachakra, after his enlightenment. This sacred area, just a short distance from the holy city of Benares, offers a serene contrast to the activity of the ghats, allowing seekers to contemplate on t

Beneath the tranquil branches of a venerable fig tree in Sarnath, the Buddha delivered his first sermon. A gathering of monks and lay people respectfully listened as he taught the fundamental teachings of the Dhamma. The Sermon at Sarnath marked the inception of a new era, one focused on wisdom. It outlined the Four Noble Truths, a framework for ov