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Mahayana Mahaparinirvana Sutra; Nirvana Sutra

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)

image of the Buddha entering nirvana

parinirvana; final release from the cycle of karma and rebirth

wind blowing on the day of the Buddhist service held on the day of Buddha's death (15th day of the 2nd month)

Buddhist service held on the day of Buddha's death (orig. 15th of the 2nd month, now 15th of the 3rd month)

last snows; snow remaining after the anniversary of Buddha's death

Kumbhanda; demon with large testicles believed to drain people of their vitality

enlightenment leads to serenity

Mahayana Mahaparinirvana Sutra; Nirvana Sutra

Nirvana principle