Buddha's Enlightenment and Teachings

The video explores Buddha's enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree and his journey to Sarnath, where he began teaching the middle path. Sarnath, known as the Deer Park, was a significant center for Buddhism from the 2nd to the 6th century BC. It was here that Buddha delivered his first discourse to his closest devotees. The video also discusses the Bodhi Tree's descendants and highlights a temple created by the Mahabodhi Society in Sarnath.

Where did Buddha achieve enlightenment?

• Kushinagar

• Bodhgaya

• Lumbini

• Sarnath

What was the primary focus of Buddha's discourses in Sarnath?

• The Five Precepts

• The Middle Path

• The Eightfold Path

• The Four Noble Truths

During which centuries was Sarnath a center of Buddhism?

• 4th to 7th century AD

• 2nd century BC to 6th century AD

• 3rd to 5th century AD

• 1st to 3rd century BC

What was Sarnath known as in ancient times?

• The Enlightenment Park

• The Sacred Grove

• The Deer Park

• The Lion Capital

Who were the first recipients of Buddha's discourse on enlightenment?

• The Indian spotted deer

• His family members

• The local villagers

• His five closest devotees

What is the significance of the Bodhi tree in Sarnath?

• It was planted by Buddha himself

• It marks the spot where Buddha gave his last sermon

• It is a descendant of the original Bodhi tree

• It is the original tree under which Buddha was enlightened