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	Sarnath
		King Asoka visited Sarnath in 249 BC and erected several monuments to mark his pilgrimage, notably; the Dhamek stupa, Dharmarajika stupa and the Asokan pillar surmounted by the famous Lion Capital, which is now the crest of India.
		She built a large monastery at Sarnath named Dhammacakka Jina Vihara, the ruins of which were exposed during excavations in the early 20th century.
		He established the Mahabodhi Society in Sarnath, which is located on the left of the Mulagandhakuti Vihara, which it oversees, in addition to the Mahabodhi schools, college, library and training school for monks and nuns.
	www.buddhistpilgrimage.info /sarnath.htm (2489 words)

	Sarnath - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Sarnath (formerly also Mrigadava, Rishipattana, Isipatana), located 13 kilometres from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, is the deer park where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma, and where the Buddhist Sangha was founded.
		Sarnath, from Saranganath, means "Lord of the Deer" and relates to another old Buddhist story in which the Bodhisattva is a deer and offers his life to a king instead of the doe the latter is planning to kill.
		Sarnath became a major centre of the Sammatiya school of Buddhism, one of the Nikaya or Hinayana schools.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sarnath (635 words)

	Sarnath (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Sarnath (formally Isipathana), located 13 kilometres from Varanasi, is the deer park where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma, and where the Buddhist Sangha was founded.
		Sarnath means "Lord of the Deer" and relates to another old Buddhist story in which the Buddha is a deer and offers his life to a kind instead of the doe he is planning to kill.
		Sarnath became a major centre of the Sammatiya school of Buddhism (one of the early Buddhist schools of the Shravakayana (formerly known as the hinayana).
	www.theezine.net /s/sarnath.html (555 words)

	Sarnath India, There are several Buddhist monasteries and viharas in the Sarnath area. Buddhist monks from all parts of ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Sarnath is one of the most beautiful sites in the world, marking the place where the Buddha delivered his first sermon, taught his first disciples and introduced the world to his doctrine of peace.
		Separating the wheels on the capital base are symbolic attributes which the devotee should acquire: the patient devotion of the bull, the trustworthy strength of an elephant, the fearless power of the lion, king of the jungle, matched by the swiftness of the horse.
		Sarnath lies ten kilometers north of Varanasi city which is linked by road, rail, and air to all the major town of northern India and by air to Kathmandu.
	www.4to40.com /4to40.com_non_ssl/discoverindia/places/index.asp?article=discoverindia_places_sarnath (2132 words)

	Sarnath Summary
		Sarnath (formerly also Mrigadava, Rishipattana, Isipatana), located 13 kilometres from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, is the deer park where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma, and where the Buddhist Sangha was founded.
		Sarnath, from Saranganath, means "Lord of the Deer" and relates to another old Buddhist story in which the Bodhisattva is a deer and offers his life to a king instead of the doe the latter is planning to kill.
		Sarnath became a major centre of the Sammatiya school of Buddhism, one of the Nikaya or Hinayana schools.
	www.bookrags.com /Sarnath (820 words)

	Sarnath tour,sarnath tourist attraction,sarnath travel,tourism in sarnath,buddhist center,uttar Pradesh,tourist ...
		Sarnath is located eight km from Varanasi in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
		Several Buddhist structures were built at Sarnath between the 3rd century BC and the 11th century AD and today this place has the most expansive ruins among the places related to the Buddha.
		Sarnath is a part of one of the major tourist circuits of India-the Buddhist circuit-and is linked to Bodhgaya, Rajgir, Nalanda, Kushinagar, and Lumbini.
	www.tourmyindia.com /attraction/sarnath.html (983 words)

	Sarnath
		Figures move about and have their being in a garden paradise, the flowers of which are their own bodies in fragile bloom.
		The Sarnath Buddha, belonging to the fifth century, is the supreme masterpiece of the Sarnath school.
		The imperturbable poise of this sculptured figure, its almost ethereal delicacy and spirituality, the youthful pliancy of the body, the balance and harmony of its contours, including its radiant halo, the sublime serenity, lift it to the highest level of subtlety.
	www.exoticindiaart.com /read/sarnath.htm (436 words)

	Holy Sites of Buddhism: Sarnath - The First Teachings
		fter attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya the Buddha went to Sarnath; and it was here that he preached his first discourse in the deer park to set in motion the 'Wheel of the Dharma'.
		Sarnath became a forest of debris below which the historical ruins remained buried.
		Colonel Cunningham bore a shaft from the top centre of the stupa and discovered a stone tablet on which an inscription is written with the word Dhamekha, and mentions that this is the spot where the Buddha delivered his first sermon.
	www.buddhanet.net /e-learning/buddhistworld/sarnath.htm (622 words)

	Archaeological, Sarnath
		Sarnath renowned for ancient remains of Bhuddhist stupas, monasteries and temples, is situated at a distance of 6 kms.
		The mordern name Sarnath seems to be a contraction of Saranganath (Lord of deer) still borne by the Lord Shiva enshrined in a temple nearby.
		Sarnath is situated some four miles north of Benares, not far from the high road to Ghazipur..
	varanasi.nic.in /history/ams1.html (3993 words)

	Sarnath Travel, Tour Packages, Tours, Hotels, Holidays Or Vacation In Sarnath
		Sarnath, also know as Mrigadava (deer park), situated 10 kms north east of Varanasi, is one of the holiest places of the Buddhists.
		There are a number of twentieth century Buddhist temples in Sarnath, built and maintained by monks from Tibet, China and Japan, but the main attraction is the Deer Park with its ruins of several monuments.
		Several Buddhist structures were built at Sarnath between the 3rd century BC and the 11th century AD and today this place has the most expansive ruins among the places related to the Buddha.
	us.makemytrip.com /destination/sarnath/sarnath.htm (606 words)

	Sarnath (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Sarnath is directly connected by Varanasi - Gorakhpur Exp. 0549/0550 and Varanasi - Bhatni - Varanasi Exp. 0551/0552.
		Sarnath, 10- km from Varanasi, is well connected by road to other destinations of the state.
		The ancient Mulagandha Kuti Temple is among the brick ruins of Sarnath.
	www.up-tourism.com /destination/sarnath/access.htm (256 words)

	esamskriti--Photographs-Sarnath
		The Deer Park at Sarnath is where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon to five of his disciples after his enlightenment at Bodh Gaya.
		Sarnath is one of the richest in antiquities dating from the 3rd century B.C. to the 11th century A.D. Realizing the sanctity of the place Emperor Asoka built some of the finest monuments here.
		It is represented by a seated Buddha with the fingers of the two hands held in front of the body in a special position.
	www.esamskriti.com /html/new_photo.asp?subcatid=137 (162 words)

	Bodh Gaya Retreats
		One arrives in Sarnath, usually from Varanasi, holiest city of all Indian and an extraordinary melee of pilgrims from every part of India, street vendors, beggars and surely the highest population density of rickshaw wallahs of any Indian city.
		Sarnath itself is very small and one can easily get around the village on one’s own two feet or simply rent a bicycle for 20 rupees per day.
		Accommodation in Sarnath is mostly basic, at the Maha Bodhi society’s Dharamsala or Pilgrim’s Lodge, the Jain Guest House, the Burmese Vihara, the Chinese Monastery or Tourist Bungalow.
	www.bodhgayaretreats.org /sarnath.htm (600 words)

	Sarnath, Sarnath Temple, Sarnath Lion Capital
		The Emperor Ashoka erected magnificent stupas and structures in Sarnath.
		Sarnath is one of the most holy sites that attracts the people from all over the world.
		The main tourist attractions in Sarnath are the Stupas, excavated ruins of monasteries, Ashoka Pillar, Deer Park, where the Buddha delivered his first sermon, Dhamekh Stupa, Bodhi tree, Moolgandha Kuti Vihara and Archaeology Museum.
	www.indovacations.net /english/Sarnath_Varanasi.htm (607 words)

	Sarnath - TheBestLinks.com - Ashoka, Gautama Buddha, Bodhisattva, Dharma, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Sarnath - TheBestLinks.com - Ashoka, Gautama Buddha, Bodhisattva, Dharma,...
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		Sarnath means "Lord of the Deer" and relates to another old Buddhist story in which the Bodhisattva is a deer and offers his life to a king instead of the doe he is planning to kill.
	www.thebestlinks.com /Sarnath.html (621 words)

	Archie Comics' TMNT Adventures #50 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Sarnath attempts to draw Don's attention away from the Stone, but Donatello punches his friend and states that he has no interest in Sarnath's "dog" as he's far too occupied being "one with the universe".
		Sarnath manages to distract Don by getting him to focus on the peril that his brothers are in, and uses the opportunity to wrest the Turnstone from the Turtle's grasp.
		Sarnath states that "this must end" and a huge projection of the alien is seen in space, surrounding the Black Hole.
	www.ninjaturtles.com /comics/archie/50/50.htm (468 words)

	ebuddhaindia.com -sarnath deer park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The Sarnath Museum houses some of the greatest treasures of Indian Buddhist art and should not be missed.
		The main places to stay in Sarnath are the basic but adequate Mahabodhi Society next to the archaeological park or the Thai temple just down from the museum.
		During your stay in Sarnath I recommend you go into Varanasi on at least two or three occasions, it is one of the most fascinating cities in India.
	www.ebudhaindia.com /places/sarnath.htm (402 words)

	The Doom That Came to Sarnath
		As the men of Sarnath beheld more of the beings of lb their hate grew, and it was not less because they found the beings weak, and soft as jelly to the touch of stones and arrows.
		Betwixt Sarnath and the city of Flarnek arose a caravan route, and the precious metals from the earth were exchanged for other metals and rare cloths and jewels and books and tools for artificers and all things of luxury that are known to the people who dwell along the winding river Ai and beyond.
		And the gates of Sarnath were as many as the landward ends of the streets, each of bronze, and flanked by the figures of lions and elephants carven from some stone no longer known among men.
	www.woodenhorsebooks.com /doom-sarnath.html (2558 words)

	Sarnath
		Buddhist worldwide look upon India as the land of the Buddha and a visit to this country means a pilgrimage to those place sacred to the memory of the Enlightened one.
		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.
	www.spiritualjourneys.net /Venues/sarnath.htm (352 words)

	Sarnath (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Sarnath is the shorter form of "Sarang Nath" where by sarang one means Deer and Nath means Lord.
		It was in the Deer park at Sarnath, 10 kms from Varanasi, that Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon.
		It was at Sarnath that he set forth, for the first time, the Wheel of Law.
	travelindiainfo.com /Mansfield/Sarnath.htm (149 words)

	Vajravidya Institue
		Sarnath is where the Lord Buddha first turned the wheel of the dharma for sentient beings.
		There is a college in Sarnath for full-time higher Buddhist studies known as the Root Institute funded by the Indian government.
		Sarnath is close to Varanasi Airport with direct flights daily from kathmandu and Delhi and it is near major bus and train routs.
	www.rinpoche.com /sarnath.html (776 words)

	Pilgrimage - Sarnath (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		SARNATH is the location where the Buddha first turned the Wheel of Dharma at the Deer Park.
		Sarnath's landscape is fairly flat, dotted with beautiful trees.
		After Bodhgaya, Sarnath is the second hub of Buddhist activity in India.
	www.padmasambhava.org /pbc/pilgrimage/sarnath/sarnath.php (164 words)

	Visit Lord Budha - Sarnath
		Sarnath is located at 10 Kms from Varanasi where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon to the five holy men; preaching the middleway to final 'NIRVANA’.It is the place where Buddha delivered his first sermon.
		Sarnath is 9.6 km by road from Varanasi, and is linked by a regular bus service.
		Sarnath acts as a wonderful resource for people daily to explore with others their experiences and understanding.
	www.visitlordbuddha.com /cities/sarnath.htm (1332 words)

	Sarnath travel guide - Wikitravel
		Sarnath is the site of the deer park where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma and also where the original Sangha was formed.
		Varanasi Airport (IATA: VNS) is 24kms from Sarnath and is the nearest airport.
		From Varanasi, Sarnath is easily reached by taxi or auto rickshaw, but is too far to use a cycle rickshaw.
	www.wikitravel.org /en/Sarnath (483 words)

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