This video examines a stone relief from ancient Gandhara (modern-day Pakistan and Afghanistan) dated to the 2nd century CE that once decorated a Buddhist stupa. The relief depicts the historical Buddha, Buddha Shakyamuni’s first sermon at the Deer Park at Sarnath.

The video explains why Deer Park is such an important site in the history of Buddhism. It also discusses the main teachings the Buddha presented at Deer Park, including the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. Today, this relief is in the National Museum of Asian Art in Washington D.C.

This video is perfect for anyone looking to learn more about:

• Buddhist Art

• Buddhist History

• Ancient Gandhara

• Religious Art

• Art History

• South Asian Art

CHAPTERS

0:00 Introduction to a Buddhist stupa relief from ancient Gandhara depicting Buddha at Deer Park

0:24 What is Deer Park in Sarnath and why is it important?

1:30 Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path

2:24 Looking closely at the Gandharan Deer Park scene