nirvana; supreme enlightenment; death; death of Buddha
Mahayana Mahaparinirvana Sutra; Nirvana Sutra
image of the Buddha entering nirvana
enlightenment leads to serenity
Buddhist service held on the day of Buddha's death (orig. 15th of the 2nd month, now 15th of the 3rd month)
black; color of sediment in a still pond
the death of Shakyamuni Buddha; Buddhist service held on the day of Buddha's death (orig. 15th of the 2nd month, now 15th of the 3rd month)
Mahayana Mahaparinirvana Sutra; Nirvana Sutra
wind blowing on the day of the Buddhist service held on the day of Buddha's death (15th day of the 2nd month)
last snows; snow remaining after the anniversary of Buddha's death
Buddhist service held on the day of Buddha's death (orig. 15th of the 2nd month, now 15th of the 3rd month)
parinirvana; final release from the cycle of karma and rebirth