City where Buddha gave his first sermon

Sarinath, India (location 39) After the Buddha attained enlightenment in Bodh Gaya he came to Sarnath. Here in the Deer Park, he delivered his first sermon, or in religious language, set in motion the Wheel of Law (Maha-Dharmachakra Pravartan). The Emperor Ashoka (c 304 - 232 BC), who spread the Buddha's message of love and compassion throughout his vast empire, visited Sarnath around 234 BC, and erected a stupa here. Several Buddhist structures were raised at Sarnath between the 3rd century BC and the 11th century AD, and today it presents the most expansive ruins amongst places on the Buddhist trail. Sarnath is 10 km from the holy city of Varanasi, and is an exceedingly tranquil place. The ruins, the museum and temple are all within walking distance. There are four geographically important places in the life of Buddha: Where he was born ( Lumbini, Nepal), where he gained enlightenment ( Bodh Gaya, India), where he gave his first sermon ( Sarnath, India) and where he left his mortal body ( Kushinager, India).