What is the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta?
It is a Buddhist scripture considered the record of Gautama Buddha's first sermon, given in a deer park at Sarnath.
Questions about Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who heard the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta?
Five former ascetic companions of the Buddha: Kondañña, Assaji, Bhaddiya, Vappa, and Mahānāma.
What does 'Dhammacakkappavattana' mean?
Dhamma/dharma means teaching or truth, cakka/cakra means wheel, and pavattana means turning or setting in motion.
Do scholars think the sutta records the Buddha's exact words?
No; several scholars argue elements like the Four Noble Truths and twelve insights were added later.