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What is the name of the preaching mudra of gesture, in which the Buddha is depicted delivering his first sermon, In the Gandhara Sculptures?

A. Abhaya

B. Dhyana

C. Dharmachakra

D. Bhumisparsha

Answer: Option C

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Dharmachakra mudra is one of such interesting and unique hand gestures used in Buddha statues which means the wheel of Dharma in Buddhism. The Dharmachakra mudra is also known as gesture of Teaching of the Wheel of Dharma. This gesture depicts one of the most important moment in Buddha's life as he performed the Dharmachakra mudra in his first sermon in Sarnath after he attained enlightenment.

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