Dhamekh Stupa, Sarnath

Dhamekh stupa, Sarnath, outside Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (India). This stupa, reportedly built in the time of Emperor Ashoka, marks the place the Buddha preached his first sermon in the Sarnath Deer Park. There are still deer, but they're behind a fence. This stupa is the most impressive of what was a vast monastery/temple complex before Muslim (Turkish, I think) invaders destroyed it.

It was re-discovered by the British and has undergone some restoration since the 1800s. This video was taken during a visit by the Dalai Lama to the area.

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[sirensongsindia]

You're welcome! it's nice to receive positive comments...;-)

[gimbutas1]

Has anyone attempted a recreation of what the stupa originally looked like ?

[souleater1994122]

I am from Sarnath, my grandma sells candle behind the fence. anyone remembers it?

[qaseem65]

Nice historical place,especially helpful for the students of 'History & other Educational purpose.I had agood time here with my friends Khaleeq & Saleem Bhai in 1992.Thanx 4 adding it here.Regards

[isharak]

Lord Buddha "The Awakened One", one who is awakened to Reality, who understands true nature of the mind, the world, and all sentient beings.

[incufish23]

Hey great video! I love these quiet ones from the great pilgrimage sites it's like being there. It must have been an incredible event with HH there and Sarnath its self the stupa is so big and has always had a mysterious air to me maybe its shape, or the carvings but I think most importantly the incredible and Blessed event that took place. I hope you had a wonderful time.

[bf2019]

Namo Buddhaya

Namo Gurubye

The real Guru

Thanks so much for this

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