It was a custom among Buddhists to use canopies as a mark of respect. Since there were no statues in the early period, the 'Bodhi' (Bo-tree), Sri Pada (Holy Footprint) and the 'dharmachakra' were used ...

Dharmachakra Mudra, the logo of the Global Buddhist Summit, signifies the first turning of the Wheel of Dhamma by the Shakyamuni Buddha after attaining enlightenment. The subject matter of the ...

Varanasi: Postmaster general, Varanasi region, Col Vinod Kumar released a special cover and cancellation on Buddha Dharmachakra Pravartana Mudra on Monday. The programme was organised at the ...

Buddhist monks and nuns wear simple robes ... I sometimes eat meat, but today it's all vegetarian! The dharmachakra, also known as wheel of dharma, is widely used as the symbol of Buddhism.

Q5: What is the name of Buddha’s first sermon?Answer: The first sermon, called Dharmachakra Pravartana Sutra, explained the ...

3. Sarnath (Uttar Pradesh, India) – First Sermon After attaining enlightenment, Buddha delivered his first sermon at Sarnath, near Varanasi, setting in motion the Dharmachakra (Wheel of Dharma).