cocaine

nirvana, supreme enlightenment, death...

black, color of sediment in a still pond

Mahayana Mahaparinirvana Sutra, Nirvana Sutra

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

image of the Buddha entering nirvana

Nirvana principle

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

enlightenment leads to serenity

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

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