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The Buddha attained nirvana at __________

A. Bodh Gaya

B. Sarnath

C. Sanchi

D. Kusinagara

Answer: Option D

Solution (By Examveda Team)

The term "nirvana" in Buddhism refers to the final liberation from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth (samsara).

Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, attained enlightenment (bodhi) under the Bodhi tree at Bodh Gaya.

After spreading his teachings for many years, he attained mahaparinirvana (final nirvana after death) at the age of 80.

This event took place in Kusinagara, which is located in present-day Uttar Pradesh, India.

Sarnath is the place where Buddha gave his first sermon (Dharmachakra Pravartana), and Sanchi is known for its Buddhist stupas but is not related to his nirvana.

Therefore, Buddha attained nirvana at Kusinagara.

Correct Answer: Option D

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Comments (8)

  1. Ankur Mohanty
    Ankur Mohanty:
    4 months ago

    Correct answer is bodh gaya, he attained Mahaparinirvana at Kushinagar

  2. Aman Brar
    Aman Brar:
    6 months ago

    Correct ans is BODH GAYA

  3. BHAGANNA TALWAR
    BHAGANNA TALWAR:
    7 months ago

    Right ans is ಕುಶಿನಗರ

  4. Karnatak Police
    Karnatak Police:
    2 years ago

    Janoday ಆಗಿದ್ದು Bodivruksha kelage (ನಿಲಾನಂಜನ್ River)
    Nirvana ಆಗಿದ್ದು uttar pradesh da gorakhpur dirst kushinagar ದಲ್ಲಿ nirvan ಆಗಿದ್ದು sir

  5. Srikanth S
    Srikanth S:
    4 years ago

    Kushinagar

  6. Sameerhussen Makandar
    Sameerhussen Makandar:
    4 years ago

    Ans is bodh gaya

  7. Sarmad Kamran
    Sarmad Kamran:
    5 years ago

    Answer is wrong.He attained Nirvana at Bodh Gaya. At Kusinagra, he attained Parinirvana or Mahaparinirvana.

  8. KIRAN M
    KIRAN M:
    5 years ago

    Buddha attained nirvana at Kushinagara Alva sir

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