槃 - tub

image of the Buddha entering nirvana

nirvana; supreme enlightenment

enlightenment leads to serenity

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)

parinirvana; final release from the cycle of karma and rebirth

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)

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

Nirvana principle

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