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Buddha's First Sermon at Sarnath, 2nd century, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara), Gray schist, H. 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm); W. 12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm); D. 2 in. (5.1 cm), Sculpture, The Buddha is shown teaching the first sermon to five ascetics who become monks; in this way, he establishes the monastic order. The Buddha reaches down to set in motion the wheel of the law—a well-established symbol of Buddhist teaching, or dharma.

Buddha's First Sermon at Sarnath, 2nd century, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara), Gray schist, H. 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm); W. 12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm); D. 2 in. (5.1 cm), Sculpture, The Buddha is shown teaching the first sermon to five ascetics who become monks; in this way, he establishes the monastic order. The Buddha reaches down to set in motion the wheel of the law—a well-established symbol of Buddhist teaching, or dharma.
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Buddha's First Sermon at Sarnath, 2nd century, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara), Gray schist, H. 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm); W. 12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm); D. 2 in. (5.1 cm), Sculpture, The Buddha is shown teaching the first sermon to five ascetics who become monks; in this way, he establishes the monastic order. The Buddha reaches down to set in motion the wheel of the law—a well-established symbol of Buddhist teaching, or dharma
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38.1 x 38.1 cm | 15.0 x 15.0 in (300 dpi)