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Question
Which one of the following statement is correct?
Options
Buddha was born in Sanchi.
Buddha attained enligthenment in Lumbini.
Buddha delivered his first sermon in Bodhgaya.
Buddha attained mahaparinibbana at Kushinagar.
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Solution
Buddha attained mahaparinibbana at Kushinagar.
Explanation:
In addition to being born in Lumbini, the Buddha attained enlightenment in Bodh Gaya, preached his first sermon in Sarnath, and attained mahaparinibbana in Kushinagar.
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