The Bahuśrutīya was one of the early Buddhist schools, according to early sources such as Vasumitra, the Śāriputraparipṛcchā, and other sources, and was a sub-group which emerged from the Mahāsāṃghika
Cave temple associated with the Mahāsāṃghika sect. Ajaṇṭā Caves, Mahārāṣtra, India.
In Buddhism, parinirvana describes the state entered after death by someone who has attained nirvana during their lifetime. It implies a release from samsara, karma and rebirth as well as the dissolut
The death of the Buddha (Gautama Buddha), or Mahaparinirvana. Gandhara, 2–3rd century
Buddha attaining Parinirvana – Depicted in Cave 26 of Ajanta Caves – India
Attendants to the Parinirvana, Gandhara, Victoria and Albert museum
Buddha's parinirvana (death of Sakyamuni), Kamakura period, 13th century, wood. Tokyo National Museum