And since he delivered his first sermon, Dharmachakrapravartana Sutta, on the day of Ashadha Purnima, it is significant for the Buddhists. After attaining enlightenment, Buddha marched towards Sarnath to give his first sermon to the Panchavargika. It is said that Lord Buddha travelled from Bodh Gaya to Sarnath five weeks after getting enlightened.īuddha's five ascetic disciples, known as Panchavargika, had moved to Ṛṣipatana (Rishipatana) in Sarnath even when Gautama Buddha was in Uruvilva (Bodh Gaya). Gautama Buddha is believed to have given his first sermon at Sarnath after attaining enlightenment in Bodh Gaya. Read on to know why the festival is of great relevance to the Buddhists. Interestingly, Guru Purnima is also a significant day for followers of Buddhism.
This year, Guru Purnima, which also marks the birth anniversary of sage Veda Vyasa, will be celebrated on July 5. Guru Purnima, a day meant for paying an ode to teachers and mentors in India, is observed on the Purnima Tithi (full Moon night) in the month of Ashadha as per the Purnimant calendar. Gautam Buddha gave his first sermon on Guru Purnima: A look at some of his teachings and quotes
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