Panorama of the Gayasisa Stupa and surrounding hills at Brahmayoni, where the historical Buddha preached the Fire Sermon, Bihar, India

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Mentioned in the Mahabharata and Buddhist records, Brahmayoni is a sacred hill near Gaya city in Bihar, India. Previously known as Gayasisa, it is an important Buddhist pilgrimage site as Shakyamuni Buddha preached the Fire Sermon (Adittapariyaya Sutta) there to a thousand former fire-worshipping ascetics, who all became enlightened while listening to the discourse.

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Location: Bihar, India
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