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The Buddha attained nirvana at __________

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Correct Answer: Option D
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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Ankur Mohanty
Ankur Mohanty 1 year ago
Correct answer is bodh gaya, he attained Mahaparinirvana at Kushinagar
Aman Brar
Aman Brar 2 years ago
Correct ans is BODH GAYA
BHAGANNA TALWAR
BHAGANNA TALWAR 2 years ago
Right ans is ಕುಶಿನಗರ
Karnatak Police
Karnatak Police 3 years ago
Janoday ಆಗಿದ್ದು Bodivruksha kelage (ನಿಲಾನಂಜನ್ River)
Nirvana ಆಗಿದ್ದು uttar pradesh da gorakhpur dirst kushinagar ದಲ್ಲಿ nirvan ಆಗಿದ್ದು sir
Srikanth S
Srikanth S 5 years ago
Kushinagar
Sameerhussen Makandar
Sameerhussen Makandar 5 years ago
Ans is bodh gaya
Sarmad Kamran
Sarmad Kamran 6 years ago
Answer is wrong.He attained Nirvana at Bodh Gaya. At Kusinagra, he attained Parinirvana or Mahaparinirvana.
KIRAN M
KIRAN M 6 years ago
Buddha attained nirvana at Kushinagara Alva sir