Reclining Buddha
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A reclining Buddha is an image that represents Buddha lying down and is a major iconographic theme in Buddhist art. It represents the historical Buddha during his last illness, about to enter the pari
Buddha in parinirvana, Gandhara art, 2nd or 3rd century
Buddha entering nirvana, Bắc Ninh province, Vietnam, 17th century AD
Reclining Buddha of Galvihara at Polonnaruwa (Sri Lanka, 12th century)
The reclining Buddha of Zhangye
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
Reclining Buddha
…Buddha lying down and is a major iconographic theme in Buddhist art. It represents the historical Buddha during his last illness, about to enter the parinirvana. He is lying on his right side, his head resting on a cushion or relying on his right elbow, supporting his head with his hand. This pattern seems to…
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