涅 - black soil

cocaine

Mahayana Mahaparinirvana Sutra; Nirvana Sutra

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

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

black; color of sediment in a still pond

Nirvana principle

image of the Buddha entering nirvana

enlightenment leads to serenity

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)