A visit to Saravasti, near Benares, presents a remarkable opportunity to experience the site where the Buddha delivered his initial sermon, the Wheel of Dharma, after his awakening. This historic area, just a short ride from the holy city of Varanasi, offers a serene contrast to the hustle of the ghats, allowing pilgrims to meditate on the origins

Beneath the tranquil branches of a sacred fig tree in Sarnath, the Buddha delivered his first sermon. The assembly of monks and lay people eagerly listened as he taught the essential teachings of his path. The Sermon at Sarnath marked the commencement of a new era, one focused on enlightenment. It explained the Four Noble Truths, a guide for transc