Sarnath

[ sahr-naht ]

noun

1. an ancient Buddhist pilgrimage center in N India, near Varanasi: Buddha's first sermon preached here; many ancient Buddhist monuments.

Example Sentences

At Sarnath Buddha built a great temple and founded a school from which his disciples spread to all parts of India.

From Project Gutenberg

The spot where he first unfolded his doctrine was a grove at a place now called Sarnath, about four miles from the present city.

From Project Gutenberg