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Parinirvana
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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
The death of the Buddha (Gautama Buddha), or Mahaparinirvana. Gandhara, 2–3rd century
Buddha attaining Parinirvana – Depicted in Cave 26 of Ajanta Caves – India
Buddha attaining Parinirvana – Depicted in Cave 26 of Ajanta Caves – India
Attendants to the Parinirvana, Gandhara, Victoria and Albert museum
Attendants to the Parinirvana, Gandhara, Victoria and Albert museum
Buddha's parinirvana (death of Sakyamuni), Kamakura period, 13th century, wood. Tokyo National Museum
Buddha's parinirvana (death of Sakyamuni), Kamakura period, 13th century, wood. Tokyo National Museum
Rampurva capitals
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The Rampurva capitals are the capitals of a pair of Ashoka Pillars discovered in c. 1876 by A. C. L. Carlleyle. The archaeological site is called Rampurva, and is located in the West Champaran distric
Original bull capital of Rampurva, one of the Pillars of Ashoka, now located in the Presidential Palace of Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. 3rd century BCE.
Original bull capital of Rampurva, one of the Pillars of Ashoka, now located in the Presidential Palace of Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. 3rd century
Rampurva edicts on the lion pillar.
Rampurva edicts on the lion pillar.
Rampurva pillar excavation 1877.
Rampurva pillar excavation 1877.
Rampurva lion excavation in 1907.
Rampurva lion excavation in 1907.